EPLS Friends

The purpose of the Friends of the Elyria Public Library System shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in the Elyria Public Library System and concerned for its welfare; to focus public attention on Library service, facilities and needs; to influence gifts and bequests; and to bring greater awareness of the Library's importance in our community.

Officers	Board Members	Library Staff
Scott Serazin \| President	Linda Weiss	Jennifer Starkey \| Director
Kathy Schreiber \| Vice President	David Wessely	Jennifer Harmon \| Director of Marketing & Communications
Chris Laubenthal \| Secretary	Rosalie Cunningham
Maggie LeGlise \| Treasurer

SAVE THE DATE | Book Sale | The 2025 dates for the sale are October 10 - 12.

By Laws | View the EPLS Friends By Laws.

Book Sale | The dates for the sale are October 10 - 12, 2025, at 1219 Taylor Street in Elyria.

Friday, October 10 @ 3 - 6 p.m. | $5 Admission
Saturday, October 11 @ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 12 @ 12 - 4 p.m.

Donations | Accepted donations include gently used books, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, vinyl, and children's books. Magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, cassettes, and VHS are not accepted.

Donations in the amount of one box or two bags or less will be accepted on site at the EPL Central, South, and West River locations. If the donation is more than one box or two bags, the donor may stop at any of the drop-off dates listed below or set up an appointment with the Friends for a drop off date and time. Schedule an appointment by emailing the Friends at elyria.friends@elyrialibrary.org.

The period for donations in 2025 has ended. Donations will resume in 2026 with a specific date to be announced.

Meetings & Minutes | EPLS Friends Board Meetings occur on the first Friday of each month at 12 p.m. Meetings open to the public will be announced here. Minutes are listed below.

2025 | January | March

2024 | September | October | November

2023 | February