Friends of The Library

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Donations: Dorothy Nelsen-Gille at nelsengille@gmail.com or 201-927-7082

The Friends of the Englewood Library is a nonprofit organization comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to supporting and enriching the Englewood Public Library. Your membership dollars help purchase numerous materials and fund programs in addition to what is provided through the library’s annual budget.

Friends of the Englewood Library Board

The elected Directors and Officers for a 2-year term as of January 2025 are:

President* — Dee Helm

Vice President and Secretary* — Dorothy Nelsen-Gille

Vice President* — Margot Lee

Treasurer —  Louise Schwartz

Assistant Treasurer — Kathleen Mullally

Book Sale Chair* — Birgitha Tray

Membership Chair — Carol Bodian

Assistant Membership — Grace Ang

Publicity —  Irmari Nacht 

Board Member — Bobbie Bouton-Goldberg

Board Member — Lisa Levian 

Board Member Emerita — Ella Urdang

Active Non-Board Member — Lorraine Kapakjian

* Executive Committee

Among the projects requested by the library:

Programming for Children, Teens and Adults:

  • $ 7,000 Children’s Programs, including Summer Reading Programs
  • $ 5,000 Teen Programs, including Summer Reading
  • $15,000 Adult Programming
  • $5,000 Museum Passes
  • $4,500 English as Second Language (ESL) Materials and Services
    $36,500 Total

Friends of the Englewood Library Goals:

  • Support the library’s efforts to benefit the community, as guided by library staff and trustees
  • Help secure resources to expand programs and events
  • Grow membership and increase community engagement
  • Expand annual book sales to generate more funds for library services and equipment
  • Assist with public relations efforts

Join the Friends Today!

Please take a moment to print out and complete The Friends Membership Form.

If you want to be notified about upcoming book sales and other events, please include your e-mail address. We are excited to have you join us in supporting one of the true treasures of our community, and we look forward to welcoming you as an integral part of our wonderful organization!