About us

Our mission:

To support the Dixon Homestead Library, primarily in the area of fundraising, in addition to supporting programming efforts, recruiting additional Friends members as volunteers, and advocating for the library.


Executive Board:

President: Simmrin Chakravarty

Vice President: Adriana Munoz

Treasurer: Carole Stewart

Secretary: Donna Pleus

Members-at-Large: Jean Gross, Kelly Marsicano, & Erin VanVleet

What does the Friends of the Library group do?

We maintain an association of individuals interested in advocating for the Dixon Homestead Library by:

  • Focusing public attention on library services, facilities, and needs.

  • Sponsoring programs and activities to enhance library services (i.e. Children’s Summer Reading Program, ESL, Library of Things).

  • Promoting community involvement.

  • Raising funds for the library beyond the scope of borough funding.

Contact us:

Email address: friends@dumont.bccls.org

Mailing address:

Friends of the Dixon Homestead Library

180 Washington Avenue

Dumont, NJ 07628

Click here to Become a friend

What does a DHL Friend do?

What does being a member of the Friends of the Dixon Homestead Library mean?
A Friend has the opportunity to:

  • Cast ONE vote at the Annual Meeting.

  • Volunteer

  • Serve on the Friends of the Library Board

  • Enjoy potential benefits from local businesses as and when available.

 

Interested in making a donation?

Cash and check donations are accepted. All checks should be made payable to Friends of the Dixon Homestead Library.