Board of Trustees – Newark Public Library

Board Members

Dr. Lauren Wells, President

Dr. Anasa Maat, Vice President

Dr. Rosemary Steinbaum, Secretary

Dr. Timothy Crist, Treasurer

Ms. Antoinette Richardson – Alternate for Ras J. Baraka, Mayor

Ms. Nicole Johnson – Alternate for Roger León, Superintendent for Newark Public Schools

Mr. Miguel Rodriguez

Mr. Domingo Morel

Mr. Hassan Abdus-Sabur

2021 Meeting Dates

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

All meetings begin at 5:00 PM and will be held at:
The Newark Public Library
3rd Floor Director’s Office,
5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102

The Newark Public Library transforms lives and strengthens communities through innovative services, stimulating programs, and inspiring collections.

Meeting Minutes

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Meeting Minutes will be posted as they become available.

January 22, 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – POSTPONED
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 – HOSTED VIRTUALLY
Friday, June 26, 2020 (12 PM) – EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING, HOSTED VIRTUALLY
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 – HOSTED VIRTUALLY
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 – SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, HOSTED VIRTUALLY
Wednesday, September 23, 2020– HOSTED VIRTUALLY
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – HOSTED VIRTUALLY

Strategic Plan

This is a time of transformation for the Newark Public Library. Learn about how we imagine the future and plan to engage all stakeholders.

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Board Documents

NPL By-Laws (revised 5-2017)