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.

Annual Chess Tournament

The Annual Chess Tournament will take place on Saturday, December 2nd at 9:30am (with a snow date of Saturday, December 9th — call the Library to check on inclement weather, at 973-376-1006).

Each student will play 4 games, with each round allowing 5 minutes per side. Please bring a chess set, though chess clocks will be provided.
Groups:
- 5-7 years old
- 8-10 years old
- 11-14 years old
Fee: $20 (advance) or $25 (at the door). Pay by cash, check or Zelle. Please make checks payable to “Friends of the Millburn Library” and write “Chess Tournament” and the student’s name in the memo.

Drop-in Saturday Chess Lessons are Back!

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):

September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
November 4th, 11th, 18th
December 9th, 16th

Time:

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

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

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed, by Lori Gottlieb
- Monday, November 6th
Horse: A Novel, by Geraldine Brooks
- Monday, December 4th
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel, by Gabrielle Zevin
- Monday, January 8th
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!

Annual Book Sale

The Friends 2023 Annual Book Sale

Final Dates of Book Sale:
- Monday (5/8): 9:30am-12:00pm, 5:30-8:30pm
- Tuesday (5/9): 9:30am-11:30am
Book Sale Regular Hours:
- Saturday, May 6: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Sunday, May 7: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
  - Location: 2nd floor auditorium (and spill-over in Meeting Room B).
  - Payment: cash, check, or Zelle. An ATM is available in the library lobby.
  - Vinyls: $2 for each single LP, $5 for box-sets.
Member Preview Night: Thursday, May 4: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Friends Members only, no joining at the door; please bring your Friends Membership Card as ID).
Books Accepted: Mon 4/3/2023 – Sun 4/23/2023 only.
- Accepting in Good Condition: hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, vinyl records, DVDs.
- Please no textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines; 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.

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

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