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Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. There are no meetings in July and August.

​Meetings are held in the first floor meeting room unless otherwise noted and are open to the public. 

The February 8, 2023 meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium at 235 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028. Public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:30 pm.  Doors will open to the public at 7:00 PM.  Kindly use the Ridgewood Avenue entrance to the auditorium. 

All media inquiries should be directed to Tina Marie Doody, Library Director.

Board of Trustees 2023
Carol Harpster, President
Bernice Clark Bonnett, Vice President
Deanna Pagano, Secretary
David Lefkovits, Treasurer (Mayor's Delegate)
Geoffrey Darby
​Matthew Murphy (Superintendent's Delegate)
Harry Rush
Tina Payne (recommended to Mayor/Council, awaiting appointment)
Jeanna Velechko


Ex-Officio
Stuart Patrick, Mayor
Dirk Phillips, Superintendent of Schools
2023 Board Meeting Schedule
Meeting Agendas & Minutes are available to the public. Agendas will be available by 5PM the Friday before the Board meeting, and minutes will be available by 5PM the Friday after the Board meeting at which they are approved. This schedule is subject to change without notice.

Members of the public are welcome to attend any public session of the Glen Ridge Library Board of Trustees. Public Comment Procedures, including directions for submitting written comments are available here.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - Reorganization -  (Agenda) 
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (Agenda)
  • Due to the expected number of attendees this meeting will be held in the Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium at 235 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028.
  • As part of the agenda (not yet finalized) of the February 8th meeting, the Board of Trustees plan to discuss appeals to the Library Director's decision regarding Request for Reconsideration​ forms that were submitted in October 2022.
  • For more information about this agenda item please click here.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Wednesday, ​April 12, 2023
Wednesday, ​May 10, 2023
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Wednesday, ​December 13, 2023

Previous Years Meeting Agendas & Minutes
​By-Laws of the Board of Trustees of the Glen Ridge Free Public Library
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​Glen Ridge Public Library
240 Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Phone: 973-748-5482
Email: glrgcirc@bccls.org

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Site last updated December 20, 2022
 

​LIBRARY HOURS

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday CLOSED
  • BORROW
    • Search the Catalog
    • Fine Free FAQ
    • Library Cards & Borrowing >
      • Get a Library Card
      • Requesting, renewing & returning
      • Loan Periods
      • BCCLS & ReBL Libraries
      • Au Pair and Nannies
      • Confidentiality of Patron Records
    • What's New to Borrow? >
      • Books
      • Films & TV
      • Music
    • Digital Collections >
      • Audiobooks
      • eBooks
      • Magazines
      • Movies
    • Library of Things
    • Museum Pass Program
    • Wifi Hotspots
    • Book Guides
  • SERVICES
    • 3D Printing
    • Computers & Printing >
      • Computer Access
      • Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
      • Wireless Printing
    • Library of Things
    • Museum Passes
    • Homebound Delivery
    • Meeting Room
    • Notary Public
  • ONLINE RESOURCES
    • Databases & Online Resources
    • Digital New York Times
    • Digital Wall Street Journal
    • Research a Topic
  • RESEARCH
    • Genealogy & Local History >
      • Archive & Research Area
      • Local History Database
      • Heritage Quest (from NJ State Library)
      • Submit a Photo to the Archive
    • Learn with a Librarian
  • CHILDREN'S & TEENS
    • Children's and Teen Calendar
    • Storytimes
    • After School Clubs
    • Story Time Take Out
    • Safe Child Policy
  • EVENTS
  • MY ACCOUNT
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
    • Directions, Hours and Holiday Closings
    • 2020 Annual Report
    • 2020-2025 Strategic Plan [pdf]
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Minutes and Agendas
      • Public Comment Procedures
    • Get Involved >
      • Volunteer
    • Gifts & Donations
    • Inclusive Services Statement
    • Job Openings
    • Library Policies
    • Mission & Vision
    • Patron Code of Conduct
    • Website Accessibility
  • Friends of the Library