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Meet the Board

Current Board of Trustees & Meeting Schedule

To contact the Board of Trustees, email us at trusteecommunication@northbrook.info 

Photo of Board member Stacy Oliver President 
Stacy Oliver
Term: 2023-2027
Photo of Board member Janet Spector Bishop Vice President 
Janet Spector Bishop
Term: 2023-2027
Photo of Board member Nimesh-Patel Treasurer
Nimesh Patel
Term: 2025-2029
Photo of Board member Barbara Unikel Secretary
Barbara Unikel
Term: 2025-2029
Photo of Board member Maura Crisham Maura Crisham
Term: 2023-2027
Photo of Board member Adam Bazer Adam Bazer
Term: 2025-2027
Photo of Board member Bryce Budin Bryce Budin
Term: 2025-2029

Board meetings are held at 7:00pm at the library, unless noted otherwise. Watch Board Meeting recordings and find meeting packets/agendas, minutes, and recordings.

Meeting Schedule

  • Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • Thursday, June 18, 2026
  • Thursday, July 16, 2026
  • Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • Thursday, September 17, 2026
  • Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026
  • NO DECEMBER MEETING
  • Thursday, January 21, 2027
  • Thursday, February 18, 2027
  • Thursday, March 18, 2027
  • Thursday, April 15, 2027

The Northbrook Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend any meetings of the Board and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of these meetings or the facilities are requested to contact Kate Hall at 847-272-7084 promptly to allow the Northbrook Public Library to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Hearing-impaired individuals may establish TDD contact by calling 847-272-7084.

Community members wishing to respectfully share thoughts about any matter concerning the Northbrook Public Library may do so during Public Comments. The Board typically does not immediately respond to public comments or engage in open dialogue, but we are of course actively listening to your thoughts, comments, and suggestions. If follow-up communication is necessary, a staff member will contact you following the meeting. Thank you for your understanding of these guidelines. Here is a link to our Public Comment Policy.

Visit Board Meetings for links to minutes and recordings from past meetings and to watch the livestream of this month's meeting.