The Friends of the 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.

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