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
President
Jessica Bowen Ossa, Director of Nanuet Public Library
Vice President
Claudia Depkin, Director of Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
Treasurer
Marianne Gallagher, Director of New City Library
Secretary
Sara Nugent, Director of Tappan Library
Executive Board Members
Maria Gagliardi, Director of Palisades Free Library
Krissy Palacios, Director of Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library
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.