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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.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
Native Seed Library: take 1-2 seeds packets of local native seeds. Seeds are available in the Library entrance vestibule in a wooden cabinet.

Summer Chess Camp

The Friends of the Millburn Library is once again holding its popular Summer Chess Camp in the month of July.

Summer Camp Details:

  • Ages 7 and up.
  • When: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-12 Noon
  • Location: Casa Colombo Civic Center – 189 Main Street, Millburn, NJ 07041 (due to the ongoing library renovations, the camp will be held here instead of the Millburn Library).
  • Sign up for 1, 2 or 3 weeks:
    • July 7-11
    • July 14-18
    • July 21-25
  • Price: $250/week.
    • Payment due upon registration. Registration closes on July 4. No refunds.

Please use the link below to register and pay online. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/8DnbtF4/FriendsSummerChessCamp

Payment Info:
Zelle: friends@millburnlibrary.org

Please include the following in the Zelle Memo:

  • Full Name of the Child
  • Grade
  • Week Attending

If registering in person and paying by a check then pick up the Form from the circulation desk of the library or during the chess classes and make the check payable to “Friends of the Millburn Library”. Please fill out the form along with your payment.

Questions: friends@millburnlibrary.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 Reference Desk and ask for a Book Club-reserved copy, or borrow the eBook version via the Libby app.

  • June 3 — Akmaral, by Judith Lindberg. Discussion led by the author.
  • The Fireside Book Club will break for the season, then return on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Annual Book Sale

Due to the ongoing renovations on the second floor of the Millburn Library, there will be no 2025 Friends Book Sale.

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

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 Pilgar

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.

Meeting schedule for 2024-25 (Tuesdays at 7:00pm via Zoom):

  • September 3rd
  • October 1st
  • November 5th
  • December 3rd
  • January 7th
  • February 4th
  • March 4th
  • April 1st
  • May 6th
  • June 3rd
  • (Meetings will renew in September)

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.