About the Friends
The Friends of the Johnson Public Library is an independent volunteer driven non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Library through advocacy, fundraising, events, and volunteer work while delivering a wide range of programs and projects that enhance the cultural and educational life of our community. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, however, it is a legally distinct entity and is not a part of the Library. Your membership and participation in the Friends, and in our events, helps us raise money to support Library and community programs.
Over the past few years, the Friends have donated over $20,000 to the Library.
What We Do
2025 Programs and events
Last year we negotiated an agreement with Better World Books to place a book bin outside the Library to receive used book donations, with the net proceeds supporting the Library’s Museum pass program. We donated $2,450.00 to the Library for its Museum Pass Program, NJ Makers Day Program, Drag Queen Story Hour, and Haunted Library. We also provided an appreciation breakfast for Library Employees in conjunction with a staff development day. Other events included a very successful Drag Queen event, and participation in the Hackensack Riverkeeper’s cleanup of Staib Park/Coles Brook.
2026 Programs and events
The Book Bin is now fully operational, and has raised about $300 to date. We have pledged a total of $3,950 to the Library for its 2026 Museum Pass, Teen Summer Reading, and Haunted Library Programs. We again provided an appreciation breakfast for Library Employees.
We are also working closely with the Hackensack Board of Education to ameliorate some of the impact of its budget cuts on our community. We were able to reserve the Civic Center at no cost all day to enable the HMS Happy Feet Trail Runners Club to film their interviews for the documentary they are producing. We also intend to sponsor its world premiere at the HACPAC over the winter as a fund raiser. We obtained a $500 grant from PSE&G to fund a stem related program for the High School robotics team. We have reserved the HACPAC for October 23 to do a Drag Queen fundraiser event with the High School drama program.
Please Join Us
Please join or renew your membership today!
If you are renewing your membership click this link and follow the instructions. (Your membership will be pro rated for the balance of the year):
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Membership Levels
Student
If you are currently a student, you can take advantage of this membership. Join or renew now, and membership will not expire until December 31. Membership is pro rated for those joining during the year.
Price:
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1 Year Membership:
$5.00
Individual
This is the basic membership available to individuals. Join or renew now, and membership will not expire until December 31. Membership is pro rated for those joining during the year.
Price:
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1 Year Membership:
$10.00
Household
Household membership includes up to 10 persons in the household. Join or renew now, and membership will not expire until December 31. Membership is pro rated for those joining during the year.
Price:
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1 Year Membership:
$20.00
BFF
For those members who want to do more - BFF membership includes up to 10 persons in a relationship, but in this case "forever" only means to the end of the membership year, December 31. Membership is pro rated for those joining during the year.
Price:
from $100
1 Year Membership:
$100.00
