Mission Statement

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supplementing library services, raising public awareness of Library related matters, organizing and expand programming and activities, and promoting use of the Library.

The Friends of the Library is a group of dedicated volunteers who work to raise money to subsidize needs not met by the Library’s budget. Funds help provide special events, and museum passes and enhance programs and services offered by the library.

The Board of the Friends is comprised of President Melissa Burdash, Secretary Julie Kelsall-Dempsey, and Treasurer Karen McPeck.

Their work is complemented by volunteers who help plan fundraisers, help out at fundraisers, support through donations, and represent the Friends at community events.

You can help the Friends of the Library do their important work in several ways.

• You can become a Friend! Volunteer/donor applications are on the library’s website and in the library. Donations start at $10.00 and are tax-deductible.
• Volunteer! The Friends are always looking for volunteers to help them with fundraising. If you’d like to help, contact the Friends via email at friendsofhighlandpubliclibrary@gmail.com
• Donate! Donations to the Friends can be made via check and sent to the Library,  The Friends of the Library C/O Highland Public Library at PO Box 1556 Highland NY 12528 or dropped off at the library.

Contact the Friends at: 
Email address:
friendsofhighlandpubliclibrary@gmail.com