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Thank You to this Year's Sponsors!

2024 Library Foundation Honorees

Shirley Bauer

Shirley Bauer is a community advocate and Friends of the Roxbury Library board member, serving a long list of organizations and causes. With a heart for making a difference, she has dedicated herself to improving the lives of others.

Shirley served as a member of the Roxbury Board of Education for nine years, including two years as President. Her leadership skills and passion for empowering others have been instrumental in shaping educational policies and fostering a nurturing learning environment for students. In addition, Shirley has been an active volunteer with Roxbury Social Services for over a decade, providing vital support to individuals and families in need. She has also dedicated over 20 years of service to NourishNJ (formerly Community Soup Kitchen), helping to combat hunger and food insecurity in the community. Shirley’s passion for building and creating positive change extends beyond her local community. She has participated in numerous Habitat for Humanity and other build projects across multiple states, as well as in Canada, El Salvador, and Ukraine. Her hands-on approach to philanthropy has helped provide safe and affordable housing for families in need around the world. Locally, Shirley has been involved in community-building initiatives such as the Imagination Station at Horseshoe Lake Park, where she volunteered her time to help create a vibrant and inclusive space for children to play and learn. As an eight-year board member of the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library, she has played a vital role in supporting library programs and services that enrich the lives of residents of all ages. As a member of Temple Shalom, Shirley served as the Educational Director for 11 years and also ran the renaissance group for 16 years, a group of active seniors who enjoyed each other's company and traveled to interesting places, continually learning about the world around them. She has also been a dedicated Girl Scout Leader and Nursery School Teacher. Roxbury is grateful for Shirley’s unwavering dedication to serving others.

Stu Bauer

Stu Bauer is a dedicated community leader and volunteer, known for his unwavering commitment to service and his passion for making a positive impact. With a diverse range of volunteer credentials, Stu has dedicated himself to supporting various causes and organizations, leaving a lasting impression on the communities he serves.

As a longtime board member of the Friends of the Roxbury Library, Stu's dedication to promoting library events and services has been evident throughout his decade-long tenure, culminating in his exemplary leadership as president for the last two years. Under his guidance, the Friends have expanded fundraising opportunities and made more great things possible at the library, further solidifying the library's role as a vital community resource. Stu's commitment to youth development is also evident in his role as Scoutmaster of Troop-159 with the Boy Scouts of America. For over eight years, he mentored and guided countless young men, instilling in them valuable life skills and fostering a sense of responsibility and leadership. In addition to his work with the Boy Scouts and the library, Stu has been actively involved in humanitarian efforts, including Habitat for Humanity builds in NJ, VT, KY, TN, LA (3 builds after Hurricane Katrina), MI, Canada, El Salvador and Ukraine. As a seasoned Crew Leader, he has led teams in rebuilding communities in the aftermath of natural disasters and providing safe housing for those in need. Stu's passion for craftsmanship extends beyond his volunteer work, as evidenced by his involvement with the NJ Woodturners, where he has served as Publicity/Secretary and member for 15 years. A skilled woodworker and DIY enthusiast, Stu brings creativity and expertise to his volunteer projects, including his role as Construction Captain for the Imagination Station build at Horseshoe Lake. Stu also has shared his love of photography as an instructor for Roxbury High School Adult Ed program as well as the unofficial Marching Band Photographer. His dedication to community service, combined with his diverse skill set and passion for making a difference, make Stu Bauer an invaluable asset to the Friends of the Roxbury Library and our Roxbury community.

Scott Fullerton

The Ron DeFilippis Community Service Award

Born and raised in Roxbury, Scott Fullerton has dedicated his life to his hometown and profession.

A proud alumnus of Franklin Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School and Roxbury High School, Scott went on to graduate from Penn State with degrees in horticulture and landscape contracting. He spent 14 years honing his skills in the industry before establishing his own company, Fullerton Grounds Maintenance, in 1994. Scott's deep-seated devotion to Roxbury is evident in his countless contributions, including an interactive project for Franklin School, a design/build initiative for outdoor study spaces, and the installation of the Roxbury High School baseball dugout. His commitment extends to the restoration of the historic King House, reflecting his passion for preserving the town's heritage. An active member of the Roxbury Rotary, Scott is particularly invested in youth programs, sponsoring numerous sports teams and clubs, and has supported dozens of Eagle Scout projects, earning him the prestigious Lifetime Boy Scout Achievement Award. A long-time supporter of the Roxbury Arts Alliance, Scott plans to remain in Roxbury after retirement, having restored a lake house where he cherishes passing on his love for the area to future generations, especially his two-year-old grandson, Andrew. Scott Fullerton's legacy is one of community spirit, professional excellence, and a profound love for Roxbury, a place he proudly calls home.

