About

The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation enriches our community through philanthropy, advocacy, and outreach to support a world-class library system in Denver. Your support of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is an investment in the vision of Denver Public Library: A strong community where everyone thrives.  

For more information, please visit dplfriends.org.

Booklovers Ball Chair
Lawson Parker

Special Thanks to Our Honorary Chair
Carlos Martinez 

Development and Events Committee
Ron Tomassi, Chair
Tierney Aldridge
Judy Allender
Kim Burkhardt
Hillary Cimock
Julie Davis
Merlow Dunham
Mikaela Masoudpour
Colleen Morey
Andrew Neal
Chris Ottele
Kyle Stidom
Jon Underkofler
Lisa Vela
Evan Williams

Host Committee
Elizabeth & Evan Anderman
Amy Brimah
Wes & Linda Brown
Eric Duran & Susana Cordova
Pam & Larry Jewett
Jim & Allison Johnson
Monica Martinez & John Huggins
Jay Mead & Carol Svendsen
James Mejia & Marcia Romero
Bob & Leslie Sarlo
Cathy Schwartz & Phil Cernanec
Jon & Chantal Underkofler
K.C. Veio & David Orlovsky
Susie & John Willson
Donald Yale & Jody Epstein-Yale

After Hours Committee
Maddie Kleinman, Co-Chair
Rachael Calderon, Co-Chair
Zoe Allender
Sam Byrne
Leah Caputo
Greg Carter
Merlow Dunham
Lauren Grass
Katherine Hernandez
Sarah Lanyi
Meegan Moszynski
Elri Nieuwenhuizen
Courtney Schimschock
Trevor Schimschock
Sydney Swanson
Elisabeth Watkins
Keith Ybanez