About
The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and promotes the library. Since 1985, they have raised over $750,000 for PCPLS! Here are just a few ways the library has used these funds:
- Supplement PCPLS Collections
- Support PCPLS Events and Reading Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement for staff education
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in the 2nd floor Boardroom at the Valparaiso Branch.
Contact Us
Sale Room Hours
Valparaiso Branch
Wednesday: 12:30-6:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
All other branches offer “mobile market” book sales during library hours.
Become a member
Membership dues help enhance the library you already love! Download and print an application and submit it with your membership dues at any branch during open hours. Make checks payable to “Public Library Friends.”
Student | $5 |
Senior citizen (65+) | $5 |
Individual | $10 |
Family | $20 |
Corporate | $100 |
Sustainer | $250 |
Benefactor | $2500 |
The Friends of the Library is a group that relies on volunteers, and there are several ways that Friends members can volunteer. Submit a volunteer application if you are interested in finding out more about volunteering with the Friends of the Library.