The Friends of the Wayne Public Library (FOWPL) is a volunteer service organization whose goal is to foster the relationship between the library and the community.
What is Friends of Wayne Public Library?
Friends of Wayne Public Library (FOWPL) is a 501c3 nonprofit supported by volunteers whose goal is to foster the relationship between the library and the community.
Friends of Wayne Public Library (FOWPL) is a 501c3 nonprofit supported by volunteers whose goal is to foster the relationship between the library and the community.
What the Friends Do:
Friends volunteers raise funds to support programs, events, and the many diverse needs of the library. Through our Friends Room Bookstore, volunteers manage book donations from the community, stock the shelves, and staff the Friends Room.
Volunteers also provide refreshments for Lunchbox Learning, promote interest in the Library’s programs and activities, and lead additional fundraising efforts to support the library's goals.
Friends volunteers raise funds to support programs, events, and the many diverse needs of the library. Through our Friends Room Bookstore, volunteers manage book donations from the community, stock the shelves, and staff the Friends Room.
Volunteers also provide refreshments for Lunchbox Learning, promote interest in the Library’s programs and activities, and lead additional fundraising efforts to support the library's goals.
- Our Impact:
- The library staff submits requests for funding. Some items the Friends revenue provides for include:
- Children's activity supplies and events, including Summer Reading prizes and CommuniTeens Program.
- The Museum Pass Program, which provides free access to many popular museums in New York and New Jersey.
- Movie showings
- Lunchbox Learning refreshments and some events.
- Piano tuning
- ESL Program materials
- Other Library needs
Our board and members take great pride in the programs we have supported at the library for many years.
How you can help:
You can support the library by shopping the Friends Room, donating books, purchasing a stylish tote, and BECOMING A MEMBER! Renewing your membership annually allows the library to keep offering a high level of programs.
It's easy to join the more than 100 Wayne residents who are already members of the Friends of the Library. Dues are $15 per year for individuals, $25 for donor/family level membership, and $100 for lifetime memberships.
To join the Friends, please pick up a membership form in the library (or print this one), write a check to the Friends of the Wayne Public Library, and drop it off at the library or mail it to: The Friends of the Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.
It's easy to join the more than 100 Wayne residents who are already members of the Friends of the Library. Dues are $15 per year for individuals, $25 for donor/family level membership, and $100 for lifetime memberships.
To join the Friends, please pick up a membership form in the library (or print this one), write a check to the Friends of the Wayne Public Library, and drop it off at the library or mail it to: The Friends of the Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.
Benefits of Being a Friend
When you become a member of the Friends of Wayne Public Library you will:
• Be given the opportunity to attend and vote at the semi-annual meetings.
• Be able to join the many volunteers who help run the Friends Room and assist with other Friends projects, fundraisers, hospitality, etc. If you are interested in volunteering, please note that on your membership form.
• Be rewarded with the great feeling of knowing you are helping to spread the love of reading and supporting your community.
Learn More
Join the Friends for our semi-annual membership meetings on March 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 at noon. The agenda includes library renovation update, Friends room sales recap, membership drive information, upcoming
events, financial update, and the latest library news.
You can reach out to the Friends at friendswaynepubliclibrary@gmail.com or by visiting the room.
When you become a member of the Friends of Wayne Public Library you will:
• Be given the opportunity to attend and vote at the semi-annual meetings.
• Be able to join the many volunteers who help run the Friends Room and assist with other Friends projects, fundraisers, hospitality, etc. If you are interested in volunteering, please note that on your membership form.
• Be rewarded with the great feeling of knowing you are helping to spread the love of reading and supporting your community.
Learn More
Join the Friends for our semi-annual membership meetings on March 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 at noon. The agenda includes library renovation update, Friends room sales recap, membership drive information, upcoming
events, financial update, and the latest library news.
You can reach out to the Friends at friendswaynepubliclibrary@gmail.com or by visiting the room.
Friends of the Wayne Public Library - Officers & Committee Chairs 2025-26
President – Sandie Sternberg
Vice President – Brenda Jezierski
Treasurer –Nancy Roward
Recording Secretary & Publicity – Lauri Meyers
Membership & Member-at-Large – Pat Hazuda
Donations & Member-At-Large - Maureen Avrach
Friends Room –Sandie Sternberg
Volunteer Scheduling - Brenda Jezierski
Hospitality – Angie Calandra
Publicity – Fern Weis
Online Sales – OPEN
Community Outreach – OPEN
Grants/Fundraising - OPEN
Vice President – Brenda Jezierski
Treasurer –Nancy Roward
Recording Secretary & Publicity – Lauri Meyers
Membership & Member-at-Large – Pat Hazuda
Donations & Member-At-Large - Maureen Avrach
Friends Room –Sandie Sternberg
Volunteer Scheduling - Brenda Jezierski
Hospitality – Angie Calandra
Publicity – Fern Weis
Online Sales – OPEN
Community Outreach – OPEN
Grants/Fundraising - OPEN
