Volunteers with a purpose
Friends of Elkhart Public Library, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, operates for charitable and educational purposes. The Friends oversee the sales of used library books, take on special events and projects, and provide funding for unique initiatives beyond the library’s tax-supported operating budget.
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Saturday Book Sales
- Next sale: Saturday, Dec. 1
- Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – special hours for Winterfest
- Location: Lower level downtown
Monthly specials are listed on the Friends’ Facebook page. Generally, all varieties of books are represented, with CDs, audiobooks, DVDs and more on sale as those items become available.
Select books and other materials may be purchased from designated bookcases at each library location during regular business hours. For more information, please ask at the checkout desk.
Upcoming Meetings
The Friends generally meet monthly on the lower level of the downtown location at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Upcoming dates are:
- Nov. 28 (rescheduled due to Thanksgiving holiday)
Current elected officers are:
- President – Ken Clayborn
- Vice President – Libby Eisele
- Secretary – Teryl Yoder
- Treasurer – Gayle Windsor
- Nominating Committee chair – Jim Todd