Robert Boeck, second from left, and other volunteers of the Friends of the Verona Public Library at the recent opening of the Verona Public Library Children’s Room in June. Mr. Boeck is being recognized by the Friends for over 30 years of service to the organization. On Saturday, October 15, the Friends of the Verona Public Library invites members of the community to join them for their annual meeting and luncheon at noon in the Jack Foley Room of the Verona Public Library, 17 Gould Street. The lunch is free to all Friends of the Verona Public Library members but RSVPs are necessary by Tuesday, October 11. New members can join at the luncheon. Please RSVP to [email protected] or by calling President Christine McGrath at 201-988-2404.
At 1 p.m. the Friends will have a special presentation, coffee, and cake in honor of Robert and Virginia Boeck for all of the years of support and advocacy for the Verona Public Library. This cake and presentation will take place in the lobby of the Verona Public Library. Mr. Boeck was a founding member of the Friends over 30 years ago, and served as treasurer of the organization for three decades. Mrs. Boeck was an officer in the Friends and served on the Library Board of Trustees for many years. The Friends are excited to honor the advocacy and commitment of these individuals to the Verona Public Library. This presentation is free to all members of the community and RSVPs are not required.
