Nancy Mortellaro has been named the 2011 Richmond Memorial Library Friend of the Year.
Friends of the library will host a public reception in the Gallery Room at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15 and the award presentation will be at 4 p.m.
The annual award recognizes an individual or group whose interest and support of the library has been exceptional.
Consideration is given to people who generously give of their time and talent to help with library-sponsored programs, or who have worked toward promoting the mission of the library within the community.