Community Corner
Friends Donate $8,000 to Library Programming
The Friends of the Orland Park Public Library Present a Check to the Library for $8,000.
The Orland Park Public Library is pleased to announce that the Friends of the Orland Park Public Library have generously donated $8,000 to support library programming for all ages. The gift was presented on Saturday, Dec. 6, and will directly enhance the library’s ability to offer high-quality events, classes, and experiences to the community.
“We are deeply grateful for the Friends’ ongoing partnership and their incredible commitment to enriching what the library can provide,” said Assistant Library Director Anthony Andros. “Their support allows us to continually expand programming that educates, inspires, and brings people
together.”
The Friends of the Orland Park Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging public interest in the library and providing financial support for programs and cultural
activities. In addition to fundraising efforts, the Friends sponsor Recycled Reads, an ever-changing selection of gently-used books available for purchase on the library’s first floor. Proceeds from Recycled Reads directly support adult, teen, and youth programming.
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Community members are invited to support the Friends by becoming a member. Annual memberships begin at $5 for “Friend” level, $10 for “Good Friend,” and $25 and above for “Best Friend” levels. Membership forms are available at the library and through the downloadable “Friends Membership Information” PDF on the library website.
The Friends also welcome volunteers and gently-used book donations, as well as DVDs, and Blu-rays. Donations may be placed in the library’s 24/7 drop chute labeled BOOK DONATIONS ONLY. Receipts for tax purposes are available during open hours.
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The Friends’ Board of Directors includes President Pattie Goble, Vice President Eileen Yates, Treasurer Melissa Panio-Petersen, Secretary Diane Gallagher, and Board Members Michael Bisberg and Shirley Haiduk.
For questions or membership inquiries, please contact Assistant Library Director Anthony Andros at
aandros@orlandparklibrary.org.
About the Friends of the Orland Park Public Library
The Friends of the Orland Park Public Library is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the library’s services and resources for the benefit of the community. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
About Orland Park Public Library
Orland Park Public Library (OPPL) is a vibrant community hub offering a wide range of resources, programs, and services to inspire, inform, and empower patrons. Committed to fostering a love for learning and reading. OPPL provides a welcoming space for individuals of all ages to explore, discover, and connect.
