Library Board

The Library is governed by a Board of Trustees as established under NJSA 40:54-1. The Board’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: selection and appointment of the Director; promotion of library interests; securing funds adequate for a progressive, expanding program; and determining the rules and regulations governing library service and personnel.

Regular meetings of the Board are held monthly at the Teaneck Public Library, unless otherwise noted. Members of the public who wish to attend can do so in-person or virtually. All meetings are open to the public.

All regular and special meetings of the Board are publicized according to provisions of Public Law 1975, Chapter 231 “Open Public Meetings Act” and notices of such meetings will be posted in the Library, on the Library website, in the designated newspapers, and filed with the Township Clerk.

Trustees

  1. Benjamin Burnat, President (exp. 1/1/27)
  2. Keisha Carter, Vice President (exp. 1/1/27)
  3. Paul Ostrow, Treasurer (exp. 1/1/29)
  4. Chondra Young, Secretary (exp.1/1/26)
  5. Evalyn Brownstein (exp. 2/28/28)
  6. Myron Chaitovsky (exp. 6/30/26)
  7. Sandra Silverberg (exp. 12/31/30)
  8. Seleene Lewis-Wong, Mayor’s Representative (exp. 12/31/25)
  9. Dr. Andre Spencer, Superintendent of Schools

Meeting Dates

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held on Thursday evenings, beginning at 7:00 PM. Members of the public who wish to attend can do so virtually. The Google Meet link will be available two days prior to the Board Meeting; for example, on the Tuesday prior to the Thursday meeting.

IMPORTANT:

Beginning January 2025, Library Board Meetings will now begin at 7:00 PM.

While the Teaneck Library is closed for renovations (September 3, 2024 – mid 2025), all meetings will be virtual via Google Meet.

Please note: Virtual attendees will be muted until the Good and Welfare portion of the meeting. During the Remarks from the Public, you will be given the opportunity to raise your hand and you will then be unmuted.


August 1, 2024 Minutes
September 5, 2024 Minutes
October 10, 2024 (canceled)
November 7, 2024 Minutes
December 5, 2024 (canceled)

January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025




By-Laws of the Board of Trustees of the Teaneck Public Library (rev.12/6/23)