Please note - the Temporary Library will close starting Tuesday, September 3rd due to ongoing demolition. The Elberon Branch will remain open - all holds may be picked up at this location. Library services such as social work, notaries, and tech/career assistance are still available by appointment. Please call Elberon to schedule an appointment. The temporary library will reopen upon completion of the demolition project. We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to seeing you at our Elberon Branch. Please call 732-870-1776 for more information.
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 | 12/31/2024 |
Meetings
Board meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., 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*
2024 Board of Trustees Meetings
Tuesday January 16 reorganization meeting 7:00pm regular meeting 7:30pm
Above meeting rescheduled for Monday, January 22nd. Reorganization meeting at 7pm, regular meeting at 7:30pm.
Tuesday February 20 7:30pm
Monday March 18 7:30pm
Monday April 15 7:30pm
Monday May 20 7:30pm
Monday June 17 7:30pm
Monday July 15 7:30pm
Monday August 19 7:30pm
Monday September 16 7:30pm
Monday October 21 7:30pm
Monday November 18 7:30pm
Monday December 16 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
