The Riverdale Public Library is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees are responsible for setting overall policy and for overseeing the finances of the Library. Specific responsibilities of the Board are to:
- Support the Library in its goal to provide excellent service to the community. The Trustees understand the community and work to ensure that the library meets those needs.
- Establish policies that support the Library in achieving its goals.
- Strive to obtain adequate financial support for the Library.
- Hire a director who will provide professional guidance for the Library.
Each Trustee is appointed by the Mayor of the Borough of Riverdale for a 5-year term.
Trustees
| Trustee | Office | Term Ends |
| Kristen Rosenboom | President | 2028 |
| Rosann Youngstein | Vice President | 2029 |
| Catrina Purcell | Treasurer | 2027 |
| Ann Marie Prezioso | Secretary | 2029 |
| Dennis Harsley | Trustee, President of the Friends | 2029 |
| Kathy Olsen | Trustee | 2026 |
| Beverly Ververs | Trustee | 2025 |
| Paul M. Carelli | Ex-Officio – Mayor | 2025 |
| Jayson Guttierrez | Ex-Officio – Superintendent of Schools | 2025 |
| Paul Purcell | Council Liaison | 2025 |
| Alternate for Superintendent of Schools |
Ex Officio Members of the Board as of January 1, 2025
Mayor Paul Carelli
Delegate: Paul Purcell
Superintendent: Jayson Gutierrez
Delegate:TBD
Board of Trustee Meetings
The Board of Trustees meets the third Monday of each month except where noted. Meetings start at 7:00 PM at the library and are open to the public. Minutes are available upon request with a fee of $15 per copy. Meetings in 2025 are scheduled as follows:
January 20, 2025
February 10, 2025
March 10, 2025
April 21, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 16, 2025
July 21, 2025
August 18, 2025
September 15, 2025
October 20, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 15, 2025