FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS

Friends of the LaGrange County Public Library Book, DVD and Audiobook Sale 2026!

LaGrange Main Library – Community Room:

September 16: members only from 4:00-8:00pm
September 17: open to the public from 9:00am – 8:00pm
September 18: open to the public from 9:00am – 5:00pm
September 19: open to the public from 9:00am -noon

Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the sale.

Again, thank you for your support!

WHO ARE WE?

We are a group of local citizens who volunteer our time to promote our library, literacy, and reading programs in our community.

WHAT DO WE DO?

  • Ongoing book sale (LaGrange branch and coming soon to Shipshewana branch.)
  • Annual book sales (LaGrange branch and coming soon to Shipshewana branch.)
  • Fund adult and youth programs
  • Fund summer reading program
  • Volunteer to help at the library and other events

THE FOL HAS PROVIDED:

  • Out-of-print books for the Library’s collection
  • Popcorn machines
  • Outdoor seating
  • Refreshments and prizes for Library programs
  • Graphics for the Library’s transit van
  • Assistance with library fundraising efforts
  • Support for the Library’s children’s programs
  • Table lamps
  • Board games and chess set
  • Décor for the fish tank
  • Trees for LaGrange Library
  • Open house for Shipshewana Library
  • Co-Sponsor with Library Board

VOLUNTEERING:

In addition to financial support for the Library, you can also lend a hand by volunteering.

Let us know how you can help by selecting from the options below and sending us an email to lagrange.fol@lagrange.lib.in.us

  • I can volunteer to work at a Book Sale
  • I would like to assist with FOL special projects
  • I would enjoy helping out with library programs
  • I would like to help with the “Ongoing Book Sale”
  • or provide any other skills or talents you have that could benefit the FOL

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Friends of the LaGrange County Public Library will work to support the mission and goals of the Library.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

  • Voting privileges at annual meetings
  • Early admissions to library book sales
  • Early notification of future projects

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & DUES:

  • Student (18 and younger) $1.00 per year
  • Adult $5.00 per year
  • Family $10 per year

TO BECOME A MEMBER:

  • Dues are renewable in January of each year
  • Membership applications may be picked up at any branch of the LaGrange County Public Library, including the bookmobile, or CLICK HERE to download a Friends’ brochure/application (requires Adobe Reader).
  • Simply fill out the Application and return it to any library branch with your annual dues.