The Friends of the Library – Millburn Public Library

The Friends is formed exclusively for charitable, literary and educational purposes in support of and cooperating with the Library in developing, maintaining, and enhancing its facilities, resources, and services for the public. Read about and join the Membership of the Friends, and find out about the Member-Merchant Initiative benefit designed to support local Millburn-Short Hills businesses and strengthen library ties with the community (paper form here). For monthly updates, subscribe to the Friends Newsletter. Friends of the Library logo

In furtherance of its purpose, the Friends:

encourage monetary gifts for the exclusive benefit of the Library, and raise funds through book sales & other appropriate activities
encourage the use of the Library facilities, resources & services
focus attention on the Library through promotion and sponsorship of Library programs & activities

The Friends of the Library organize and sponsor a number of programs, events and improvements that help keep Millburn Library fresh, relevant and popular, including:

Museum Passes for Millburn cardholders
3D Printer
Electronic Bulletin Board
Summer Reading program for children & teens
Expanded Young Adult space with new space
Supplemental library budget for new books, DVDs and more
Special programs, lectures ad performances for all ages

Click here to see the complete list of programs.

Drop-in Saturday Chess Lessons in Spring ’24

Come learn from Chess Master Scott Massey! The rules of chess, how to checkmate, how to play openings & tactics, middle-game strategy & endgames, and how to read & write chess. The cost is $20 per session. Questions: friends@millburnlibrary.org or scottmsy@msn.org.

Chess Class Schedule (Saturdays):

January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 2, 9, 16, 23
May 4, 11, 18

Time:

Beginner-level: 1-2pm (60 min)
Intermediate: 2:05-3:20pm (75 min)
Advanced: 3:25-4:55pm (90 min)

Annual Book Sale

The Friends 2024 Annual Book Sale

…is now over! Thanks to everyone who participated!

Donation Period: April 8th – 27th (donations are no longer being accepted now, thank you!)
- Materials Accepted:
  - Accepting in Good Condition: hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, vinyl records.
  - Please no textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines; DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes; or any badly worn, soiled or torn books.
  - Leave donations in the bins next to the elevator during regular library hours during the donation period.
Member Preview Night: Thursday, May 2nd (6:30-8:30pm). Friends Members only, no joining at the door; please bring your Friends Membership Card as ID.
Book Sale Regular Hours: Saturday – Sunday, May 4th-5th (library hours).
- Location: 2nd floor auditorium (and spill-over in Meeting Room B).
- Payment: cash, check, or Zelle. An ATM is available in the library lobby.
  - “Bag sale” days may follow the weekend sale depending on remaining items.

To volunteer or ask questions, email friends@millburn.bccls.org.

Fireside Book Club

The Fireside Book Club meets virtually every month. Lively discussion is led by a library staff member, or other special guests. All are welcome to attend these gatherings! All Fireside Book Clubs are currently virtual. Register for an upcoming Book Club meeting here. All are welcome!

To obtain copies of the monthly book, visit the Millburn Library Reference Desk and ask for a Book Club-reserved copy, or borrow the eBook version via the Libby app.

2022-24 Schedule

South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation, by Imani Perry
- Monday, February 5th
Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
- Monday, March 4th
How Can I Help You, by Laura Sims
- Monday, April 1st
Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver
- Monday, May 6th

Officers & Board

Officers (2023-24)

Dorothy Kelly	President
Sapna Gupta	Vice President
Xiaoming Xia	Treasurer
Michelle Brubaker	Secretary

Board (2023-24)

Rosemary Becchi

Ruthie Binder

Michelle Brubaker

Judy Eisner

Mara Epstein

Sapna Gupta

Dorothy Kelly

Jean Lee

Stephanie Monahos

Xiaoming Xia

Rachel Wininger

The Friends work to support MFPL through fundraising and by creating interest in the public library. All money raised, whether through donations, membership fees, or fundraising, is used exclusively for programs, materials and projects that benefit the Millburn Library.

The Friends of the Millburn Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN# 22-2280527. Check if your employer offers a matching gift program— it’s an easy way to increase support!

Monthly Meeting

Friends of the Millburn Library Business Meetings are open to the public, please email the Friends if you would like to attend. Until further notice, all meetings will be held online via Zoom. 2022-2023 meeting dates are:

October 4
November 1
December 6
January 3
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6