FRIENDS OF THE EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY

  • Join the Friends!
  • Meetings & Minutes
  • Quarter Auction
  • Annual Book Sale
  • Bus Trip
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​The purpose of the Friends of the Eureka Public Library is to assist the library with general advocacy and to raise funds for specific, short-term projects. The Friends group hosts book sales, plans and implements special fundraising events, and provides volunteers for some library-sponsored events and projects. An annual Friends membership starts at only $15.

Become a Friend of the Library!

Interested in learning more about becoming a Friend of Eureka Public Library? Please contact us through the form below.

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Friends of the Library Meetings

​Call the library at 309-467-2922 if you would like to be added to our mailing list for future meeting announcements.

Most Recent Friends of the Library Meeting Minutes:

minutes_of_fol_mtg_july_5_2023docx.docx
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Friends of the EPLD past meeting minutes:

2021:

friends_of_the_library_minutes_20210930.docx
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2020:

No meetings in 2020.

2019:

10-10-2019_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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3-21-2019_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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2018:

9-20-2018_frends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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3-22-2018_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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2017:

9-19-2017_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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5-2-2017_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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2016:

11-1-2016_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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8-25-2016_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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6-23-2016_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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2015:

12-6-2015_friends_meeting_minutes.pdf
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Friends of EPLD Quarter Auction

Buy a paddle (or two, or more!) and bring a bag of quarters so that you can bid on the great merchandise. Items up for bid will be offered by local vendors or donated by the Friends. Winners of each item are selected randomly from among those who bid on the item. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Admission: $3 (includes 1 paddle)
Additional paddles: $2

Tuesday, February 18
Doors: 5:00 PM
​Auction: 6:00 PM
@ The Bowling Alley
View the photo slideshow from the 2024 Quarter Auction below:
What is a Quarter Auction?
It is a group of vendors raffling off over 40 items (valued at $10 - $100) for quarters.

Come early to see what you will be bidding on. If you like Bingo or Auctions, you are sure to enjoy yourself.

​Bring a bunch of quarters and readiness to enjoy yourself! Feel free to bring a friend!
Amount Raised

2017: $1,596.00

2018: $1,387.04

2022: $1,528.55

2024: $1,165.10

2025: $1,508.26

Annual Friends of EPLD Book Sale

The Friends of the Eureka Public Library will be holding their annual book sale during the Eureka Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 18. Stop by the library for some bargain prices on books, movies, and more!

Saturday, May 17
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Library Lawn

Friends of EPLD Fall Bus Trip

We are sad to announce that the Friends of Eureka Public Library have CANCELLED the 2024 Fall Bus Trip.