 | The purpose of the Friends of the Elyria Public Library System shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in the Elyria Public Library System and concerned for its welfare; to focus public attention on Library service, facilities and needs; to influence gifts and bequests; and to bring greater awareness of the Library's importance in our community. |
Officers | Board Members | Library Staff |
Scott Serazin | President | Linda Weiss | Jennifer Starkey | Director |
Kathy Schreiber | Vice President | David Wessely | Jennifer Harmon | Director of Marketing & Communications |
Chris Laubenthal | Secretary | Rosalie Cunningham | |
Maggie LeGlise | Treasurer |
Book Sale | The dates for the sale are October 11 - 13, 2024, at 1219 Taylor Street in Elyria.
- Friday, October 11 @ 3 - 6 p.m. | Preview Day | $5 Entry for non-member. FREE entry for members.
- Saturday, October 12 @ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 13 @ 12 - 4 p.m. | $5 Bag Day | Get 1 paper bag (provided) to fill up.
- Hardback: $1.00
- Trade: $1.00
- Paperback: $0.50
- Audiobooks, DVDs, CDs: $1.00
- Children’s Books: $1.00 per 2-inch stack
By Laws | View the EPLS Friends By Laws.
Donations | Accepted donations include gently used books, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, vinyl, and children's books. Magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, cassettes, and VHS are not accepted. The last day for donations in 2024 is Friday, September 6.
Donations in the amount of one box or two bags or less will be accepted on site at the EPL Central, South, and West River locations. If the donation is more than one box or two bags, the donor may stop at any of the drop-off dates listed below or set up an appointment with the Friends for a drop off date and time. Schedule an appointment by emailing the Friends at elyria.friends@elyrialibrary.org.
Donation drop-off dates are the first Friday of each month from March until September from 1 - 3 p.m. at 1219 Taylor Street in Elyria; the next drop-off is Friday, September 6, 2024. Note: This is the last Donation Drop-Off Day of 2024.
Meetings & Minutes | EPLS Friends Board Meetings occur on the first Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Meetings open to the public will be announced here. Minutes are listed below.
2023 | February
2022 | January | February | March | May | July | August | September | October
2021 | January | February | March
2020 | January | February | March | June | August | September | November | December
Membership | Your membership helps support the Elyria Public Library System. View and print the application here.