Friends of the New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped - Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

1. Who are the Friends?
2. What do they do?
3. When do they meet?
4. How do the Friends help the library?
5. How can I become a member of the Friends?
6. How can I make a donation to the Friends?
7. Are my donations tax deductible?
8. Who are the current officers of the Friends?
    

Answers

1. Who are the Friends?
   • The Friends of NJLBH are people dedicated to supporting the activities of the NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (Formerly known as the New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped). Anyone is welcome to become a member.
2. What do they do?
   • The Friends spread the word about the library. They support new programs and services.
3. When do they meet?
   • The Friends hold two meetings a year. The annual meeting is held the First Saturday in June in Middlesex county and the 2nd meeting is held the first Saturday in December in Mercer county. The Friends also produce 2 newsletters per year available by email or large print or cassette.
4. How do the Friends help the library?
   • The Friends have helped to purchase vehicles to be used for outreach as a Vision Van. The Friends have supported the Digital transition by purchasing cartridges and mailers for downloading of your favorite books and magazines. As a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, the Friends can apply for Grants from organizations such as Comcast and Reforma. A recent Comcast grant was used for building the R TAC room at the Library. The Friends also support the purchase of equipment for the radio reading service AUDIOVISION.
5. How can I become a member of the Friends?
   • All you need to do is complete a Membership Form
     and mail it along with your check made payable to The Friends of NJLBH to PO Box 434, Woodbridge, NJ 07095-0434.
6. How can I make a donation to the Friends?
   • As a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, in most cases your donation is tax deductible. Please go to Membership Information and print out the Membership Form. You don't have to join (although we would love to have you). The form also includes donation information.
7. Are my donations tax deductible?
   • Yes, the Friends is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. In most cases your donation is tax deductible.
8. Who are the current officers of the Friends?
   • The current officers of the Friends are:
     - Marie Sawyer, President
     - Jack Truehaft, Vice President
     - Mary Jo Partyka, Acting Secretary
     - Joyce Sowa, Treasurer

Send an e-mail to The Friends of The New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped at Friendsnjlbh@yahoo.com, if you have questions, or would like to receive further information about the Friends and its mission.

Send an email to the Friends Webmaster at friendsnjlbhweb@gmail.com, if you have questions about this website.

For additional information, please contact The Friends of The New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped at:

The Friends of the NJLBH
PO Box 434
Woodbridge NJ 07095
or phone 609-888-5459

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