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Give back to the library you love! Make your gift today.

 

Learn How Friends Is Helping to Shape Our Library's Future in 2026!

 

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Upcoming Events that Support the Library

Talk of the Stacks

Mary Lucia

Apr 16
Free Event | In-Person + Virtual
Pen Pals

Ariel Lawhon

Apr 30-May 1
Ticketed Event | In-person + Virtual
Talk of the Stacks

Kathryn Stockett

May 21
Free Event | In-Person + Virtual
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The 2026 Reading Survey Results Are In!

More than one thousand library friends participated in our annual survey, sharing their reading habits, literary takeaways, and favorite books from the past year. Thank you for taking the time and care to contribute!

See the results!
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The Library is Magic

Here at Friends, we get to hear about so many instances of library magic, both day-making and life-changing.

Here’s a glimpse of your neighbors who, in ways big and small, found exactly what they were seeking at the library.

Discover Stories of Library Magic
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Discover the Treasures of the Special Collections

The Book Arts and Fine Press Collection includes hundreds of works by local and national book artists and fine press publishers in addition to books about book artistry, which includes printing, papermaking, fine binding, typography, and more. The library acquires dozens of new artists’ books annually and often works directly with artists in the community to build the collection.

Show me the book arts!
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Get to know Mohammed Lawal

Learn what role does the library play in the life of Mohammed Lawal, the CEO & Principal Architect of Lawal Scott Erickson Architects, Inc. and FHCL board president. 
 

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Many Ways to Support Our Library

From tributes donations, IRA rollovers, Donor Advised Funds, matching gifts, and more… there are so many ways you can support our library!

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