An eleven-member board of volunteers governs the Library.
Trustees
Nadira Boodhoo
Robert Gimigliano, President
Diane Gutch
Amie Hughes, Secretary
Matthew Kane
Andrew Pierpont
Lisa Robb, Vice President
Judy Shampanier
Catherine Sheehy
Paul A. Tapogna
Town Liaison – Maura Curtin
Town of Pelham Public Library Trustee Statement
This is your Library. Our mission is to provide you with the finest free public library materials and services obtainable, consistent with the prudent expenditure of public funds. We believe that in today’s world, library materials and services should include not only traditional books, periodicals and friendly checkout procedures, but also access to newer forms of information and learning, including digital media and computer databases. Our goal is to help you learn to use these resources, and we welcome your questions and suggestions.
Your Library should offer the widest possible selection of educational, cultural and informative programs of interest to the community. While our physical capacities may be limited, our creativity is not. If you feel we could do more or better, please let us know.
This is your Library. We want to be responsive to your needs and concerns. In turn, you should recognize our obligation to be responsive to the needs and concerns of others in the community. We are committed to the principles of intellectual freedom and respect for the individual, and will strive to provide people of all ages, abilities, tastes and backgrounds with access to library materials and services that reflect diverse interests and points of view.
Adopted by the Town of Pelham Library Board of Trustees, May 14, 1997
Board Meeting Dates 2027
January 7: Agenda
February: No Meeting
March 11
April 8: Accept NY State Annual Report for 2025.
May 6
June 10
July 22
August: No meeting
September 9: Adopt 2027 proposed budget and elect new slate of officers.
October 7: Approve 2027 SLA agreement with WLS.
November 4: Adopt Library holiday closings and Trustee Board meetings for 2027.
December 9
Meetings are held during most months of the year, generally on the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm and are held at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. After a meeting, a draft version of minutes is posted prior to being approved at the subsequent meeting.
You can access the draft and approved Board Meeting Minutes page here.
