Board of Trustees
Board Members
Ms. Aisha Cooper, President
Dr. Rosemary Steinbaum, Vice President
Havier Nazario, Secretary (Representative for Superintendent of Schools, Roger Leon)
Dr. Jason Ballard, Treasurer
Dr. Robert J. Austin ll
Dr. Sharnee Brown
Dr. Lauren Wells
Mr. Miguel Rodriguez
Kimberly C. Clark (Representative for Mayor Ras Baraka)
2026 Meeting Dates
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
All meetings begin at 5:00 PM and will be held at:
The Newark Public Library
Centennial Hall, 2nd Floor
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 will be posted as they become available.
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Meeting Minutes
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This is a time of transformation for the Newark Public Library. Learn about how we imagine the future and plan to engage all stakeholders. View board meeting recordings for the Newark Public Library. Stay up to date about how we organize the future and plan to engage social structure for our employees and patrons.
Strategic Plan
Board Meeting Recordings
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