Friends of the Highland Park Library

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Friends of the Highland Park Library (also known as the Friends) was organized July 28, 1981. Membership is open to all who are interested.

Purpose

Since its creation in 1981, the Friends has paid half of all costs to automate the Library, purchased computers and other equipment, provided special Story Times, and helped the library in many other ways. Your tax-deductible contribution is sincerely appreciated.

Donations

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit the Friends’ membership website. Checks are also accepted at the Library in the Town Hall, in person or by mail, at 4700 Drexel Drive, 75205-3198.

For your convenience, you can fill out the donation form online and print it to mail with your donation. We thank you in advance.

Officers

Officers for 2025-2027 are:

  • Amy Jent, President
  • Kathleen Whalen, VP / President-Elect
  • Jill Tananbaum, Secretary
  • Cliff Braly, Treasurer

Board Members

Current Board Members are:

  • Gayle Allison
  • Jane Beneke
  • Ann Bentley
  • Anita Caldwell
  • Jim Caldwell
  • Mellie Cline
  • Amy Coxe
  • Amy Fikes
  • Jan Hegi


  • Cele Johnsen
  • Carter Meyer
  • Pam Meyer
  • Caren Prothro
  • Jackie Stewart
  • Malcolm Turner
  • Jane Wetzel
  • Suzy Williams

Ex Officio Member

  • Kortney Nelson

Homes of the Park Cities

THE HOMES OF THE PARK CITIES is the Friends’ book on the architecture of the Park Cities. It is available in local shops and book stores, as well as on Amazon. The book was written by Virginia McAlester, Willis Winters, and Prudence Mackintosh, and features photographs by Steve Clicque.

Additional Information

If you would like more information about the Friends, please contact the Library Director, Town Librarian, Kortney Nelson, at 214-559-9404.