The Temporary Library is now closed as we begin the move back to our Main Library. Our Elberon Branch Library remains open. The Main Library will reopen with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4pm on February 20th. We thank you for your patience during this process and hope to see you at the ribbon cutting!
Board of Trustees
The Long Branch Free Public Library is governed by an independent Board of Trustees as stipulated in the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 54, The Board consists of nine members: seven appointed by the mayor of Long Branch and two members designated by statute: the Mayor of Long Branch and the Superintendent of the Long Branch Public Schools or their designees. Appointed Board members serve five-year terms.
Role of the Board
The Board of Trustees is the legally designated governing board for the Long Branch Free Public Library. The Board’s responsibilities are defined by New Jersey State Statute and include developing and implementing library policies, fiduciary oversight, and hiring the library’s executive director. The executive director is in charge of library operations and staff.
Library Trustees
| Mayor John Pallone | unexpired | |
| Francisco Rodriguez | LB Superintendent | unexpired |
| Roberto Ferragina | President | 12/31/2025 |
| Kathryn Tarantino | Vice President | 12/20/2025 |
| Mary George | Secretary | 12/31/2026 |
| Joy Bastelli | Treasurer | 12/31/2028 |
| Jack Kearns | Trustee | 12/31/2026 |
| Willie Snell | Trustee | 12/31/2028 |
| Linda Toye | Trustee | 12/31/2029 |
Meetings
Board meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:30 pm, unless otherwise noticed. The Board of Trustees complies with the requirements of the State of New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.
*All meetings will take place in person at the Elberon Branch Library until further notice*
2025 Board of Trustees Meetings
Tuesday January 21 reorganization meeting 7:00pm regular meeting 7:30pm
Tuesday February 18 7:30pm
Monday March 10 7:30pm
Monday April 14 7:30pm
Monday May 12 7:30pm
Monday June 9 7:30pm
Monday July 14 7:30pm
Monday August 11 7:30pm
Monday September 8 7:30pm
Tuesday October 14 7:30pm
Monday November 10 7:30pm
Monday December 8 7:30pm
Minutes of prior meetings are available in the library’s Administration Office.
Contact Molly Sullivan, 732-222-3900, ext., 2250 or msullivan@longbranchlib.org
