Jan 8, 2013 2 min read

The Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library donated $31,000 to Mt. Lebanon Public Library to be used for tables, chairs, and other seating in the public areas of the library and for improved lighting and signage.

The funds represent proceeds from The Book Cellar, the Friends’ year-round used book shop operated entirely by volunteers.

William F. Lewis, acting Friends president, and Diane Gerber, Friends treasurer, presented the check to Cynthia K. Richey, director of the library. In presenting the check, Lewis said, “The Friends raise funds to provide for essential services beyond what the library’s operating budget supports. We are pleased that the Friends can support the mission of the library and help the library replace old, worn-out furniture for the public.”

“The library is such an important part of our community and we’re happy to help this way,” Gerber added.

The Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization and in addition to raising money, organizes public events at the library and sponsors a variety of library activities, such as Morning Book Discussion, Shakespeare Readers, the Genealogy Society, Summer Reading Clubs for all ages, and French, Spanish and Italian Conversation Groups. Our Friends group is invaluable,” said Richey, “They are completely engaged in the community and constantly seek creative ways to help the library.”

For more information about the Friends of the Library, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/groups/friends/welcome.