Friends of the St. Charles Public Library is an adult group that helps the Library by raising funds to support special programs for patrons of all ages and to purchase equipment that is beyond the Library's regular budget.

What have Friends donated to the Library?

• Saltwater aquarium in Youth Services
• Archival display cabinet in Carnegie Community Room
• Book drops
• Reference books
• Computer equipment
• Assistive listening system in Meeting Room

What do Friends do?

• Conduct semiannual used book sales(Spring and Fall)
• Maintain permanent book sale shelf in Library lobby
• Support Library programs
• Support Junior Friends

What are the Friends' fundraisers?

• Semiannual used book sales (Spring and Fall)
• Amazon.com link for purchases
• Pizza Hut "Fun"draiser nights

How can you become a Friend?

• Ask for an application form at the Circulation Desk in Adult Services
• Call Merilee Curtis 630-584-0076. ext. 240, or e-mail her.

Junior Friends are middle school students in grades 6 - 8 who volunteer their time in the Youth Services Department.

• Junior Friends shelve books, help with programs, and do some "behind the scenes" jobs.
• Applications to join Junior Friends are available at the Information Center in Youth Services.
• For more information, contact Michele Collette 630-584-9390 or email her.