The River Vale Free Public Library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS). This consortium of 77 public libraries delivers quality library service to the general public through sharing of books and other materials, purchasing, maintaining and sharing a computer system and providing common access to the cooperative's data bases. Your River Vale Library card enables you to access the collections of all members of the cooperative by using the BCCLS online catalog.
Library Cards
Trustees & Staff
Trustees
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Susan Laskin - President - 12/31/25
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Colleen Allmers - Vice President - 12/23/27
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Anne Marie Valinoti - Treasurer - 12/31/25
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Kathleen Anesko - Trustee - 12/31/25
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Marsha Shapiro - Trustee - 12/31/24
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Hon. Mark Bromberg - Mayor
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Jim Tolomeo - Mayor's Alternate - Annual Appointment
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Melissa Signore - Superintendent of Schools
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Diana Morris - Superintendent's Alternate - Annual Appointment
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Denise Sieg - Council Liaison - Yearly Appointment
The Library Board generally meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
No meetings are scheduled for July and August.
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2023 Board Meeting Dates:
January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
Library Staff
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Diane Sweatlock - Director
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Emily Chen - Adult Services Librarian
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Rebecca Morel - Youth Services Librarian
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Lorissa Lightman - Adult Services Librarian, ESL coordinator