Support the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library
There are many ways to support the future of the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library and ensure it remains a vibrant resource for the Cuyuna Lakes community. Whether you’re giving your time, donating materials, contributing financially, or joining the Friends Foundation, your support makes a lasting difference.
Make a Tax-Deductible Donation
Learn how you can provide lasting financial support to the library by visiting this page.
Volunteer Your Time
Our Hallett Volunteer Helpers are a vital part of what keeps the library thriving. Volunteers assist with everything from shelf reading and recycling to seasonal yard work, reading for children’s programs, grant writing, or helping with special events. Whatever your interest or skill set, we likely have a way you can get involved. A strong volunteer base strengthens our services and deepens our connection with the community.
Join the JFHML Friends Foundation
By supporting the Friends Foundation, you help sustain and grow the library’s programs, services, and resources. Members provide financial support and often volunteer their time to help with fundraising efforts, special projects, and community events. Becoming a Friend is one of the most impactful ways to ensure the long-term success of the library.
Support the Endowment
Gifts to the JFHML Endowment Fund help secure the library’s future by providing a permanent source of funding. Whether through annual giving, a memorial donation, or a planned gift in your estate, your contribution helps maintain high-quality library services for generations to come.
Memorial & Tribute Giving
Celebrate or remember a loved one through one of our tribute options:
- Engraved Memorial Shelving: A $100 donation places a personalized metal plaque on a library bookshelf in memory or honor of someone special.
- Tributes of Honor: A $25 donation places a book in our collection with an “In Honor Of” nameplate inside.
- Custom Memorial Gifts: Work with us to create a lasting tribute, such as artwork, program sponsorship, or special displays.
Donate Books & Materials
We welcome donations of books, DVDs, audio CDs, and even computers. Items in good condition may be added to our collection or sold in our ongoing entryway book sale. Proceeds directly support library services. Materials that can’t be used locally are sometimes forwarded to communities in need around the world.
Planned Giving
Leave a legacy by including the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library in your will or estate plans. Planned giving ensures that your support will continue to make an impact well into the future.
Annual Giving & Non-Resident Support
Many patrons contribute annually to help fund new materials, technology, and programming. If you live outside the service district, a $20 non-resident fee provides full library access for the year, renewable each September.
Download a brochure and gift form here.
To learn more or get involved, visit our Support Us page or call us at 218-546-8005. Thank you for helping us build a stronger library and a stronger community.