Friends of the University Park Public Library

History

In 1989, the FRIENDS of the LIBRARY for the Park Cities was incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization. The FRIENDS had a Board, Officers, an Advisory Board, and collected dues to enable their effort to establish a library in University Park.

Twelve years later, on June 7, 2001, the University Park Book Bank opened at the current location in the Chase Bank building in Snider Plaza.

The library space in the Chase Bank building, at Hillcrest and Daniel in Snider Plaza, was, and is, provided for $1.00 per year, by property owner, Albert Huddleston. When it opened, it was called the UNIVERSITY PARK BOOK BANK.

At the time the Book Bank opened, it operated only 4 hours a week, and was organized and run only by volunteers.

The Book Bank became the University Park Public Library when Lee Shuey was hired as Library Director, April 1, 2002.

By January, 2005, the UPPL was open 38 hours per week, with  a Library Director, a Children’s Librarian, and five Library Associates.

FRIENDS and others continue to volunteer, and the FRIENDS Board and Officers conduct the business of the library.

To learn more about us, see our Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How sections.

Who

WHO may become a FRIEND?

The FRIENDS is open to anyone who wishes to join and to support the University Park Public Library, regardless of city or town of residence. Being a cardholder of the library is NOT a requirement to joining the FRIENDS.

WHO are the current Board, Officers and Advisory Board members?

Click here for the lists.

Where

WHERE do I join?

You may come to the library to get a membership form, or print one by clicking here

What

WHAT is the Friends of the Library for the Park Cities?

Friends of the University Park Public Library, FOUPPL, is the organization which conducts the business of the University Park Public Library; organizes and conducts social events and Patron programs; and coordinates all Volunteer training, programs and activities.  Friends may become part of the volunteer staff, and may serve on the Board, Advisory Board and Friends committees.

WHAT is the cost of membership?

The annual cost for the various membership categories is as follows:

              

Adult (18+) $30 each Family (all members) $40 Senior (65+) $20 each Patron $100 and over Lifetime $1500 and over Business $40

WHAT do I receive for my FRIENDS membership?

Friends members receive newsletters, mailings, and email announcements and  invitations to library events, quarterly book sales, the evening lecture series, and special events and programs. See what we did in 2004.

When

WHEN can I join?

Membership is annual, usually April to April, but you may join, by mail or in person, at any time during the year.

Why

WHY should I become a FRIEND?

FRIENDS  demonstrate their support of the library by providing financial support, and may become part of the volunteer staff. For reasons why we need a library, read Lee Shuey’s speech from the April 2007 Board Meeting.

How

HOW do I become a FRIEND?

Complete the Membership form by indicating your category and answering all questions. For family memberships, please include names of all family members.

Bring your completed Membership form and a check made out to “Friends of the University Park Public Library” to the library during service hours or mail to:

Membership Office
Friends of the University Park Public Library
6517 Hillcrest, Suite 110
Dallas, TX 75205

Confirmation receipt of your tax deductible dues will be mailed to you.

HOW do I donate a new book to the Library in honor or in memory of a special person?

Complete the Honorarium/Memorial Form. Bring the form and a check made out to “University Park Public Library” to the Library or mail to: 

UP Library
6517 Hillcrest, Suite 110
Dallas, TX 75205

For ideas on on items needed by the Library, see our Most Wanted Titles lists.

HOW do I donate my used books or other materials?

Donations of gently used books, videos, CD's, and DVDs are accepted during business hours. We will provide a tax receipt for your donation. Please read the following Material Donations Policy before bringing your materials to the Library.

HOW else can I help?

Goodsearch on the Internet. The Library receives some money each time you do a search using Goodsearch. The first time you go to Goodsearch,  you will need to type in:  Friends of the University Park Public Library as your charity choice. There is a button there to verify your choice which takes just one second. After that, every time you go to GoodSearch, the default charity is the Friends of the University Park Public Library. The neatest thing of all is that there is a button which keeps a total of your searches and therefore, the amount to be donated.

We are grateful to our Friends and supporters!