Friends of the Library
Supporting literacy. Inspiring community. Building our future.
📖 About the Friends
The Friends of the Forest Hill Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Forest Hill Library District through fundraising, volunteerism, advocacy, and community partnerships. United by a shared belief that strong libraries build strong communities, our members include residents, businesses, educators, civic leaders, and library advocates who are passionate about making a lasting impact.
Working alongside the Forest Hill Library District, the Friends help expand library programs, enhance collections, support special events, and invest in initiatives that strengthen educational opportunities and enrich the lives of residents of all ages. Through the generosity of our members, volunteers, donors, and community partners, we help ensure the library remains a welcoming place for learning, discovery, and connection.
Whether you're passionate about literacy, lifelong learning, community service, or simply want to support the future of our library, there's a place for you among the Friends. Together, we are building a stronger library and a stronger Forest Hill community.
🌟 What We Do
📚 Support Library Programs
Help fund children's programming, literacy initiatives, workshops, cultural events, and community activities.
💻 Enhance Library Services
Assist with technology improvements, equipment purchases, and educational resources.
🎉 Sponsor Community Events
Support signature events including:
- Summer Reading
- Family Fun Day
- Author Events
- Community Celebrations
- Cultural & Educational Programming
🏗️ Build the Future
The Friends play an important role in supporting fundraising efforts for the future expansion of the Forest Hill Library District.
❤️ Become a Friend
Membership Begins at Only $10 Per Year
When you become a Friend of the Forest Hill Library, you're joining a dedicated group of community members who believe in the power of libraries to educate, inspire, and connect people of all ages. Your annual, tax-deductible membership directly supports library programs, special events, educational resources, and initiatives that help strengthen the Forest Hill community.
Simply complete the membership application below and submit your annual membership donation to get started. Once your application has been received, a member of the Friends organization will contact you with additional information and welcome you to our growing community of library supporters.
Al convertirse en Amigo de la Biblioteca de Forest Hill, se une a un grupo comprometido de miembros de la comunidad que cree en el poder de las bibliotecas para educar, inspirar y conectar a personas de todas las edades. Su membresía anual, deducible de impuestos, apoya directamente los programas de la biblioteca, eventos especiales, recursos educativos e iniciativas que fortalecen a la comunidad de Forest Hill.
Para comenzar, simplemente complete la solicitud de membresía que aparece a continuación y envíe su donación anual de membresía. Una vez que recibamos su solicitud, un miembro de la organización Amigos de la Biblioteca de Forest Hill se pondrá en contacto con usted para brindarle información adicional y darle la bienvenida a nuestra creciente comunidad de personas comprometidas con el apoyo a la biblioteca.
Every membership directly supports library programs and community initiatives.
💚 Make a Donation
Every donation helps provide opportunities that inspire learning and strengthen our community.
Your gift may help fund:
✔ Children's programs
✔ Teen activities
✔ Adult education
✔ Summer Reading
✔ Community events
✔ Technology
✔ Library expansion
🤝 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community Partners
The Friends of the Forest Hill Library extends our deepest gratitude to the incredible organizations, businesses, schools, churches, civic leaders, and community champions who stand beside us in support of the Forest Hill Library District.
Your generosity, collaboration, and shared commitment to education, literacy, and community engagement make a lasting difference in the lives of the families we serve. Because of your partnership, we are able to expand educational opportunities, strengthen library programs, support special events, invest in innovative resources, and continue building a brighter future for our community.
Whether you have contributed through financial support, volunteer service, sponsorships, in-kind donations, advocacy, or collaborative programming, your investment helps transform the library into a place where children discover a love of reading, students succeed, families connect, and lifelong learners thrive.
We are honored to recognize and thank each of our valued community partners for believing in our mission and helping us create opportunities that enrich the Forest Hill community every day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and unwavering support. We couldn't do it without you. ❤️
Libraries are more than books. They are places where children discover imagination, students achieve success, adults develop new skills, entrepreneurs build businesses, seniors find connection, and communities come together.
