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Support the Library

The Highland Park Public Library has been a trusted part of the community’s social fabric for more than 125 years, providing diverse opportunities for lifelong learning, literary and cultural enrichment, and an introduction to, and guidance with, technology. We open doors to information and imagination, encourage social inclusion and equity, foster civic engagement, create a bridge to local resources, and even strengthen economic vitality within the community. Gifts to the Highland Park Public Library are tax-deductible (EIN # 36-6005925).

Make a donation today and join us in ensuring the Library remains the most vibrant and welcoming place in Highland Park for years to come.

2024 Donors

Benefactor: $10,000 and above

Modestus Bauer Foundation
Includes a gift in honor of Volunteers Amy and Jean Tishler

Sponsor: $5,000 – $9,999


Donor: $2,500 – $4,999


Friends of the Library

Friends of the Highland Park Public Library donated $21,000 through community support for programs, events, and more.

More about the Friends

Supporter: $20 – $2,499

Cooper Berndt

Shoshanna Bernstein Fidelity Giving Account

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Carp

Mr. David Erf and Ms. Rena Singer
In Honor of Lynda Erf

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gold

Ellen and Scott Goldsher
In Memory of Charlie Kuhn

Mr. Gary Gordon and Ms. Marilyn Hirsch

Mr. James Gottlieb

Janice Hanus
Thank you for homebound deliveries

Ms. Susan Hoseman

Mr. Theodore Karson-Allen
In Honor of Grant Olian's 1st Birthday

The Katte Family
In Honor of Adrian Ritter's 2nd Birthday

Mr. Ronald Kirshbaum

Ms. Shirley Klinner

Amelia Levin

Mr. and Mrs. David Manci
In Honor of Mitzi Kray

The Marks' Family
In Honor of Grant Olian's 1st Birthday

Ms. Sara Mesirow

Crissy Ritter
In Honor of Charlie Klein's 5th Birthday

Herbert H. Rozoff

Ms. Ruth Ruffer

Melissa Truffa
In Memory of Anna Marie Truffa

Mr. Ian Warner
In Honor of Leda Warner

Ms. Barbara Weiner
In Honor of the Reader Advisors and Media Services

Ms. Lauren Worsek
In Honor of Grant Olian's 1st Birthday

Giving Options

By supporting the Highland Park Public Library, you make a statement about the value of free and accessible learning opportunities—for all Highland Parkers. All gifts are tax deductible.

There are several ways to donate to the Highland Park Public Library:

Honorary & Memorial Gifts

Tribute gifts are a wonderful way to acknowledge someone special and the Library at the same time. Honor a friend or loved one’s birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other special occasion with a gift to the Library. We also welcome memorial gifts.

Enrichment Gift

An Enrichment Gift helps the Library offer the most current books, classes, and other essential services.

Friends of the Highland Park Public Library

The Friends of the Highland Park Public Library is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the Library. With contributions from community members, the Friends of the Library fund programs, services, items, and new technology above and beyond the Library’s budget. Your annual membership helps to enhance the Library for you, your family, your neighbors, and our community.

More about the Friends

Bequest 

Designate the Highland Park Public Library as the recipient of part or all of your estate.

Insurance

Designate the Highland Park Public Library as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Stocks

By contributing appreciated stock, you may receive tax advantages.

Consult your financial advisor or attorney to explore your options for charitable giving.

Questions? 

For questions or for more information, please contact Heidi Smith, the executive director, at hsmith@hplibrary.org.