About Us

Our Mission

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.

Our Board (July 2024 - June 2025)

President

Jessica Bowen Ossa, Director of Nanuet Public Library

Board Term 2023 - 2026


Vice President

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

Board Term 2023 - 2027


Treasurer

Maria Gagliardi, Director of Palisades Free Library

Board Term 2023 - 2026


Secretary

Sara Nugent, Director of Tappan Library

Board Term 2023 - 2025


Executive Board Members

Marianne Gallagher, Director of New City Library

Board Term 2023 - 2025


Eric McCarthy, Director of The Nyack Library

Board Term 2024 - 2027

Children's & Teens Services Division Chair
Lauren Banks, Head of Children's Services, Nanuet Public Library

Elected by Division Members 2023


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

Appointed by the Executive Committee, August 2024


Advocates Division and Adult Services Division currently seeking Chairs.

Chairs represent divisions of the Association. They are elected by the division members whom they represent. Their terms do not coincide with terms for directors and at-large members.