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Hiram College Library

Hiram College Library fosters intellectual excellence and encourages lifelong learning in the Hiram community.

Save the date for the Friends of the Library Winter Program!

The Hiram Public Gardens presented by Denny Taylor '73 and Lucy Chamberlain '77
Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m.
Pritchard Room, Library 2nd Floor or Via Zoom

Taylor and Chamberlain will discuss the history of the Hiram Public Gardens, the many people who were involved in its creation, and the plants and techniques used to shape the gardens. They will also share information about gardening in Northeast Ohio to prepare for spring. This event is free and open to the public.

Register to receive the Zoom link. 

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

The biggest event of the year with thousands of books, LPs, DVDs, CDs, and more in the Pritchard Room on the Library's second floor. 

Thursday, March 23: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, March 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday March 25: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 26: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Fill a bag for $1)
Monday, March 27: 9 a.m. to Noon (Fill a bag for $1)

We are always looking for volunteers to staff the sale table or to assist with set up or tear down. No experience necessary. Sign up here!

Friends Membership Details

Friends of the Library members are crucial to the success of our Libraries, helping to build distinctive collections, support new technologies, and pioneer new programs and services.

Friends of the Library membership begins when a donor makes an annual gift of $25 or more.

Levels of Membership

  • Student: $5.00
  • Friend: $30.00
  • Century: $100
  • Director's Club: $1,000

Libraries’ Friend members are entitled to:

  • Library borrowing privileges. (Contact Terri Foy at foytm@hiram.edu to request a card.)
  • Notices of library events.
  • Subscription to the Friends of the Library newsletter, the Flyleaf.

Make your gift now, or for more information on giving, contact Terri Foy, Circulation Manager at foytm@hiram.edu or 330-569-5359

Welcome Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Hiram College Library is a highly successful organization, one of the most successful such groups in Ohio, if not the country. Since its founding in 1984, the group has contributed more than half a million dollars in support of the library. Recently the Governing Board approved vision and mission statements to guide the Friends into the 21st century.

Vision Statement

The Friends of the Hiram College Library envisions continuing and increasing its funding and programmatic support of the Hiram College Library as the library expands its services to meet the changing scholarly and educational needs of the future, including the new teaching/learning, research, and recreational needs of the faculty, students and staff. The Friends will also pursue ways to meet the needs of members residing in the surrounding community who are part of the broader world of learning but not part of the official Hiram College family.

 

Mission Statement

Building upon the PURPOSE of the Friends of the Hiram College Library as stated in ARTICLE II of the BY-LAWS, the Mission of the Friends shall be:

  • To plan activities and programs which appeal to a wide audience, both within and without the Hiram College community;
  • To better communicate the activities of the Friends by means of an enhanced web site; electronic communications with members via e-mail; and wider print advertising;
  • To attract more interest in the Friends among campus groups (students, faculty, staff), who directly benefit from Friends’ support of the library;
  • To facilitate access for Friends’ members to the resources of the library, whether within the building or in the broader information world;
  • To produce additional income to support the library by defining new membership categories and increasing the membership.

If you have any questions, please contact Terri Foy, Circulation Manager at foytm@hiram.edu or 330-569-5359 to join the Friends of the Library today!

Friends of the Library Events:

 

Friends of the Library Winter Program

The Hiram Public Gardens presented by Denny Taylor '73 and Lucy Chamberlain '77
Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m.
Pritchard Room, Library 2nd Floor or Via Zoom

Taylor and Chamberlain will discuss the history of the Hiram Public Gardens, the many people who were involved in its creation, and the plants and techniques used to shape the gardens. They will also share information about gardening in Northeast Ohio to prepare for spring.

Register to receive the Zoom link. 

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

The biggest event of the year with thousands of books, LPs, DVDs, CDs, and more in the Pritchard Room on the Library's second floor. 

Thursday, March 23: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, March 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday March 25: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 26: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Fill a bag for $1)
Monday, March 27: 9 a.m. to Noon (Fill a bag for $1)

Hardcover books, DVDs, LPs, and CDs: $1
Paperback books: $0.50
Sets and specialty items: Prices as marked

We are always looking for volunteers to staff the sale table or to assist with set up or tear down. No experience necessary. Sign up here!

Fall 2022 Program with Dr. Tim Rasinksi, The Art and Science of Reading: View the recording. 

Fall 2021 Program with Ben Wolford, The Portager: View the recording. 

Hiram College Library Events

Some Hiram College Library events are open to the public. Visit the library's events page for more information. 

Members of the Friends of the Library Board:

President: Ella Kirk
Vice President: Eileen Everett
Recording Secretary: Joanne Sawyer
Corresponding Secretary: Terri Foy
Past President: Jeff Wanser
Treasurer: Janet Vogel
Members at Large: Lisa Johnson, Dani Hollar '10
Membership Committee Chair: Demetria Patrick
Flyleaf Editor: Eileen Everett
Student Representative: Kerry Hamilton
Development Representative: Carly Arthur

The Flyleaf is the Friends of the Library Newsletter. View the most recent issues below. 

2022 Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Location: Hiram College Library Pritchard Room (2nd floor) or Zoom

The Friends of the Hiram College Library Annual Meeting includes updates from the Friends President and information about Friends activities this year. Featured speaker Walter Williams, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, will share highlights from his first year at Hiram as well as information about future initiatives. The 2022 Jessie Smith Award Winner will be announced!

Ballot:

Elect Friends of the Library Board Members electronically here.

Event Details and Registration:

The event will be held in person in the Pritchard Room on the Library's Second Floor or via Zoom. 

In person events are subject to change due to Hiram College policies to protect campus health and safety. Visit library.hiram.edu/home/friends for up-to-date information about the status of this event. Register to receive a Zoom link and to be added to the email list for the status of the event.