About the Library

Mission 

Middletown Public Library strives to meet the needs of a well-informed community by providing information and services that address multiple points of view and encourage life-long learning. The Library will serve as the cultural and educational hub of the community by creating a friendly and inclusive environment and by providing programs that respond to community interests. 
                                                                                                                                                 -- June 7, 2005 

Library Board and Staff

Middletown Public Library is owned and operated by Middletown Borough. All staff are employed by the Borough.  Borough Council approves individual appointments to a seven-member Library Board, which governs library activities and establishes policies. 
 

Board Members for 2008

• Ruth Shank, Chair (term expires 12/31/08)
• Shirley Clouser, Vice Chair (term expires 12/31/09)
• Lori McGarvey, Secretary (term expires 12/31/10)
• Becky Dolan, Treasurer (term expires 12/31/09)
• Karen Joseph, Assistant Treasurer (term expires 12/31/10)
• Ray Thompson (term expires 12/31/08)
• Maxine Dimeler  (term expires 12/31/10)
    

Library Staff 

With the exception of the Library Director, all library staff work under a collective bargaining agreement established between Middletown Borough and Teamsters Local No. 776.

• Stephanie Liva, Director 
• Barbara Scull, Librarian 
• Tara Dowell, Youth Services Specialist 
• Nancy Brown, Library Aide 
• Rosemary Eddy, Library Aide 
• Heather Hardeman, Library Aide
• Angela Pendleton, Library Aide 
• Heather Reardon, Library Aide
• Kim Vulatic, Library Aide   

Library Policies
 

Annual Report