Annual Meeting
Meetings of the Friends’ Board are open to all members. If you are interested in being on the Friends’ Board, contact Nancy Verduin, President, at Friendsbernardsvillelibrary@gmail.com, or just come to the meeting.
What We Do
Year after year, through your generous donations and participation in our events, the Friends of the Bernardsville Public Library provides close to $50,000 to support the library as follows:
Children
- Children’s programming
- Summer Reading program
- Volunteer youth recognition
- Winter camps
Adults
- Books and bags for our book club bags
- Large print books
- New patron bags
- Senior luncheon and entertainment
- Sundays At Three concerts
- Volunteer and staff recognition
Family
- Movie licenses
- Museum passes
General
- Color copier
- Computers
- Furniture/Shelving/Blinds
- Staff development programming
In partnership with our Library Executive Director, Mary Fran Daley, we thoughtfully consider where your support can have the greatest impact. Your generosity directly shapes the variety and reach of the programs we offer—so we warmly invite you to get involved today.
Our library is a cherished pillar of the community, providing vital resources for school-aged children, teens, and lifelong learners alike. From books and DVDs to online magazines and vibrant presentations, events, and activities, there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
The Friends of the Library welcome all who wish to contribute—whether by volunteering time, attending events, or supporting our fundraising efforts. Celebrate with us in October during National Friends of the Library Week with special in-library events!
By donating or volunteering, you automatically become a valued member of the Friends group. Interested in joining our board? We’d love to hear from you—just email us at Friendsbernardsvillelibrary@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping our award-winning library continue to thrive!
Follow us:
Facebook- Friends of the Bernardsville Library
Instagram- @friendsofbernardsvillelibrary
Nancy Goguen, Corresponding Secretary & Nominating Committee Co Chair
Victoria Olivera, Volunteer Recognition Co-Chair
The Friends Annual Report includes programs, initiatives, gifts to the library, and exciting news.
Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Tax Filings
2023: 990- CRI 300R
2022: 990 – CRI-300R
2021: 990 – CRI-300R
Bylaws
2025 Meeting Dates
January 8th- Minutes
February 5th- Minutes
March 5th- No Meeting
April 2nd- Minutes
May 7th- Minutes
June 4th- Minutes
July 9th- Minutes
August 6th- Minutes
September 3rd
October 1st
November 5th
December 3rd
2024 Meeting Dates
January 3- Minutes
February 7- Golf Fundraiser Re-Cap Meeting (no minutes)
April 3- Minutes
May 1- Minutes
June 5- Minutes
July 3- Minutes
August 7-Minutes
September 4- Minutes
October 2- Minutes
November 6- Minutes
December 4-
