About Us

To support and promote public libraries, public library development, and public library services in Rockland County, NY, among its members, the general public, and legislators.

To act as a forum for the exchange of ideas among the members of the Association.

To assume a leadership role in charting the course of future public library needs in Rockland County. 

To foster cooperation between all individuals and organizations interested in the welfare of public libraries in Rockland County. 

To promote cooperation among libraries in Rockland County.

President

Claudia Depkin, Director of Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library

Board Term 2023 - 2027

Vice President

Jessica Bowen Ossa, Director of Nanuet Public Library

Board Term 2023 - 2026

Treasurer

Maria Gagliardi, Director of Palisades Free Library

Board Term 2023 - 2026

Secretary

Sara Nugent, Director of Tappan Library

Board Term 2025 - 2027

Executive Board Members

Christy Blanchette, Director of Valley Cottage Library

Board Term 2025 - 2028

Tara Borden, Director of West Nyack Free Public Library

Board Term 2025 - 2028

Children's & Teens Services Division Chair
Tara Morris, Head of Children's Services, Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library

Elected by Division Members 2025

Customer Service Division Chair
Minerva Parker, Assistant to the Director, Nyack Library

Appointed by the Executive Committee, August 2024

Adult Services Division Co-Chairs
Anya Berg, Assistant Director, Tappan Free Library

Veronica Reynolds, Head of Community Relations, New City Library

Appointed by the Executive Committee, October 2024

Advocates Division Co-Chairs
Trustees Chair: Michele Galle-Looram, Director of Orangeburg Library

Fundraising Chair: Kristine Kumpf, Programs Specialist at Nyack Library