About the Friends

Since the Library’s grand opening in The Plaza at Preston Center in January 2013, the Friends of the University Park Public Library (FOUPPL) have contributed more than $2 million to provide ongoing support for this community asset for lifelong learning.

Ways we support the Library and the community:

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About Us

Here are a few ways that donations have been used in the past:

• Purchase new books and replace copies of much loved books
• Cover the cost of subscriptions
• Purchase and upgrade software programs
• Help upgrade technology
• Fund youth programs such as Summer Reading and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
• Purchase craft materials to help make stories come to life

How can you help?

Consider today how you can help us to continue the Friends’ pivotal support of the Library and our community. Visit SUPPORT THE LIBRARY to learn how to help.

How can you help?​

Consider today how you can help us to continue the Friends’ pivotal support of the Library and our community. Visit SUPPORT THE LIBRARY to learn how to help.

How can you help?​
Consider today how you can help us to continue the Friends’ pivotal support of the Library and our community. Visit SUPPORT THE LIBRARY to learn how to help.