The Friends of the Lake Bluff Library was organized to:

• Engage in benevolent activities connected with the donation of funds and items of personal property for use by the Lake Bluff Public Library
• Represent the library at civic events
• Support volunteer recruitment and advocacy of the Lake Bluff Library initiatives

While the Friends of the Lake Bluff Library is a nonprofit corporation, its mission and goals are focused on providing support for furnishings, equipment, and programming. Funds are raised through events and an annual solicitation through the mail. The Friends also aim to create a network of Library supporters and potential volunteers. This organization plays an essential role in the health and vitality of the Library by enhancing its services and fostering community engagement.

Learn more about the projects funded by the Friends in the annual appeal letter.

Support the Friends

The Friends of the Lake Bluff Library is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.

To donate, write in care of Claire Abrahamson, Secretary
Friends of the Lake Bluff Library
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 East Scranton Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Please make checks payable to "The Friends of the Lake Bluff Library."

To make a donation directly from your bank account via Zelle, please use the Friends' email address: admin [at] friendslblibrary [dot] org.

Purchase a Brick

Commemorate a loved one with a personalized, engraved brick in the Library’s entrance garden—brick donation forms are available exclusively at the First Floor Service Desk.

Stock Donations

You can donate stock to the Friends of the Library! Simply visit our Stock Donator page, create a login, select the Friends of the Lake Bluff Public Library, and setup a transfer.