Donations

When giving to your local library, you invest in foundational resources, services, and spaces that support a quality of life for all residents of the district.

Charitable Giving

You can make a direct cash donation using your credit or debit card. The Northlake Public Library District warmly welcomes all charitable donations of any amount.



Corporate Giving

All donations and sponsorships to The Northlake Public Library District qualify as charitable donations for tax purposes. The library is a tax exempt non profit organization. For more information, please contact Director Laura Bartnik lbartnik@northlakelibrary.org

Estate Planning

Please consider the Northlake Public Library District when planning your estate. All gifts and bequests to the library will make a significant difference to the ability to serve our community for generations to come.

Friends of the Northlake Public Library

Friends of the Northlake Public Library is an organization whose primary purpose is to support the library through fund-raising activities.

The Friend’s fund-raising activities provide the library with equipment, services, and other materials which the library might not otherwise be able to provide.

If you are interested in joining the friends, please contact the Friends of the Library Liaison, Laura Bartnik:  lbartnik@northlakelibrary.org

More Ways to Give

New Book Donations

Dedicating library materials is a unique way to commemorate special events or honor the memory of loved ones. With your donation, we will select an item and place a plate on it to acknowledge your dedication.

Please include:

  • Name of the person you wish to honor or remember
  • Subject area(s) or genres from which the staff should select a book
  • Check made out to Northlake Public Library District

Used Book Donations

We accept donations year round. Items may be added to the general collection or placed in our book sale.

All donated materials must be clean, dry, and in good condition. Donations may be dropped off at any time. If you have a large amount of materials to donate, please call ahead.