Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library - About Us

About Us

Friends Board

• Susan Tracey, President - picture & 1-2 paragraph bio, MAX

• Harold Hall, Vice President - picture & 1-2 paragraph bio, MAX

• Eileen Jacobs, Secretary - picture & 1-2 paragraph bio, MAX

• Jennifer Hisdorf, Treasurer - picture & 1-2 paragraph bio, MAX

• Cherie Moshier - picture & 1-2 paragraph bio, MAX

• Others?

Ideally, pics – if you decide to have them - should be taken at the same time for consistency and I can do them after returning from SoFlo 5/5.

Bylaws & 501(c)(3) Status

• Friends Bylaws.pdf

• 2023 Form 990.pdf

History

In June, the Lions Club proposes our first town library, operated in a space recommended to and accepted by the commissioners, which commemorates the birth of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

The first Mt. Lebanon Library is dedicated

After 25 years, a new facility was needed so consultants were engaged. They recommended a separate, larger facility be built. After several rounds of public hearings, design revisions, bond issues and governance administration, the new Library referendum passed.

The second Mt. Lebanon Library is dedicated on the land owned by the township across from Mellon Junior High School at our current location.

Friends & Library letter of understanding (LOI) -or- written operating agreement.

Establishment of the Friends’ Mission, Purpose and Structure.

Establishment of Bylaws and 501(c)(3) organization for the purpose of accepting tax-deductible contributions.

Friends of the Library Book Sale (support Library capital campaign: January 24, 1994)

Expansion of the existing Library building was determined needed after consultation with library consultants, architects, engineers, municipal personnel, and Library staff. Initial project plans were developed for a public presentation May 11.

The Friends contributed $5,000 to start an endowment, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Fund, under the auspices of The Pittsburgh Foundation.

The expanded Mt. Lebanon Library was dedicated at our current location.

The Friends Twice Sold Tales Used Book Sale event contributed $16,000

Library Courtyard

Library Book Bike

Outdoor Holds Locker

Book Stop & Media Stopuu

Others?