Our Mission
The mission of the Friends of the West Orange Public Library is to preserve, support, and strengthen the library.
We work to increase community awareness, appreciation, and use of the library and its services. Through advocacy, fundraising, and community involvement, we help secure additional resources that support both everyday services and special library programs.
Our goal is to help ensure the West Orange Public Library remains a welcoming and vibrant center for lifelong learning, literacy, personal enrichment, and community connection.
Why Our Work Matters
The West Orange Public Library is more than a place to borrow books. It's a community resource that brings people together, encourages curiosity, and creates opportunities for lifelong learning.
The Friends help strengthen this important institution by promoting awareness of its services, encouraging community participation, and raising funds to support its ongoing needs.
Through the generosity of our members, donors, and volunteers, we help the library remain a welcoming and vibrant place for everyone.
What We Do
Advocacy
We raise awareness of the library's value and encourage community support for its services and programs.
Membership
We bring together residents, families, and organizations who share a commitment to supporting the library.
Fundraising
We help generate financial support to complement the resources available for library services and special programs.
Community Engagement
We encourage participation in library activities, Friends programs, and community initiatives that bring people together.
Meet the Friends
Dedicated volunteers and community members lead the Friends of the West Orange Public Library and share a commitment to preserving, supporting, and strengthening our library.
Our trustees and officers work together to encourage community involvement, support fundraising initiatives, and advocate for the library's continued success.
Officers & Leadership
Gerald Sweeney, Esq.
President
Robin Rockman
Vice President
Michelle Martin-Looper
Secretary / Assistant Treasurer
Dr. Marge Mingin
Membership Chair, President WOPL Board
Trustees
Michelle Casalino
Carol Ford
Doris Moses
Frank Niccoletti
Ivana Strahija
David Cubie, Director WOPL
Matilda Williams