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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Baer
President

 
Lorie Martin
Vice-President

Liz Eshelman
Secretary

Julie Rinehart
Treasurer

 

DIRECTORS

Dian Beamesderfer

Carol A.S. Burkhart

Liz Eshelman

Matt Goldstan

Sandy Hanson

Jennifer Smilko

Mary Ann Morrella

Marilyn Poore

Judy Schwambach

Vicki Steinberg


Dodson E. Dreisbach
Board Emeritus

Jean Weiser
Board Emerita

Sara R. Mack
Board Emerita

 

Who are the Friends of Berks County Public Libraries and what do they do?

The Friends of Berks County Public Libraries is a volunteer, non-profit association dedicated to improving the services provided by ALL public libraries in Berks County. 

Since 1980, The Friends continue to:

  • Create public support for an expanding county library program. 
  • Intensify community awareness and use of the libraries.
  • Provide direct financial assistance for expenditures beyond the command of the ordinary system budget.
  • Sponsor programs designed to add to the cultural life of the community.
  • Support local level Friends groups by providing advice and funds for start-up activities.
  • Encourage gifts, endowments and memorials for the libraries.
  • Work for library legislation and appropriations.
  • Aid in public relations for all county libraries.