The Library

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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

About the Library Board

The Library Board is composed of nine members who serve no more than two three-year staggered terms of office. Five members are appointed by the Mayor of Springfield to represent the city and four are appointed by the Greene County Commission to represent the county.

The function of the Library Board is to set policy, approve the annual budget and hire the Director. Board committees are appointed by the Board President.

The Board holds regularly scheduled monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. at a branch library. The committees, Buildings & Grounds, Executive, Finance & Personnel and Programs, Services & Technology, meet as needed throughout the year.

Library Board of Trustees Members 2022-2023

  • Clinton Beecham

    President
    County
    2nd term ending 2025

  • Rachael Morrow

    Vice President
    County
    1st term ending 2023

  • Samuel Snider

    Secretary
    County
    1st term ending 2024

  • Stacey Penney

    Treasurer
    County
    1st term ending 2023

  • Christopher Bozarth

    City
    2nd term ending 2025

  • Emily Denniston

    City
    2nd term ending 2023

  • Aaron Jones

    City
    1st term ending 2025

  • Cindy Waites

    City
    2nd term ending 2023

  • David Yancey

    City
    1st term ending 2024

Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

Board meetings will begin at 4 p.m., except for the April retreat, in the community room of the following branch libraries. Click on the branch name for directions to the Library.

Board Meeting Minutes

More Minutes

Notice of Public Meetings

Finance & Personnel Committee (pdf)
January 17, 2023

Board of Trustees Meeting (pdf)
January 17, 2023