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

 

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Upcoming Events that Support the Library

Pen Pals

Lily King

Sep 28-29
Ticketed Event | In-Person + Virtual
Pen Pals

Megha Majumdar

Oct 19-20
Ticketed Event | In-Person + Virtual
Talk of the Stacks

Ayad Akhtar

Nov 10
Free Event | In-Person + Virtual
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Help the Library Shine Bright!

Our Friends community makes our library one-of-a-kind, and now we'd like to hear from you! Please send a message of appreciation to shine a light on our dedicated library staff!

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

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Tour de Library

Libraries have provided a backdrop for the many chapters of Rosa's life. Now, they have become her destination.

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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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