The Friends of Broward County Library, Inc.


FOBCL Umbrella Board Members

The Umbrella Chapter brings together the leaders of the local Friends Chapters from each of the Branch Library, Regional Library, and Section within the Libraries Division. These Friend leaders work to:


Friends Chapters advocate for and financially support their local

libraries. They work to:


  • Sustain government support for libraries by keeping in contact with government and elected officials
  • Increase local interest in library services
  • Raise funds to supplement what cannot be provided by Broward County Libraries annual budget.


Karen Smith

President

Ann Marie McLauglin

Vice President

 Alison Ryals

Treasurer

Rebecca Lemelman

Financial Secretary

Helene Palmer

Recording Secretary

Adrienne Cohen

Former President

Marie Blanco

At Large

Evelyn Grooms

At Large

Robert Lubin

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The Friends of Broward County Library, Inc.


FOBCL Umbrella Board Members

The Umbrella Chapter brings together the leaders of the local Friends Chapters from each of the Branch Library, Regional Library, and Section within the Libraries Division. These Friend leaders work to:


Friends Chapters advocate for and financially support their local

libraries. They work to:


  • Sustain government support for libraries by keeping in contact with government and elected officials
  • Increase local interest in library services
  • Raise funds to supplement what cannot be provided by Broward County Libraries annual budget.


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the mission of the FOBCL?

    The Friends of Broward County Library, Inc. is an organization that leads the Friends Chapters in library advocacy – promoting community understanding and support of library needs and services.



  • How can I joint the Friends of Broward County Library?

    Please contact Friends at 954-357-7771 or friends@broward.org  



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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the mission of the FOBCL?

    The Friends of Broward County Library, Inc. is an organization that leads the Friends Chapters in library advocacy – promoting community understanding and support of library needs and services.



  • How can I joint the Friends of Broward County Library?

    Please contact Friends at 954-357-7771 or friends@broward.org  



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