ART ADVISORY COUNCIL

Evaluates and schedules art exhibits for the Library Gallery. Arranges for lectures, seminars and discussions about the creative arts.

Council Members:
Mary Jo Anzel
Catchi
Alan Kishkind
Barbara Fishman
Betty Gimbel
Shelley Holtzman
Richard Kane
Rita Katz
Marion Klein
Rachelle Kreiger
Bruce Laird
Marion McManus
Aaron Morgan
Eileen Neville, Chairperson
Ann Pellaton
Eric Pick
Pamela Shaw Record
Shellie Schneider
Lynda Schwartz
Jackie Kelly, Staff Liaison

CHILDREN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Advises the Library Director on programs for family audiences.  

Council Members:
Franak Batliwalla
Michele Hyde, Chairperson
Bobbie Kabuto
Susan Kass
Eric Lefcowitz
Elise Tepper
Jeffrey Zeh
Rachel Fox, Staff Liaison
Joni Simon, 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:
Christine Alley, R.N. A.
Addison Barman, M.D.
Myron Blumenfeld, Honorary Life Member
Laura Leigh Carroll
Nancy Axelrad Comer
Nancy J. Dintenfass, D.O.
Joan Easton, M.D.
Tina Fuchs, R.D.
Christine Anne Ganzer
Sarah Hogenauer, R.N., Chairperson
William S. Knight, M.D.
Marie Marcellino
Patricia Mullholland
Brenda Turok, Honorary Life Member
Trudy Friedman, Coordinator 

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
Ruth Feingold, Honorary Life Member
Frances Hettinger
Nettie Jonath
Jane Murphy
Jean Ritchie
Bernard Schneider, Co-Chairperson
Jonathan Watkins
Mary Watts, Co-Chairperson
Jessica Ley, Staff Liaison 

NAUTICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Advises the Library Director on nautical collections and services. Recommends and plans nautical programs for the public.

Council Members:
Peter Bergen
Myron Blumenfeld
William Brakman
Beth Danilek
MaryLu Dempsey
Alan Dinn
Arthur Donovan
Fay Fraser
David James
Joan Kent
John Loret, PhD.
George Martin
Sue Miller
Bill Palafox
Gould (Stretch) Ryder
Anne Schreitmueller
John Thomson
Andrea Watson, Chairperson
Joel Ziev
Lee Fertitta, Staff Liaison