McDonald's Night
Want to support the Friends of the Stickney-Forest View Public Library District? Bring this flyer with you to the McDonald's at 7031 W Ogden Ave. in Berwyn on Thursday, February 17, 2022, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM and McDonald's will donate 20% of your total sale to the Friends of the Library.
Friends of the Library

To get started, simply fill out the application below. Thank you for being a Friend!
Who Are the Friends?
The Friends of the Library (FOTL) is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of our society. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, & raise funds on behalf of the Library, its patrons, & the larger Stickney-Forest View community.
The organization embraces the principle that the Library is a cornerstone within the Stickney-Forest View community. It raises funds to provide gifts such as new programs, equipment, and materials for the library. The Friends offer used books and magazines for sale throughout the year, as well as host regular fundraisers.
Why Join the Friends?
The Friends of the Library offers free memberships. When you join, you’ll:
- Have the opportunity to become a board member of a non-profit organization – a great resume builder!
- Obtain work experience & references,
- Manage annual book drives & ongoing book sales,
- Plan and lead fundraising events,
- Sponsor lively cultural events and educational programs for
Library users.
Friends of the Library Meetings
Come join us and meet some friends
The Friends of the Library meet six times per year, on the second Saturday every other month at 10:30 a.m. We will try to meet in person if possible, but due to the pandemic we may need to meet virtually using Zoom.
- January 8th, 2022
- March 12th, 2022
- May 14th, 2022
- July 9th, 2022d
- September 10th, 2022
- November 12th, 2022