There are many ways to show your support for the Town and Country Public Library including monetary support, sponsorship, and volunteering. Look below for a list of ways to support the Library.
Advocate
The easiest way to support the Library is to advocate for it:
Talk it up! Let everyone know about the wonderful Town and Country Public Library.
Visit the Library! Stop by to check out materials or attend a program.
Run for the Library Board! By being a part of the Board of Trustees, you help shape the future of the Library as well as the Elburn community.
Donating to the Library
Donations in the form of cash, in-kind, or materials are always welcome and appreciated.
- Monetary donations are accepted for memorial books, naming opportunities, and general fund support from bequests, trust or planned giving can also be arranged.
- Historical materials pertaining to the history and development of Elburn and the surrounding area are accepted. Examples of accepted material include: documents, maps, photographs, and other printed material.
- In-kind donations are always welcome for our fundraisers.
Material Donations
The Library welcomes donations of books, games, puzzles and DVDs provided they comply with the Library Materials Selection Policy and are needed. Donations are accepted Tuesdays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Or by appointment.
Donation limit of 4 grocery size bags or boxes.
Donors must transport donations into the library without staff assistance.
All materials must be in good, sellable condition.
The following materials will NOT be accepted:
- Non-fiction books more than 10 years old
- CDs
- VHS tapes
- Magazines or periodicals
- Mass market paperback books
- Medical books
- Encyclopedias
- Condensed Readers’ Digest
- Textbooks
- Items with any odor (mold, mildew, smoke, musty, etc.)
- Items with water damage and/or visible mold or mildew
Join the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Town & Country Public Library is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization of volunteers who support the Library. All proceeds benefit the Library. For more information, contact the Library at (630) 365-2244 or visit www.elburnfriends.org
Partnering with the Library
Local organizations are invited to partner with the Library for special initiatives. Whether it’s encouraging your staff to volunteer to tutor young students or helping adults to learn English as a second language, there are many wonderful opportunities for your organization to give back.
