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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

Talk of the Stacks

Ayad Akhtar

Nov 10
Free Event | In-Person + Virtual
Pen Pals

Patrick Ryan

Dec 7-8
Ticketed Event | In-Person + Virtual
Pen Pals

Patrick Radden Keefe

Mar 15-16
Ticketed Event | In-Person + Virtual
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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
Detail of eleven 22 x 4.5 inch panels illustrated with printed with trees and insect fairies

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!
Mohammed Lawal reading a book

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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Rosa poses on her bike outside Sumner Library

Tour de Library

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

Bike with Rosa
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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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