About Friends of Libraries Section (FLS)

Our Mission

FLS creates a network to connect and inspire Friends groups in all types of libraries to support the New York library community.

FLS President Emeritus Randall Enos

It is with deep sadness that FLS and NYLA announce the passing of Randall Enos. Randy died unexpectedly on March 6, 2026. Read his obituary here. He was a member of EFR/FLS from its beginning in 1992 and was named FLS President Emeritus in 2015. In 2018, the FLS Randall Enos Conference Scholarship was established along with an endowment fund to support the initiative. Donations to this fund may be made in Randy’s memory.

To donate online:

• Select "Make a Donation" from the Quick Links.
• Log in to your existing NYLA account or scroll down to “New Users” and create an account.
• On donations page scroll to the UNIT SPECIFIC DONATIONS and continue to the box for the FLS Randall Enos Scholarship Fund and enter your donation amount.
• Select "next" to complete your donation.
• For credit card payments, select "Pay Now" and continue with your payment details.
• For a check, select "Invoice Me" and complete the page.
• Mail your invoice along with the check.

To donate without creating an online account, please send a check payable to New York Library Association and clearly mark FLS Enos Fund in the memo line. Mail your check to:

You may email [email protected] with other questions or for additional information.