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Check out our monthly Bag of Books Giveaway! Register each month to receive a bag of books.
Details here.


Books, people, events, and more …
You’ll find a world of friends when you’re a part of
Friends of the Edgewater Library.


Upcoming Friends’ Events

December 2024

No Member Meeting and No Virtual The No Book Club In December.

Warm Holidays Wishes & Happy New Year!

2025 Events

January 2025

10 | Friday, 10-11 a.m. | TheNo Book Club | In person | Edgewater Branch Library | Betty A. Barclay Community Room, 2nd Floor | No registration needed

25 | Saturday, 10-11:00 a.m. | Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 a.m. | January Members’ Meeting | In person, weather permitting | Edgewater Branch Library, Betty A. Barclay Community Room, 2nd Floor | Feel free to bring breakfast snacks to share with your fellow members and guests.

27 | Monday, 1-2 p..m. | The No Book Club | Virtual Meeting | Register Now

Kudos

Congratulations to our Community Partner Women & Children First on being named the first recipient of the Great Lakes Bookstore of the Year Award by the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association. 

Voter Information

The League of Women Voter has posted their Illinois Voter Guide. This non-partisan guide will give you all the information you need to exercise your right to vote.

Quick Hits

  • Got a question? See our FAQs.

  • Want to be a member? Find out more and join us.

  • Looking for something interesting to watch? Check out our video gallery.

  • Want more resources or information on a recent program, see the video gallery or our Frendz blog or search on the subject or program name.

  • Want to support us through event sponsorship or as a community partner? Learn more about sponsorship and community partnership opportunities.

  • Looking to have some fun with others by working on a committee? See our committee descriptions.

Check out these virtual events on the CPL website. The Edgewater Branch Library is now open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m.

Friends At A Glance

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Mission: Let’s Partner

Our mission is to partner with and advocate for the Edgewater Branch Library. To respond to our community’s library needs. To educate and engage the community in using and enjoying all our library’s resources.  

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Support: Let’s Get Involved

Be a member or be a friend. Join Friends of the Edgewater Library with an annual or lifetime membership. Get involved as sponsor. Volunteer for our Book Sale, or just show up! By being a friend, you make new friends.

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Events: Let’s Get Together

Meet your neighbors. Listen to an author. Share your reading experiences. Explore a new literary genre. Donate your used books. Meet an historical character. Make new friends. Discuss a community issue. Hover over the shaded dates on our Friends’ Calendar above to see what’s happening; be sure to click on the event name to see complete details about each event.