Luella Hairston, President
I have been married to Hugh Hairston for 20 years. My husband, Hugh, is an associate pastor at Loveland Church. We have one daughter together, Jasmine, who was a member of the Library Teen Advisory Board and now attends Seattle Pacific University. Together, we have a blended family of 6 grown children and 6 grandchildren.

Growing up in humble beginnings helped me to become profoundly aware of the importance of books and reading. Being able to connect and discover whole new worlds of learning and experience through the doors of our beloved public library planted a seed deep within me which has fueled the love of education I have today.

When I consider/ponder what our libraries have to offer, it truly amazes me. Not only do our libraries provide print and non print materials, but also e-books/e-audio books, programming for the entire family, computer services, literary services, and much more. More importantly, all these services and programs are available to all regardless of socio-economic status.

Just as my family and I are able take full advantage of the services and programs that our three truly amazing Rancho Cucamonga Libraries provide, it is indeed a pleasure to be part of a library system that offers “unlimited possibilities” to its community members. Now, more than ever, libraries serve and are “essential sanctuaries” for the people. Patrons come to our libraries, not only because of our beautiful edifices but because of the library “experience.” I am truly grateful to be part of this institution and I consider it a great honor to be part of a system that truly provides information access to all.

Jackie Amsler, President Pro Tem
Some of my fondest memories are of visiting the local library with my mother or father, friends, and then with my children and grandchildren. One of the greatest gifts I have ever received was my parents teaching me to read by the age of four and all the wonderful things that I could find in books. Having moved many times as both a youngster and then as an adult, I cherished the friends I made within the books and those that I met at the library.

When our local library became the City of Rancho Cucamonga Library, I made a commitment to be an advocate for our community library. Having served as the first woman president of the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, the Community Relations manager for the local newspaper and now as an education coordinator for the Rancho Cucamonga Fontana YMCA, I witness daily the benefits our library provides to the business community, the residents, and my family.

If you are reading this, I thank you for visiting the library web site and hope that you are taking advantage of the many services provided at our Archibald Library, the Biane Library at the Cultural Center, or our Bookmobile. I invite you to join me in supporting our library because you must believe, as I do, that the quality of life in any city can be judged by its’ library and it is one of the lasting gifts that we can leave for our children.

Robert Coberly, Member
Mr. Coberly is the President of Countywide Lenders Corp., an Ontario-based company specializing in residential mortgages. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Prior to joining the Library Board of Trustees, Mr. Coberly spent over eleven years as a member of the Rancho Cucamonga Route 30/210 Task Force. Mr. Coberly and his wife, Dawn, live in Rancho Cucamonga with their son, Christopher. He is proud to have the opportunity to be involved with the Library and its important services to the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga.

Scott Haddon, Boardmember
Mr. Haddon and his daughter Sienna live in Rancho Cucamonga. He has been a resident of Rancho Cucamonga for almost 20 years.

Mr. Haddon is a Senior Procurement Contract Specialist for the County of Riverside and has over 25 years of procurement experience. Scott has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and recently received a certificate in Project Management from UCR. He currently serves as the Chair of the Inland Empire chapter of CAPPO (California Association of Public Purchasing Organization) and has served as a board member of a private elementary school.

Always having a love for libraries and the knowledge and opportunities they provide, Mr. Haddon is proud to be a part of the process of supporting and continuously enhancing our extraordinary library system.

Janet Temkin, Boardmember
Janet Temkin is a new member of the Library Board. Ms. Temkin, Superintendent of the Cucamonga School District, has been a Rancho Cucamonga resident for 21 years. Janet believes that her children and the children she serves in the school district have had wonderful opportunities as a direct result of the services provided by the Library. She is excited to serve the community through her involvement and support of the Library.