Friends of the Fairview Heights Public Library are residents of Fairview Heights who are convinced of the importance of a well equipped, well staffed and up to date library.

Friends believe in the value of reading and the importance of the availability of information and materials to people of all ages.

Friends aid in developing public knowledge of the library and in making its resources and joys better known to the community at large.

Thanks to the Friends, the Library has been able to purchase furniture, equipment, library materials, computers and databases.  The Friends also underwrite the children's Summer Reading programs.

Friends of the Library Meetings

The Friends meet four times a year, the 4th Friday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 pm in the Board Room, lower level.  All meetings are open to the public and the Friends welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about their organization.  Interested in joining the Friends of the Library?  Print and submit the Friends of the Library Application.

Book Sales

The Friends of the library operate two comprehensive book sales every year.  One in the Spring and one in the Fall.  As well, a sale table is set up in the library for ongoing sales of materials.  Information about our current book sale is listed below:

Book Sale

February 23-25

Thursday ~ 6-9 pm ~ Entrance Fee $5.00

Friday ~ 10am -5pm

Saturday ~ 10am-2pm ~ $4 Bag Sale

The library will accept materials in good condition until February 11, 2012.  For more information on donated materials, please visit our Supporting Your Library link.

Book Sorting and Sale Set Up Schedule

Book Sorting

Wed. Feb. 1  6-8 PM                                                                    

Wed. Feb. 8 10-Noon

Book Sale Set Up

10 AM - 1 PM

Wed. Feb 15

Thur and Fri.  Feb. 16, 17

Mon. and Tue. Feb 20, 21

Wed.  Feb 22 (If Needed)

Tuesday Evening Book Club

The Friends organize a book club that meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00p.m. in the Board Room located on the lower level.  They do not meet in November or December.  Listed below are the current reading selections for the next few months.  Anyone is welcome to participate in the discussion.

Feb 21           Sojourner Truth: a life, a symbol by Nell Irvin Painter

Mar 20           The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean

Apr 17            Death Comes to the Archbishop by Willa Cather

May 15           A Singular Woman: the untold story of Barack Obama's Mother by Janny Scott