There are many ways you can support the USC Library. First and foremost, visit us often in-person and online. In addition, you can:
- Become a Friend of the Library
- Make a tax-deductible donation to the Library
- Purchase a Tribute book
- Volunteer
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library of Upper St. Clair is a non-profit corporation. Its purpose is to support the Township Library through fundraising activities. The Friends provide funding for the children's summer reading program and other library programs, and purchase non-budgeted equipment, furniture, and materials to enhance the library experience for all.
Join Today!
Any USC Library supporter can belong to the Friends. Membership is renewed on an annual basis.
Print out the membership form or pick one up at the Library. Drop off your form and donation at the Library, or mail them to: Friends of the Library of Upper St. Clair, 1820 McLaughlin Run Rd., Upper St Clair, PA 15241.
Donate Online
Donate online to the Friends of the Library by clicking here. Your direct donation will help to fund and support library programs and projects for patrons of all ages.
Support the Friends at the Library
Purchase books from the ongoing sales to support the work of the Friends of the Library. The Book Sale Corner on the adult floor offers a wide selection of materials in excellent condition. The children's floor features a variety of gently used materials from board books to teen reads.
Volunteers ages 18 and older are needed to assist with monthly book collections. For more information, please email the Friends of the Library.
Monthly Book Collections
Donations of new or gently used books in excellent condition will only be accepted during the Friends' monthly book collections. While generally held on the first Saturday of each month, occasional shifts in the date of the collections may occur to accommodate federal holidays.
2026 Dates
- October 3
- November 7
- December 5
Of immediate need are:
- Children's books
- Cookbooks
- Current Fiction and Non-Fiction
The Friends will not accept the following as book donations:
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias & Dictionaries/Thesauruses
- VHS Tapes
- Cassette Tapes & Vinyl Records
- Puppets, puzzles, toys
Friends Officers
- President | Amy Sawyer
- Vice-President | Judy DePalma
- Treasurer | Barbara Zimmt
Library Donations
Your tax-deductible monetary support makes a difference! You will be directed to the Allegheny County Library Association donation site to make your donation.
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Memorial & Tribute Books
Honor family, friends, and associates with a gift of books or other library materials. Memorial gifts can be purchased with contributions of $25 or more. Library staff will select a book(s) of high quality and lasting value. Letters of acknowledgment and appreciation will be sent to both the donor and the family of the person who is being honored, and your gift book will bear a bookplate naming the donor and the person honored or memorialized. Please fill out this form to request a tribute book.
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Volunteer
Interested adults ages 18 are asked to email the Library for information about volunteering.
Looking for student volunteer opportunities? Please click here.
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