Friends of the Library, Highland Park Public Library, Highland Park, Illinois

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Used books and more!	The Book Nook is open during the following hours: Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Depending on the popularity of the Book Nook, the Friends may extend the hours.
	In addition to weekly hours, the Book Nook is holding a spring used book sale. The Book Sale offers bargains on hundreds of books. Click here for upcoming sale information (schedule subject to change)

The Book Nook, Highland Park Public Library's on-premises used bookstore, opened its doors for business on Saturday, April 26th, 2003. The Book Nook sells used and new books, videotapes, DVDs, cassette tapes, books on tape, and comic books in good condition, all at very low prices. The store is operated by the Friends of the Highland Park Public Library, and proceeds benefit the Library.

The Library is accepting donations of new and used books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, and comic books (in good condition). Please bring your donations to the check-out desk during regular Library hours. Donated items may qualify for tax deductions, and upon request you will receive receipts for tax purposes.

The Friends invite volunteers to participate in sorting used and new books and recordings, stocking the store shelves, and selling the books and recordings during store hours. Please call Necia Apfel 847-432-0216, ext. 131, Book Nook coordinator. We will work around your schedule!

Book Nook Used Book Sale

Stock up on great reading with bargains on hundreds of books, dvds, and cds!
Find gently used books starting at 25¢. Books are great gifts!

Wednesday November 12	Preview Night* 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, November 13 Friday, November 14	9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, November 15	9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Bargain Sale on Saturday afternoon (1:00 pm-4:30 pm)

(All proceeds benefit the Highland Park Public Library.)

*$15 donation at the door or free admittance to Friends of the Library members.

Volunteers needed for set-up and take down at book sales. Call 847-432-0216, ext. 131

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Join the Friends

The Friends are dedicated to supporting the Library and its cultural role in the community. Using funds collected through your membership donations, the Friends publish the Laurels (newsletter), purchase needed equipment and materials, and sponsor lectures and special events for the community.

You can become a member of the Friends and participate in supporting our Library by sending your membership donation today.

Click here for a membership form.

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Friends' Gifts to the Library

Portable sound system
Book baskets for patron use
Water Bottles for new library card applicants
Digital camera
Plastic bags for patrons
Display shelving for AV room
Laurels, newsletter mailed to each home in Highland Park four times a year
Programs of special interest, including Family Fest
Support for publication of Books That Matter: A List for the Millennium
PCs for hands-on use during Internet training sessions
Start-up circulating CD-ROM collection for children
Start-up circulating DVD collection of films (in process)
Map and Directory mounted in main lobby
Audio-visual system for Auditorium
Children's carpet for storytimes
PC's with CD ROM Disk drives for reference use
Laser printer for Adult Services
Slide projector, with audio capability
Overhead projector for Library programs
Computer projection unit for Library training programs
Compact TV/VCR for AV room
Macintosh computer for children
Framed children's posters for the Meeting Room
Multi-media CD ROM workstation for children
Start-up CD ROM software collection for children
Color printers (attached to computers) for children
Display book "cubbie" for Storytimes in the Meeting Room
Lego table and Duplo block set for the Inger Boye Children's Room
Power Macintosh for Youth Services graphics/publishing
Slide projector for Library programs
Bead maze table for Children's Room
Business collection of spoken word and video titles
Wood display shelving to display Internet and other computer titles
Lincoln exhibit programs
Books on tape
Initial DVD collection
Improved lighting for New Books Collection and Auditorium

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Friends Board of Directors

Necia Apfel, President
Carol Porwancher, Vice President
Joan Groner, Recording Secretary
Ernie Nathan, Treasurer
Sue Sickle, Corresponding Secretary

Liaison - Library Board of Trustees
Barbara Smith

Jane Conway, Executive Director

Gloria Abbey
Fred Allen
Judy Baron
Sharon Belloff
Leah Benjamin
Leonard Cobey
Sue Cohen
Phyllis Dubin
Jay Frankel
Dave Freedman
Sylvia Goldman
Faye Grossman
Ellyn Hoffman
Selena Pestine
Harold Rafson
Beverly Shapiro
Betty Stuart
Lila Trotsky
Toni Warshell
Fran Zionts

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