President: Pattie Goble
Vice President: Eileen Yates
Treasurer: Melissa Panio-Petersen
Secretary: Diane Gallagher
Board Members:
Shirley Haiduk
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Orland Park Public Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging public interest and financial support for the library. They support various programs and cultural activities held at the library for the enjoyment of the entire community. Adults who seek volunteer opportunities are encouraged to join the Friends of the Library to sort book donations.
Become a Friend!
You can support the Friends by becoming a member. “Friend” level memberships are just $5 per year and “Good Friend” memberships are $10 per year. “Best Friend” memberships and above start at $25 per year. Memberships are year-to-date, so you can join any time and receive a full-year’s benefits.
If you are interested in joining Friends of the Orland Park Public Library, Membership Forms are available at the library and by downloading the PDF “Friends Membership Information”.
The Friends of the Orland Park Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Questions? Contact Assistant Library Director Anthony Andros at aandros@orlandparklibrary.org
- We promise to never sell your information. By clicking “Donate Now”, you will be redirected to our donation page.
- Feel free to read the Gifts to the Library Policy for additional information.
- Support the Friends through an online merchandise marketplace.
Meetings
Meetings are held throughout the year. Please email aandros@orlandparklibrary.org; or call Anthony Andros at
(708) 428-5203 for dates and further information.
(708) 428-5203 for dates and further information.
Recycled Reads Book Sale
The Friends sponsor RECYCLED READS, an ever-changing selection of gently-used books available for purchase. RECYCLED READS is located across from the main staircase on the first floor. Stop in and shop for recent bestsellers, large print titles, classics, biographies, and more.
The Friends of the Orland Park Public Library is always accepting donations of books! The materials must be very gently-used. The Friends will ONLY accept the following physical audio-visual items: DVDs, Blu-rays, and Playaways. Also, the Friends will not accept magazines or yearbooks.
The library offers a self-service 24/7 drop chute, near the 5-minute parking in the front of the building. Donation amounts of all sizes should be slid down the drop chute labeled BOOK DONATIONS ONLY. Staff can provide a donation receipt for tax purposes during open hours.
The Friends of the Orland Park Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Thank you for your support of the Friends of OPPL!
Paperback Racks at the Metra Train Stations
Look for the Friends paperback book racks at the Orland Park Metra train stations. Commuters are welcome to take these books for their train commute. You are also encouraged to use this forum as a paperback exchange if desired.
The proceeds from the sale of these items and from Recycled Reads support adult, teen and youth programming at the library.