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

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

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 currently seeking a Chair.