ART ADVISORY COUNCIL
Evaluates and schedules art exhibits for the Karen and Ed Adler Gallery. Sponsors lectures, seminars and discussions about the creative arts.
Council Members:
Dave Bett
Christie Devereaux De Cesare (Corresponding Secretary)
Raisy Derzie
Barbara E. Fishman
Betty Gimbel (Co-Chairperson, Preview Committee)
Shelley Holtzman (Co-Chairperson, Preview Committee)
Carol Krieger
Toby Ozure
Patti Paris
Pamela Record
Linda Sandman
Ellen Hallie Schiff (Co-Chairperson, Preview Committee)
Shellie Schneider (Co-Chairperson, Preview Committee)
Lynda Schwartz (Co-Chairperson, Preview Committee)
Jose L. Seligson
Craig Werle
Jocelyn Worrall
Vanessa Nastro (Staff liaison)
Honorary Life Members
Rita Katz
Marion McManus
CHILDREN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL
Advises the Library Director on programs for family audiences.
Council Members:
Samantha Adler
Nancy Gordon
Michele Hyde (Chairperson)
Elise Tepper
Rachel Fox (Staff liaison)
Susan Gill (Staff liaison)
HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Health Advisory Council is appointed by the library’s Board of Trustees to advise on policies and programs that serve the health interests of the community.
Council Members:
Katherine Crean, R.N.
Joan Easton, M.D.
Tina Fuchs (Co-Chairperson)
Sarah Hogenauer, R. N. (Co–Chairperson)
William S. Knight, M.D.
Amy Christake (Staff liaison)
MUSIC ADVISORY COUNCIL
Evaluates and schedules performances for the Library’s music program. Presents lectures, seminars and discussions about music and dance in its broadest interpretation.
Council Members:
Betty Bock (Chairperson)
Joyce Bruno (Assistant Chairperson)
Louise Cazazian
Judith Farrar-Feuss
True Hampton
Jane Murphy
Brian Piperno
Lucille Rabinowitz
Ruth Feingold (Chair Emeritus)
Luisa Muñoz (Staff liaison)
NAUTICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Advises the Library Director on nautical collections and services. Recommends and plans nautical programs for the public.
Council Members:
George Catallo
MaryLu Dempsey
Cindie Leigh
Bill Palafox
Corey Peterson (Chairperson)
Audra Signer
Joel Ziev
Jeff Zeh (Staff liason)