Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library
| BOARD | MEETINGS | CONTACT | MEMBERSHIP | GIVING |
| BOOKSALE | NEWSLETTERS |
All are Welcome!
Who We Are & What We Do
The Friends is a group of volunteers who help the town library be all that it can be. Established in 1986, we have become a 501(c)(3) organization that raises money for services, special items, and programs beyond the library’s annual budget, while promoting the joy of reading and use of other media. A board (see below) leads our membership of nearly 175 single and family members.
We are proud of our growing membership and raising more than $30,000 at our annual book sales over the past few years. These efforts enable us to:
Fund programs for children and adults
Co-sponsor Museum Pass with the Scotch Plains Library Friends
Purchase computers, projectors, and similar technology
Support online subscriptions for e-books, audio books, and the New York Times.
Contribute to the renovation of the children’s room
Provide plants the Garden Club installs downtown for passersby to enjoy all summer
We also supply refreshments for programs and fund small requests that would otherwise go unfulfilled.
Board
The Friends board does most of the organization’s work. But other great volunteers also help out, especially at the book sale.
Officers
President – Carol Campell
Vice President – (vacant)
Treasurer – David Richard
Secretary – (vacant)
Committees
Membership – Sally Hogan
Publicity, Newsletter – Katherine Balch, Annette Madarasz, Mindy Matthews
Book Sale – (vacant)
Museum Pass Program – Erica Feldman
Members at Large
Kathi Wildstein, Thena Rosahl, Tracy Farrell Rasmussen, Diana Chaves
Meetings
The Friends typically meet at the library about every other month. The next meeting is Monday, June 5th at 7:30 at the Historic Train Station. All are Welcome!
Dates are announced in the Friends Update, or call 908-322-6400 for details.
Contact Us
For more information, or for the link to attend the virtual meeting, contact friends@fanwoodlibrary.org.
Carol Campell and other members of the volunteer organization accept the borough’s
proclamation of appreciation.
Membership
Our spring membership drive begins when we mail our newsletter and membership form to each Fanwood household. But we welcome members at any time! Many people join because they are library lovers. Others sign up because they appreciate how much the library provides in exchange for their tax-dollar investment.
To Join
You may enroll online or at the library.
Join the Friends for $25 with our Holiday 2020 SPECIAL
A contribution of $50 or more will add your name to our OVER-THE-TOP list
Join our board and reap even more benefits! Meet other people interested in ideas, literacy, and our community.
Or volunteer for a committee: Special Events, Publicity, Book Sale, Programs, or Membership.
Benefits
Your Friends membership card entitles you to:
First pick at our annual book sale
Email updates, including what’s happening at area museums
10% (or more) discount from our growing list of these local merchants:
Crown Jewelers
Enchantments
Fabio’s Bistro
Fanwood Bagel
Fanwood Larder
Fanwood Pharmacy
Houdini Pizza Laboratory
Joli Visage Clinique
Nick’s Pizza & Deli *
Norman’s Hallmark
Rocko’s Ice Cream *
Scotchwood Florist
Shalom Fanwood Nails
Town Bookstore (Westfield)
* Discount applies to select items.
Present your membership card when you shop, and please thank the staff for their generous support!
Giving
The Friends welcome donations in many forms. You don’t have to be a member to donate in a small or big way. You can donate online here.
Give Small
Small donations may be part of a family celebration and remembrance. Parents could donate a book for a child’s birthday or graduation. Friends and family might start a collection for a loved one with a special interest.
Give Big
Distributing assets accumulated over a lifetime often requires expert advice. Planned giving may make a larger gift to the Friends possible, while lowering inheritance tax and leaving a legacy.
Give While You Shop
Amazon enables shoppers to support the Friends through AmazonSmile.
Instead of going directly to Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and select “Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library.” Then shop as usual. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible items to the Friends.
Newsletters
The Friends publish and snail-mail the newsletter each spring to every Fanwood residence. Inside, you’ll find a form to join us. Your membership qualifies you to also receive periodic updates via email.
Spring 2019
Spring 2018
Spring 2017
Spring 2016
Spring 2015
Spring 2014
Spring 2013
Spring 2012