FRIENDS OF THE EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY

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  • Quarter Auction
  • Book & Plant Sales
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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
File Size: 286 kb
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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

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

Spring Book Sale
The Friends of EPLD will be hosting their Spring Book Sale during the Eureka Community Garage Sale weekend. Stop by for some bargain prices on books, movies, and more!

Thursday, May 14 - Saturday, May 16
Program Room

Fall Book Sale

Check back later for details!