Monday - Friday
8:00 - 4:00pm
908.756.0080
15 Mountain Blvd
Watchung, NJ 07069
Library Advisory Committee
Mission Statement
The mission of the Watchung Library Advisory Board (WLAB) is to advise, support, and promote the interests of the Watchung Borough Free Public Library.
The Watchung Library Branch of Somerset County Library System of NJ is located at 12 Stirling Road.
When in-person meetings of the Watchung Library Advisory Committee can be held, they are held in the Bicentennial Room of the Library.
Committee Members
Tamara Benc, President
Ending 12/31/2021
Margaret Ellis - Vice President
Ending 12/31/2021
Stella Couchells, Treasurer
Ending 12/31/2022
Virginia Hartman, Secretary
Ending 12/31/2023
Barbara Steinfeld
Ending 12/31/2022
Bradford Leigh
Ending 12/31/2023
Lindsay Goodloe, Council Member
Ending 12/31/2021
George Alexis, School Superintendent
Term of Office
The Watchung Public Library is supported by two local organizations: The Watchung Library Advisory Board and The Friends of the Watchung Library. Friends of the Watchung Library is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Watchung Library through fundraising and other efforts. Membership is open to all. Donations and estate bequests are much appreciated and will help your library thrive for generations to come.
Become a “friend” or discover more about the Friends of the Watchung Public Library at this link
Donations can be mailed to:
Friends of the Watchung Library
12 Stirling Road
Watchung, New Jersey 07069
Or online here
General Information
Authority: Code 2-42
Members:
Mayor or Mayor’s Designee
Borough’s School Superintendent or Designee
1 Member of Borough Council for term of 1-year
6 Members for term of 3-years
Appointed by Mayor with Council consent; Library Director, ex-officio member