ABOUT THE FRIENDS

The Friends of the Roslyn Library (FORL) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. Our mission is to support and cooperate with the Roslyn Public Library in developing, maintaining and enhancing facilities, resources and services for the public through fundraising, advocacy and volunteering.

FORL hosts annual fundraisers for library programs and events:

SEUSSAPALOOOZA – a community event with silent auction and quirky entertainment

USED BOOK SALES – typically two book sales each year: July and December

Join us and help keep our library thriving! As a Friend, you’ll strengthen a vital community resource, receive information on upcoming book sales and events, get updates on what’s happening in the library, and have opportunities to volunteer and connect with others. Stop by the library and become a Friend. Annual membership is $15.  

Come to a Meeting

Join the Friends of the Roslyn Library at their monthly planning meetings on the last Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the library. All are welcome!

Our Mission Statement

The Friends of the Roslyn Library's mission is to support and cooperate with the Roslyn Public Library in developing, maintaining, and enhancing facilities, resources and services for the public through fundraising, advocacy and volunteering.

Our Motto

Good Friends make good libraries.

Our History

The Friends of the Roslyn Library was created in 1996 to support and raise money for the Roslyn Library.

Since then, FORL has raised thousands of dollars from which we have funded:

  • Books and other collection materials

  • Reading and literacy programs for children

  • Computer hardware and software

  • Cultural programs for adults

  • Furniture and signage

  • Safety and media equipment

  • Assistance with continuing education for the Librarian, library board members and Friends' board members

  • Matching funds for children's books and other grants

  • Grant writing to raise funds for the remodeling of the library

  • Rent for the temporary library space

 

BOARD MEMBERS

  • Irena Netik

    PRESIDENT

    Irena joined the FORL board in 2025 after volunteering for Seussapaloooza where she made new friends. She believes that libraries are critical to thriving communities and the Roslyn Library is a local gem. When not reading or volunteering for the Library, Irena can be found in the outdoors – biking, skiing, hiking or adventuring.

  • Tuesday Bosch

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Tuesday has lived in Roslyn for the last 30 years and has been a member of the Friends of the Roslyn library for over 15 years.  

  • Vickeri Barton

    TREASURER

    Vickeri has been a Friend of the Roslyn Library for the past three years. She enjoys being with family/grandkids, hiking, golfing, reading and volunteering at the Roslyn Library!

  • Lounette Grubb

    SECRETARY

    Published author and local reporter, Lounette brings her love of words to life at the Roslyn Library.

  • Lynn Louise

    PAST PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER

    I have been involved with the library and the friends of the Roslyn library for many years but have only recently become a library board member. 

  • Melissa Bates

    BOARD MEMBER

    I’ve been a Medical Lab Tech in Upper County healthcare for more than 30 years, and an active member of the Friends for greater than 20 years. 
    For me, the Friends embody the community spirit that makes the Roslyn Public Library so special.

  • Rachel Carey

    BOARD MEMBER

    I have lived in Roslyn since 1999. I raised my children here, have worked in healthcare here and have been a part of the friends of the Roslyn Library for over 15 years.

  • Kim Henle

    BOARD MEMBER

    My love of books and the library started at a very young age. Spending summers at a Ranger Station without tv, radio, or a phone...books opened up a world of adventure, which led me to a 25 year career with the airlines. A monthly trip to my small town library was a highlight during those summers, and my love for both has only grown over the years!

  • Janine Brodine

    BOARD MEMBER

    Janine and her husband have lived in Roslyn for 24 years in a home her in-laws bought in 1978.

    A new FoRL Board member, she previously served on the RTown Community and Roslyn Farmers Market Boards. Retired from Seattle Schools and the UW, she now is a photographer, writer and writing coach.Description goes here