The Friends are Lemont residents
who believe that the Lemont Public Library is
a wonderful community resource.
The Friends believe in the value
of books and reading for all people of all ages.
The Friends believe that the
library is a book and information center.
The Friends believe that the
library should be the place where the public has
access to books, periodicals, computers, videos,
DVD's, CD's, art and more.
The Friends believe that although
the Library receives tax dollars, there are programs
and projects that could be added and supplemented
with financial help from the Friends
What
We Stand For
Our Mission is
to further an enthusiastic partnership between
the Lemont Library and the Lemont Community.
Our Purpose is to focus public
attention in a positive manner on library services,
facilities and needs, to help promote the use
and enjoyment of the library, to develop supplemental
funding for the library and to actively support
the library.
It's Good to Have Friends
The Friends donate $1,500 to the Children's Summer Reading Program each year.
They have donated funds to purchase such items as a printer for the public's use, paperback book display racks, book repair equipment for the staff, and plantings for the outside of the Library.
They donated $2,000 to the Library to sponsor the Tutor.com program enabling all Lemont students with Lemont Library cards in 4th through 12th grades to have access to a live tutor through their home internet connection.
The Friends donated $1,000 for the Portable Heart Defibulator housed at the Library.
They sponsor a yearly $500 scholarship to a High School Senior living in Lemont.
The Friends provide paperback books to borrow at the Lemont Train Station.
The Friends provide manpower to the Library staff whenever asked.
They provde volunteers to deliver books to the homebound of the community.
The major fundraiser of the organization is the Spring and Fall Used Book Sale, held in the meeting room of the library. More workers and used books are always needed.
Spring 2010 Used Book Sale: April 22 - 25, 2010
Library Meeting Room during regular library hours.
