FRIENDS OF THE ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Friends of Rockford Public Library is a non-profit community organization dedicated to supporting the Library and its programs. We promote public involvement and raise money through our bookstores and through our annual book sales.
Anyone can join the Friends of Rockford Public Library. The Friends are community-minded people who wish to offer practical support to advance the Library’s mission.
What We Do
We Need More Friends!
To learn more about Becoming a Friend, volunteering or upcoming book sales and events, contact Pam Dunlap, Marketing Assistant, at (815) 965-7606 x610.
Friends Membership
The Friends support the Library in a variety of ways. Some members support simply by paying their annual dues, while others become more involved by volunteering their time. However they choose to participate, they’re a valuable part of our Friends team. Consider becoming a member today!
One-Year Membership Benefits Include:
Membership Levels and Fees
Memberships are renewed annually.
| Bestseller | $250 or More |
| Pacesetter | $100 – $249 |
| Bookworm | $50 – $99 |
| Book Lover | $25 – $49 |
| Scholar | $10 |
| Reader | $5 |
BOOK STORES
The Friends Library stores, located in the Main Library and the East branch, are a great find for book lovers who also like to shop. Our shops are stocked with an abundance of carefully selected, quality used books, movies, music, magazines, greeting cards, and occasionally games, puzzles and artwork.
The Friends shops feature an outstanding collection of affordable books, including our famous $0.25 paperback racks. The literature section contains popular fiction, classics, and children’s books. In addition, we have many trade paperbacks and hard-bound volumes as well as audiobooks and collectibles. Our non-fiction sections include topics on gardening, cooking, art, history, biography, travel and current events.
In addition to used books, the Friends stores offer a delightful selection of greeting cards, tote bags, CDs and DVDs, calendars, and records. We also have “online” books which are priced at 50% or lower than their current online price.
Main Library
215 N. Wyman Street
Rockford, IL 61101
BOOK STORE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 3PM
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
PHONE
Phone: 815-965-7606
East Branch
6685 East State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
BOOK STORE HOURS
Mon – Sat: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
PHONE
Phone: 966-2788
DO YOU HAVE MATERIALS TO DONATE?
Donations of books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs are accepted at all library locations during library hours. For assistance with large donations, call 815-966-2721.
FRIENDS OF RPL BOARD
Board Members
| Reid Ferguson | President |
| Timm Kofoed | Vice President |
| Mary McCarty | Sorting Area Manager |
| Marie Phillips | Treasurer |
| Jean Giesen | Membership / Newsletter Chairman / East Branch Book Shop Manager |
| Peg Hershberger | Scholarship Committee Chairman |
| Tom Taillac | Main Library Book Shop Manager |
| Randall Newhart | Better World Books |
| Margaret “Peg” Hershberger | Scholarship/Outreach Chair |
| Members at Large | |
| Julie Kosinski | |
| Janis Long |
RPL Liaison
| Bridget Finn | 815-987-6609 |
