FRIENDS OF THE ROSLYN LIBRARY
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Lynn Louise
PRESIDENT
I have been involved with the library and the friends of the Roslyn library for many years but have only recently become a library board member.
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Lauren Sattely
VICE PRESIDENT
Lauren has been an active member of the friends of the library since 2018. She sees the library as the "community living room" and is committed to helping the library have high quality programs and enrichment opportunities.
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Vickeri Barton
TREASURER
Vickeri has been a Friend of the Roslyn Library for the past three years. She enjoys being with family/grandkids, hiking, golfing, reading and volunteering at the Roslyn Library!
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Rachel Carey
BOARD MEMBER
I have lived I Roslyn since 1999. I raised my children here, have worked in healthcare here and have been a part of the friends of the Roslyn Library for over 15 years.
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Melissa Bates
BOARD MEMBER
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Irena Netik
BOARD MEMBER
Irena joined the FORL board in 2025 after volunteering for Seussapaloooza where she made new friends. She believes that libraries are critical to thriving communities and the Roslyn Library is a local gem. When not reading or volunteering for the Library, Irena can be found in the outdoors – biking, skiing, hiking or adventuring.
ABOUT THE FRIENDS
The Friends of the Roslyn Library (FORL) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. Our mission is to support and cooperate with the Roslyn Public Library in developing, maintaining and enhancing facilities, resources and services for the public through fundraising, advocacy and volunteering.
FORL hosts annual fundraisers for library programs and events:
SEUSSAPALOOOZA – a community event with silent auction and quirky entertainment
USED BOOK SALES – two book sales each year: first weekend in July and second Saturday in December
Join us and help keep our library thriving! As a Friend, you’ll strengthen a vital community resource, receive information on upcoming book sales and events, get updates on what’s happening in the library, and have opportunities to volunteer and connect with others. Membership dues are $10 per calendar year. Please download and fill out a FORL Membership Form and return it to the Roslyn Public Library with your dues.
Come to a Meeting
Join the Friends of the Roslyn Library at their monthly planning meetings on the last Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the library. All are welcome!
Our Mission Statement
The Friends of the Roslyn Library's mission is to support and cooperate with the Roslyn Public Library in developing, maintaining, and enhancing facilities, resources and services for the public through fundraising, advocacy and volunteering.
Our Motto
Good Friends make good libraries.
Our History
The Friends of the Roslyn Library was created in 1996 to support and raise money for the Roslyn Library.
Since then, FORL has raised thousands of dollars from which we have funded:
Books and other collection materials
Reading and literacy programs for children
Computer hardware and software
Cultural programs for adults
Furniture and signage
Safety and media equipment
Assistance with continuing education for the Librarian, library board members and Friends' board members
Matching funds for children's books and other grants
Grant writing to raise funds for the remodeling of the library
Rent for the temporary library space