The Friends of the Ferndale Library is made up of many individuals with different hobbies, interests, and backgrounds, who have the shared goal of promoting and supporting
our library. Take a peek below to meet some of the Friends!
Emily Bosh Garner: President
My name is Emily Bosh Garner and my role is Vice President.
Savannah Camplin: Vice President
Favorite Book: The Brothers K by David James Duncan
Favorite thing about Ferndale Library: I love the the puzzles!
I joined friends because I grew up going to the library and have always been a library fanatic and I wanted to get more involved in supporting my local library!
Denise Cote: Secretary
My name is Dr. Denise Cote. My role is Secretary of the Friends of the Ferndale Public Library. I’ve been an academic librarian for 26 years and am currently an adjunct reference librarian at Oakland Community College.
My favorite library resource is Libby. I love having quick access to the FPL’s excellent selection of e-books!
Simon Cohen: Treasurer
June Axelrad: Bookstore Chair
I’m June Axelrad and I’ve been chair of the Friends bookstore for about 15 years. When I am not volunteering at the bookstore, I volunteer at the zoo.
My favorite all time book ( and the movie is also exquisite,) is To Kill a Mockingbird. I am also a big fan Luis Alberto Urrea and Barbara Kingsolver.
Ed Burns: Webmaster
I’m a retired FADL librarian, and past president of the Friends.
One of my favorite library resources is Hoopla, because I’ve found a lot of obscure music to stream.
Marcus Minardi: Friend
My name is Marcus Minardi. I helped with designing and updating the website.
My favorite author is Octavia Butler but my favorite book is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?