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Friends of the Millburn Library

Friends of the Library logoThe 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.

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
  • Library Garden
  • Supplemental library budget for new books, DVDs and more
  • Special programs, lectures and performances for all agesBook Donation Drive: April 11 - May 3. Book Sale: May 16 - 17.
Book Donation Drive: April 11 - May 3. Book Sale: May 16 - 17.
Fireside Book Club, Monday March 2 @ 7pm (virtual, zoom link emailed prior to meeting). "Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands" by Kate Beaton. Books on reserve at the reference desk or digitally via the Libby app. In her first full-length graphic narrative, bestselling cartoonist Kate Beaton offers a powerful memoir of her experience working in the Canadian energy extraction industry. Having graduated college with a degree in history and anthropology, Beaton found herself burdened with hefty student loans. Determined to pay them, she headed out west to take advantage of Alberta's oil rush. Once there, Katie encountered the harsh reality of life in the oil sands, where trauma is an everyday occurrence yet is never discussed.
Red, White & Blue: A Celebration of American Traditions & Culture, presented by Robbie Amodeo. March 17, 7-8pm, Library Auditorium. Exploring 250 years of American life, culture, and fashion reveals a rich quilt of ingenuity, influences and transformations. Robbie will celebrate and explore key developments in American life by looking at how prominent persons, popular culture and music have shaped our ideals and norms. Red, White and Blue celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States looking at those things that bring us together, which are far greater than the things that separate us. Questions: friends@millburnlibrary.org
Liberty's Muse: Popular Music of the Revolutionary Era. Ministers of Apollo duo, Erik & Eliza Lichack Performance. Sunday, April 26 @ 2pm. Take a trip back in time with the NJ-based Ministers of Apollo, featuring musicians Erik & Eliza Lichack, as they perform piopular songs and dances of the Revolutionary Era. Listen and learn about songs that inspired, soothed, and entertained Americans as they forged a path to independence. Erik & Eliza will be performing in period costume, feel free to dress-up, if you wish! Questions: friends@millburnlibrary.org
Native Seed Library: take 1-2 seeds packets of local native seeds. Seeds are available in the Library entrance vestibule in a wooden cabinet.

Mah Jongg Classes for Beginners (NEW)

Mah Jongg Classes for Beginners

Details:

  • Time: Classes meet on Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:30pm
  • Location: Millburn Free Public Library Auditorium
  • Instructor: Rachel Lerner-Schachter
  • 5 classes per session
    • Session 1: April 8 – May 6 (limited to 8 players/session). Note: if you cannot attend the first 3 meetings, please do not register for this class. 
  • Fee:
    • $100/Friends members, or $125 for non-members (this fee includes the current National Mah Jongg League Hand Card). Payment details will be emailed to the registrants. Payment must be made in advance to secure a spot. No refunds.
  • Questions: friends@millburnlibrary.org

Annual Book Sale

2026 Book Sale Dates

  • April 11 – May 3: Book & Vinyl Donation drive.
  • Thursday, May 14: Members-only Preview Evening
  • Friday, May 15: Educator’s Appreciation Day
  • Saturday, May 16: Book Sale
  • Sunday – Tuesday, May 17 – 19: Bag Sale

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

Fireside Book Club

The Fireside Book Club meets virtually every month (first Monday of the month at 7:00pm). 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 Circulation Desk and ask for a Book Club-reserved copy, or borrow the eBook version via the Libby app.

Officers & Board

Officers (2025-26)

Dorothy Kelly President
Sapna Gupta Vice President
Lori King
 Treasurer
Michelle Brubaker Secretary

Board (2025-26)

Ruthie Binder
Michelle Brubaker
Lisa DelaCruz
Judith Eisner
Mara Epstein
Stacy Gitten
Sapna Gupta
Dorothy Kelly
Lori King
Jean Lee
Stephanie Monahos
Mindy Pilger

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.

Seed Library

Let’s grow together!

The Friends are proud to announce the launch of our Little Free Native Seed Library located inside the Glen Avenue entrance of the Millburn Library.

Pick up a packet or two to plant at home and start your own native pollinator garden. The seeds have been harvested from local sources and are free. Packets are labeled with planting instructions.

Working together, we can help the environment and grow closer as a community.

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