Who We Are

The Library Foundation of Hancock County, Inc. incorporated in 1995 is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization that seeks private funding to provide the Margin of Excellence funds for the Hancock County Library System.

Mission

The mission of The Library Foundation is:

• to strengthen the Hancock County Library System's value to the community

• to fund special projects and endowments

• to inspire community interest and involvement

Vision

We strive to build public and private initiatives that provide opportunities to enrich life-long learning throughout our community.

Initiative

The Library Foundation seeks private funds to create innovative programs and provides opportunities to enrich lifelong learning throughout our community. Since its beginning, the Library Foundation has raised nearly $2 million to support programs and services of the Hancock County Library System.

Make Your Donation Today!

A gift from you:

• Provides lifelong learning for Hancock County residents.

• Ensures that the libraries offer the most up-to-date services and facilities for customers.

• Offers a wide range of programs that meet the needs of our increasingly diverse community.

A gift from you helps! The Library Foundation welcomes gifts of all sizes. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

The Foundation Tree: A Tree of Remembrance

The Foundation Tree offers a unique annual opportunity to individuals, families, businesses and organizations to honor or memorialize someone. Names are inscribed on brass leaves that are placed on the bronze, brass and Plexiglas sculptured tree designed as a symbol of the importance of library advocacy.
Your generous annual support of $30 per leaf helps the Library Foundation provide the Margin of Excellence for the programs and services of the Hancock County Library System.