Friends of the Burlington County Library Board
We have regularly scheduled meetings but receive voting requests or funding request updates between meetings.
August 2025: Online voting request:
We kindly request that the Friends of the Library consider funding the
following events:
Date Performance
Requested Funding
10/5/2025 Thunderbird American Indian Dancers $1,420
10/26/2025 Charlie Zahm $1,000
11/15/2025 Wind Symphony $1,500.
12/7/2025 Jersey Sound Chorus $525.
12/13/2025 Kwanzaa Tales with Tahira $1,470
Total $5,915
Result: Funding was approved
Friends of the Burlington County Library Board Meeting October 16, 2025
1.
The meeting came to order at 4:52 p.m.
The meeting came to order at 4:52 p.m. 2.In attendance were: Jim Casa, Tina Cirillo, Barbara Coia, Alan Fisher, Jerrie Fisher, Larry Jenkins, Jamie Lundquist, Virginia Minard, Candace Myers, Emily O’Hagan, Roberta Sallee, Lillie Seich, Alison Senter, Fabian Swietnicki, Jan Field, Mary Pat Scordato, Carmen Popick (Board members) and Givane “Gigi”Hayes, Rosy Wagner (Library Staff)
In attendance were: Jim Casa, Tina Cirillo, Barbara Coia, Alan Fisher, Jerrie Fisher, Larry Jenkins, Jamie Lundquist, Virginia Minard, Candace Myers, Emily O’Hagan, Roberta Sallee, Lillie Seich, Alison Senter, Fabian Swietnicki, Jan Field, Mary Pat Scordato, Carmen Popick (Board members) and Givane “Gigi”Hayes, Rosy Wagner (Library Staff)3.Rosy explained her vision for this project (the new circulation desk). Questions were asked and answered.
Rosy explained her vision for this project (the new circulation desk). Questions were asked and answered.4.Gigi –adult services – book mobile- circulation. Update: we funded Fandom Fest-826 attendees 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bags all went.
Gigi –adult services – book mobile- circulation. Update: we funded Fandom Fest-826 attendees 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bags all went.Storytime Oct. 29th next –we funded
Oct. 24-concert fund raiser (not us)
5.The library staff left
The library staff left6.The minutes were approved as presented
The minutes were approved as presented7.Treasurers Report-Jamie- Written report was filed. Highlighted costs were $1700 for insurance and $6000 for auditorium shows alone, along with other programs’ funding. The report was approved as presented
Treasurers Report-Jamie- Written report was filed. Highlighted costs were $1700 for insurance and $6000 for auditorium shows alone, along with other programs’ funding. The report was approved as presented8.Membership report-Barbara- 210 members -21 board members as of July; added 40. To date: 126 new, 82 renewals; Edifi’s business membership was praised; they have occasional contact to see how things are going.
Membership report-Barbara- 210 members -21 board members as of July; added 40. To date: 126 new, 82 renewals; Edifi’s business membership was praised; they have occasional contact to see how things are going.The report was approved as presented
9.Sorting room-Alan-slow; good shape for hardback fiction, so-so on soft cover and non-fiction; not overwhelming
Sorting room-Alan-slow; good shape for hardback fiction, so-so on soft cover and non-fiction; not overwhelmingOk for December? Can’t count on a sudden big donation, but who knows?
Larry- is involved with several libraries; please look for donations
Jamie’s colleagues are ready, also taking facebook donations
Jan has been reaching out too
We do so much for the community; we provide 3 months of children’s programming
10.Lillie- 7-12 is good; teens light; children ok; DVD fine (tons); CD’s light; audio fine
Lillie- 7-12 is good; teens light; children ok; DVD fine (tons); CD’s light; audio fineJamie can get to the Hamilton book sale where children’s books are 10 cents
11.Barbara- Special price books- great; over 200 cookbooks
Barbara- Special price books- great; over 200 cookbooksLarry praised Barbara for all her work with specially priced books behind the scene. Applause followed.
Christmas stuff is going to be big at the next sale (Dec)
12.Larry brought up the topic of the need for a vice president. He recommends reinstating Jamie for that position.
Larry brought up the topic of the need for a vice president. He recommends reinstating Jamie for that position.It was moved and seconded to suspend for two years the bylaw clause that does not allow one individual to hold more than one office at a time.
The motion passed.
It should be noted that during the discussion, Alison was praised for all her years of hard work and dedication in the position of treasurer. Applause followed.
13.Funding request for a new (replacement) service desk in the Reference and Adult Services area was discussed at length.
Funding request for a new (replacement) service desk in the Reference and Adult Services area was discussed at length.It was moved by Jamie and seconded by Alison that payments up to $35,000 will be dispersed upon receipt of specific purchase orders for new reference desk items as described to the Board in the October 16, 2025 meeting.
The motion passed. (11-9-1)
14.The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.C
Between Meetings:
Ideas and comments are welcome
2025 Events
Book Sales: Sep 4-7, Dec 4-7
Board Meetings: Oct.16, 2025
Holiday Dinner: Dec 6
Next meeting date is February 2026
2026 Events
2026 Book sales
Feb 26-Mar 2nd
May 28-Jun1
Sep 10- Sep 14
Dec 3-Dec 7th
2026 Friends Board Holiday celebrations/Dinner Saturday Dec 5th at 5PM.
2026 Board meetings (Wednesday before book sales) Feb 25 (4:30 PM open to
public) May 27 (4:30 PM) July 8 (noon) Sep 9 (4:30 PM) Dec 2 (4:30 PM)
additional board meetings as needed
Boscov'sFund Raiser Update
The date of the event was Oct.22, 2025. Many thanks to
Jan, Lillie, Mary, and Larry and all who volunteered to take some to sell and Marie, Carol, and Mary Pat for manning the in store selling table beforehand and on the actual Boscov's Day as well as the library staff for collecting sales money at the front desk.
Total revenue was over $600 so I think it was worthwhile.
-Roberta
Heads up:
There was a vote at the Oct. 16th meeting regarding the temporary suspension of Article 5, item 5 of the Bylaws so Jamie can hold both VP and Treasurer positions while we search for someone to be Treasurer.
Also dealing with a funding request to pay for a new information desk.
Both motions were approved
Marie at our Boscov's table on August 19th