The Ron DeFilippis Community Service Award honors the legacy of Roxbury Library Foundation’s Founding Treasurer Ron DeFilippis. It celebrates individuals and organizations who embody compassion, generosity and unwavering dedication, actively working to improve our community and inspiring others along the way.

The Foundation is designated a 501(3)c organization
The Roxbury Library Foundation supports the mission of the Roxbury Public Library, encouraging gifts, endowments and memorials to expand and maintain the library building and infrastructure. The foundation was formed and certified by the State of New Jersey in July 2021 with the goal of expanding fundraising capabilities that would enable a future expansion of the library facility.
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Case for Support


The Roxbury Public library has and continues to intentionally evolve to meet the needs of Roxbury Township. Following the structure of our previous 3-year strategic plan, we've: 

  • Expanded digital content, 
  • Expanded access to technology and career-focused instruction, 
  • Initiated unique services like the Library of Things and the Passport Services which also brings in additional revenue, 
  • Partnered with local organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, Roxbury Rotary Club, Roxbury Coalition for Social Change, Skylands Songwriters Guild, Roxbury Historical Society, Roxbury Historic Trust
  • Plan, produce and disseminate hundreds of programs for children and adults on every topic under the sun 

The library's ability to meet the needs of Roxbury is constrained by the limitations of a facility that has not seen an expansion in 30 years. Space is needed to house expanded collections, to accommodate demand for library programs, and meet the space needs of the community. The library is ideally positioned to provide public space. It favors no political or religious beliefs. It welcomes all cultures, races, genders, incomes, ages, abilities, and identities...and access is always free. 


The library expansion project will: 

  • Allow for small groups and individuals to utilize technology fused private study space for tutoring, group work, job interviews, distance learning, telehealth appointments, etc 
  • Enlarge the children's room and create a dedicated children's program space inside the children's wing, where kids can safely roam with parents nearby
  • Allow for larger capacity early children's literacy programs, educational lectures, and hands-on workshops. The community room's maximum occupancy will be 400 people.  
  • Allow for multiple engaging programs and meetings to occur simultaneously
  • Allow for regular computer lab instruction, especially for senior citizens who are most vulnerable to online scams
  • Allow for far greater access to community groups to utilize space for meetings and activities. Groups that currently regularly use the library's meeting room are:
    • Roxbury Coin Club 
    • Roxbury Boy Scouts 
    • Roxbury Girl Scouts 
    • Mahjong Meetup 
    • Three book discussion groups 
    • Knitting and crafting group 
  • Create numerous options for individual and group seating with access to outlets
  • Create additional gallery space for local artists to showcase their work


How will Roxbury Township benefit?

  • Roxbury will finally have a community center that's open and available for all 7 days a week. Civic life will have a space to call its own. 
  • Roxbury's students will find ample options for quiet study and group work with the numerous seating options we'll have, all with electrical port access and high speed data.
  • Roxbury's professionals can escape crowded homes and distracting offices to work, conduct meetings both in person and via zoom.
  • An inspiring public library, much like high performing schools, parks & other public amenities, attracts people to the township. 
  • Roxbury will have an expanded space and resources with access to computers, high-speed internet and wifi, helping to bridge the digital divide.

If 200 families committed to $25 per month for the next 5 years, we'll raise $300,000 dollars. What if 250 families committed? Or 500? That's pretty darn powerful. Recurring donations are a key part of our fundraising strategy and we hope you'll consider making the library part of your monthly giving and/or annual giving. Even if you can only spare a $10 a month (that's basically two frappuccinos), you'll help us get that much closer to the endgame.  

Purpose of the Roxbury Library Foundation:

To offer financial support to the mission of the Roxbury Public Library, encouraging gifts, endowments and memorials to The Roxbury Public Library Foundation, Inc to expand and maintain the library building and its infrastructure.

The Foundation was formed and certified by the State of New Jersey on July 2nd, 2021 with the goal of expanding fundraising capabilities that would enable a future expansion of the library facility. 

TAX ID: 87-1715943

The Foundation is designated a 501(3)c organization.

Contact Us: 

To reach the Foundation, please email foundation@roxburylibrary.org.

Roxbury Library Foundation's official address is: 

Roxbury Library Foundation, Inc

111 Howard Blvd, Suite 100

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

Foundation Board Members

The Roxbury Library Foundation Board of Directors consists of: 

  1. Bob DeFillippo - President
  2. Steve Alford - Vice President
  3. Alyssa Greenberg - Treasurer
  4. Kathy DeFillippo - Secretary
  5. Marshall Gates
  6. John Wetzel
  7. Aldo Palma - Library Trustee ex officio
  8. Stu Bauer - Friend of the Library ex officio
  9. Cassie Collucci - Director of the Library ex officio

The 2024 Roxbury Foundation Gala was a grand success thanks to the following sponsors:

Platinum: $10,000

Gold: $5,000

Silver: $2,500

Bronze: $1,000

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