Photo of the Hillsdale Free Public Library's Donor Tree

Donor Recognition Tree

Donate to to honor or memorialize a loved one or friend with a leaf on the Hillsdale Free Public Library’s Donation Recognition Tree.

The library’s Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library, and the Hillsdale Free Public Library Foundation introduced the donor tree wall, located on the 1st floor hallway in November 2022.

Photo of the Hillsdale Free Public Library's Donor Tree
Hillsdale Library Donor Recognition Tree
Samples of leaves used in the Hillsdale Free Public Library's Donor Recognition Tree
Maple, Cherry, and Mahogany Leaves

Dylan Minneker, a 17-year-old Hillsdale resident and Life Scout in the Scouts BSA Troop 109, coordinated the fabrication and installation of the wall as his Eagle Scout service project. The wall was designed by Dave Franz, Library Director. The leaves, modelled after the sugar maple tree on the library property, are cut and etched using the library’s laser cutter/engraver.

To donate to the tree, use our Donor Leaf Form below.

Maple tree on the property of the Hillsdale Free Public Library
Sugar Maple Tree at the Hillsdale Free Public Library

Donor Tree Leaves

  • $250 4-inch maple veneer leaf – TWO LINES* in 24 pt type
  • $500 5-inch cherry veneer leaf – THREE LINES* in 24 pt type
  • $750 6-inch mahogany veneer leaf – THREE LINES* in 36 pt type

*Each line should be 15 characters or less. An ampersand (&) can be used to indicate “and.”

Other design elements are available to recognize substantial gifts. To discuss a larger donation, please get in touch with Dave Franz, Library Director, at [email protected].

Tree Donations

Checks for tree donations can be made to any of the following library organizations. Please mail in or drop off your donation.

Online payment options are available on the Friends and Foundation pages as well.

Donor Tree Form

Donor Tree Form