Financial Gifts to the Libraries and Bookmobile in the Hunterdon County Library System

• KitKeeper software and 100+ book kits to support book clubs' reading and discussion groups
• Manhattan Shorts film festival. Patrons vote on the films and the winning films automatically qualify for the Oscars.
• Annual NJ Makers Day programs at HQ, North County Branch, and South County Branch
• STEM programs held at HQ, North County Branch, and South County Branch
• Overdrive/Libby electronicbook and audiobook credits
• Free Museum Pass Program
• Upgraded sound system installation at North County Branch
• Spring and Fall StoryWalk© located along the Wizard Walk train at the Hunterdon County Arboretum
• Nature BackPacks available for checkout with the themes of Birding, Orienteering, Observing Biodiversity, Observing Insects, and Observing Pollinators.
• Annual Donations to seven Affiliated Community Libraries: Bunnvale, Frenchtown, High Bridge, Holland, Readington, Tewksbury and Three Bridges

Programs for the Community

• Outreach – Volunteers deliver books and other items to homebound residents of Hunterdon County
• Book Scholarship – “Books for the College Bound” – five graduating seniors from Hunterdon County are each awarded a $1,000 scholarship for college textbooks (funded by the Book Sale)
• Used Book Sale – Opportunity to “recycle” beloved books to other readers at affordable prices. Net proceeds from this spring event benefit the Hunterdon County Library System - Total: $1,048,000!

• Gift Basket Tricky Tray – Fun fall community event to raise funds to support Library Programs.
• Community Days – We host booths at these events to meet our neighbors and provide information about FOHCL.

Organization and Membership

• Began in 1996; Membership year: March 1 through February 28
• Membership has grown from 80 members in 1997 to approximately 450 members currently
• Dues are $8 for an individual and $15 for a family. See website for dues for student, senior and other
  categories.

New Members are ALWAYS welcome!