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
Scott Serazin, President
Kathy Schreiber, Vice President
Chris Laubenthal, Secretary
Maggie LeGlise, Treasurer
Board Members
Linda Weiss
David Wessely
Rosalie Cunningham
Library Staff
Jennifer Starkey, Director
Jennifer Harmon, Deputy Director
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.
2024 | September | October | November
2023 | February
2022 | January | February | March | May | July | August | September | October
2021 | January | February | March
2020 | January | February | March | June | August | September | November | December
Membership
|Your membership helps support the Elyria Public Library System. View and print the application here.