MLK Library Friends
MLK Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that supports the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library through volunteer activities, fundraising and advocacy.
The Board
A board is responsible for the organization on a daily basis. Board members are elected annually in October by the membership. Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. Members are encouraged to attend. Board officers for 2021-2022 term are:
- Robin S. Diener, President
- Jeremiah Lowery, Vice-president
- David Weiner, Treasurer
- Andrea Rosen, Corresponding Secretary
- Wendy Blair, Recording Secretary
- Myrna Sislen, At-Large
- Mary Alice Levine, At-Large
- Julian Goldstein, At-Large
Available for download are our bylaws adopted January 4, 2022 (pdf opens in a new window).
Board Activities and Projects
Creating and participating in opportunities to discuss the renovation and overhaul of the landmarked central library building, and advising decision makers of members views
Expanding membership to library users throughout the District of Columbia
Supporting the Adult Literacy Resource Center at MLK in expanding and strengthening adult literacy programs throughout the library system as outlined in the Mayor’s Adult Literacy Council Report — Recommendation 4.0
In addition, the board is eager to help the DC Public Library explore solutions to the dilemmas posed for the city’s central library – Martin Luther King, Jr, Memorial – by homelessness in the District of Columbia. Our 2014 report “Sanctuary of Mind” (pdf) describes some thoughts on homelessness.
Contact Us
To submit questions and comments, please email info[at]mlklibraryfriends.org.