A Vital Library and Community Support
Our fundraising efforts add valuable new materials, equipment and services to the Library every year, such as helping to establish the Digital Media Lab in 2014 (now The Studio) and sponsoring the 18th hole at Ghouls & Golf when it was a fundraiser prior to passing the 2020 Referendum.
Be sure to follow the Friends page on Facebook and join their Facebook Group!
Art Showcase Fundraiser February 7, 2026
Join the Friends of the Library at the New Lenox Village Hall on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 for an Art Showcase Fundraiser.
If you are an artist and interesting in participating, please fill out this form (click here).
The fine print: Non-refundable Registration Fee of $60 upon acceptance. All artists are asked to donate one or more handcrafted items for a raffle. All proceeds benefit the New Lenox Public Library.
Applications are due by Wednesday, 10/15/2025.
Please submit to NLfriends60451@gmail.com
Subject line to read Artist Showcase Application.
Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the program nor does it represent a
contract with executable terms. If you are selected to participate you will be notified by Saturday,
11/01/2025 with further details.
NOTE: The registration fee is not to be paid at this time. It will be due should your application be accepted after internal committee review and approval.
A Long and Storied History
Founded in 1966, The Friends of the New Lenox Library is an independent 501(c)3 supporting the New Lenox Public Library District, helping the Library expand its potential to serve the New Lenox community. Fundraising has included the Book Sale, community cookbook, and mum sale, as well as special events such as the Spring Gala and Community Rummage Sale.
Be Our Friend & Make a Difference
Are you looking to be more involved in our community? The Friends of the New Lenox Library are always looking for more people interested in joining. This is a great way to get involved with just a little time and effort to commit.
If you are interested in getting involved, email the Friends at NLFriends60451@gmail.com or pick a membership application up at the Library. Individual membership is $10 per year, and a family membership is $25 per year.
2019–2024 Donations
| Project | Grant |
| Ebook expansion during COVID-19 shutdown | $5,000.00 |
| 2020 Summer Learning gift cards supporting local businesses | $1,200.00 |
| Meeting Owl camera for virtual meetings | $999.00 |
| Encyclopedias | $999.00 |
| Ghouls & Golf sponsorship | $1,000.00 |
| Microphone for events | $317.69 |
| Take & make wooden signs | $221.98 |
| Author's panel discussion | $500.00 |
| Teen gaming system | $569.00 |
| Poetry & art journal printing | $799.00 |
| Medieval Faire | $1200.00 |
| Genealogy Day | $1500.00 |
| Firewall (technology) | $4000.00 |
| Professional Speaker for Customer Service Training (technology) | $700.00 |
| Virtual Tour | $4000.00 |
Donor Tree
Come Grow With Us
By contributing to the Library Donor Tree
More than just a Library...
- New Lenox Pubic Library the community with a wealth of information and recreational materials. From nooks to streaming devices, to STEAM Kits, we have it all. We serve everyone in the community from the youngest to the wisest.
- The Friends of the Library invite you to support the library by giving to the Donor Tree, a permanent visual expression of your community spirit for generations to come.
- Through the ages, trees have been symbols of knowledge. The Friends have selected a beautiful sculpted Donor Tree, Designed by Stanford Werfel, and displayed in the foyer of the building.
- We will engrave the name of each donor and/or message either on a brass or copper leaf or a foundation stone. Expressions can honor your family, memorialize a loved one, celebrate a birth, or recognize those who have touched or illuminated your life. Join us in this campaign to support your library. Your generosity and support of the Donor Tree will assist the Friends in supporting the Library with its programs, materials, furniture, technology and more.
Check out our Donor Tree Form for more information.
