The Friends of the Elm Grove Library, Inc.

	Upcoming Events Donate now to the 24th Annual Used Book Sale! Please bring your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, Books on tape, puzzles etc. that you wish to donate to the front desk of the Elm Grove Library.  If requested, a receipt will be issued for tax purposes. Click here for more information. . Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Author's Talk & Book Signing featuring Doug F. Jacobson author of Night Flames: A Novel of World War Two 7:00 pm O'Neill Room Lower Level Elm Grove Library Admission is free. Refreshments will be served Click here for more information. Saturday, February 20, 2010 Children's Program Sunset Playhouse presents "Goodnight LuLu" an original play guaranteed to generate giggles based on the book Goodnight LuLu by  Paulette Bogans 10:30 am - 11:30 am O'Neill Room Lower Level, Elm Grove Library Admission is free! For children* 3 to 10 years of age. *Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Click here for more information. 24th Annual Used Book Sale* *Member Only Preview Night Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm **Memberships will be sold at the door.   Friday, March 5, 2010 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday, March 6, 2010 1/2 Price Sale 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, March 7, 2010 $5.00 Bag Sale 12 Noon - 4:00 pm Lower Level Elm Grove Library Click here for more information. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Cookbook Exchange & Cooking Demonstration 7:00 pm Elm Grove Community Room Bring your gently used cookbooks and exchange them for others. Then sit back and enjoy a cooking demonstration given by Hakan , owner of Le Cakery. Click here for more information. Saturday, March 29, 2010 "Chess Challenge" by the Waukesha Chess Club 12 Noon - 4:30 pm Elm Grove Community Room Lower Level Elm Grove Library For children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Test your skill against two chess experts from the Waukesha Chess Club who will take on all challengers playing up to 20 people at a time! Click here for more information. Mark your Calendars! Plan to attend!

The Friends of the Elm Grove Library, Inc. was founded in 1984 by a small group of concerned members of the Elm Grove Junior Guild who wanted to help the Elm Grove Library become a better resource for our community.

Over time, the organization has grown. Today, the Friends of the Elm Grove Library, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) non profit corporation with over 270 members who live in Elm Grove and surrounding communities.

It is an active, dynamic organization filled with citizens who care about their library and volunteer in a number of ways. Our members:

• Conduct a variety of fundraising events. These include the:

• FOEGL Used Book Sale - one of the largest used book sales in the region that is held annually on the first weekend in March

 

• "Bookie Cookie" Sale - a delicious cookie sale that is in Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade tradition

 

• "Lights of Love" Holiday Fund Drive & Tree Lighting Ceremony held annually on the first Sunday in December

 

• Plan interesting programs and lectures throughout the year for

           both children and adults

• Participate actively in a variety of book discussion groups

• Exhibit interesting collections in our FOEGL display case that is located at the Elm Grove Library

• Volunteer at the Elm Grove Library

• Provide refreshments at FOEGL and library sponsored events.

All these activities and fundraising events enhance the Elm Grove Library, a valuable and important community resource!

Photo Gallery

FOEGL volunteers put final touches to the

newly redecorated children's area at the Elm Grove Library.

          The Mini Holiday Used Book Sale was a success!

            Board members celebrate at a Holiday Brunch!