January Temporary Closure Update

Palatine Library has resumed Curbside Pickup at all locations. If you have received notification that your holds are ready, you can make an appointment to come pick them up. See palatinelibrary.org/TemporaryClosure for full details.

Friends of the Library

Donations

The Friends are NOT currently accepting donations. Check this page for updates.

Membership

Membership costs $10.00. Applications are available at the Main Library Welcome Desk. 

Members have free admission to all book sales. They also receive The Friendly Leaf, the Friends newsletter about upcoming events, projects, and announcements.

About the Friends

The Friends have been a library affiliate for more than 60 years. They provide furnishings, materials, and equipment through fundraising events like used book sales. 

The Friends sponsor the Summer Reading and Winter Reading programs. Their contributions have totaled nearly a quarter of a million dollars to the Library District in the last decade.

Call us with any questions: 847-907-3600 x149

Upcoming Book Sales

Sale Guidelines

Fridays

  • Friends members – No charge
  • Non-members – $5 admission

Saturdays

  • Free admission

Sundays

  • Free admission
  • Bargain day. All items are half price.

No electronic devices allowed. No strollers allowed in the sale rooms. Books set aside must be purchased.