Mission Statement

As the information center of the community, the East Brunswick Public Library strives to deliver the highest level of timely service to library users of all ages as it promotes literacy, lifelong learning, personal fulfillment, and the principles of intellectual freedom.

Library Board of Trustees

Elaine Lee Kessler, President
Deborah Cornavaca, Vice President
Amin Moawad, Treasurer
Arthur Lewin, Secretary
Patricia LaDuca, Superintendent of Schools Representative
Peter Bonanos
Sushma Patel
Donna McEvoy
Susan Fein, Alt. Mayor
Bertram E. Busch, Library Attorney
Jennifer Lu, Student Representative
Turbi Smilow, Trustee Emeritus
Gail Dysleski, Trustee Emeritus

The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at The Library.

Administrative Staff

MaryEllen Firestone, Library Director
Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director

Department Managers:
Heidi Lake, Administration
Stephanie Nye, Adult Services
Katherine Bowden, Circulation
Christopher Hyde, Information Technology and EBTV
Karen Parry, Information Services
Carol Phillips, Youth Services

Milestones in The Library's History

For headlines from the library's history see the Library Milestones page.

Circulation Policy
-- Library Cards
-- Overdue Materials
-- Borrowing Records
-- Charges
-- Requests
-- Renewals
Loan/Fees/Borrow Limits
Materials/Services Fees
Library Code of Conduct
Internet Acceptable Use
Meeting Room Policy
Wireless Network Policy
Privacy Policy
Guardians' Responsibilities for Youths
Library Milestones

2011 Library Annual Report

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