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Friends of the Library

FOL meet the first Tuesday of the Month

October Fundraising Events

All events require pre-registration. See Facebook posts for more information.

October 4       Fall Floral Arranging

October 25     EcoClean Bin Cleaning

October 25      Bunco Night Bash

Who We Are

The Friends of the Manteno Public Library is very active in fundraising advocacy, volunteerism, public awareness campaigns, and literacy programs. All of which has made them very instrumental in providing the library with monies to replace outdated equipment, host unique programs and partner with local community organizations.

Membership

The Friends of the Manteno Public Library District are committed to helping our library be something extraordinary. All patrons are welcome to join!

Membership Application

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Programs Sponsored by our Friends

Iditorod Workshop

Abraham Lincoln

Genealogy Workshops

Items Sponsored by our Friends

  • Archival Boxes
  • Podium
  • Large Print Books for Juniors and Young Adult collection
  • Raffle Basket for Summer Reading Program
  • Slide rental for Summer Reading Kickoff
  • Raffle Basket for Manteno Chamber Golf Outing
  • PTO & Village Christmas Tree Decorations
  • Disc Repair Machine

Fundraising Events Sponsored By the Friends

  • Family Trivia Night-  Membership Drive
  • Chipotle Fundraiser
  • Panda Express Fundraiser
  • Monical’s Fundraiser
  • PJ’s Fundraiser
  • Movies in the Park Concessions: June, July, August
  • Rockin’ on the Square:  June, July, August
  • Beer Tent at Octoberfest
  • Wicked Bunco
  • Book Sale & Craft Fair
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser

Community Participation

Sponsored Gift Cards for Chamber Thrill of the Hunt

Children’s Books for Whitmore Ace Fundraiser for Luries Children’s Hospital

Sponsored Gift Card PTO Christmas Tree

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Manteno Public Library

10 S. Walnut St.
Manteno, IL 60950

Ph: 815 468 3323
Fax: 815 468 3360

Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:30am - 7:00pm

Friday
9:30am - 6:00pm

Saturday
9:30am - 3:00pm

Sunday
Closed

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