Membership




ILP members will gain the opportunity to provide high-quality online events, with attention to EDI, for their library patrons at an equitable cost. These virtual events will connect communities and audiences across the state through shared event experiences and program resource sharing. 

Illinois Libraries Present is excited to announce Season 3 membership is now open! We hope you and your library will be interested in joining us for a fantastic lineup of presenters including Colson Whitehead, Stephen Graham Jones, Lori Gottlieb, Jerry Craft, and more! 

Launching September 2023 and running through May 2024, our nine month season will include 11+ exciting virtual programs, including two events featuring kids/teen authors!

As in the past, each library’s membership fee is based on their operating budget:

$0-$249,999 | $70.00

$250,000-$749,999 | $135.00

$750,000-$1,499,999 | $365.00

$1,500,000-$2,999,999 | $685.00

$3,000,000-$4,999,999 | $1,375.00

$5,000,000+ | $2,100.00 

The Illinois Libraries Present membership fee is all inclusive and includes:


How to become a member:


Info Sessions

Not sure if you want to join?  Learn more about ILP Membership and what we have planned for Season 3 in one of our info sessions.