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, Finance & Personnel, Buildings & Grounds and Programs, Services & Technology, meet as needed throughout the year.

Library Board of Trustees Members 2019-2020


  • Bill Garvin

    President
    City
    2nd term ending 2021

  • Ashley Norgard

    Vice President
    City
    2nd term ending 2021

  • Don Chenevert Jr.

    Secretary
    County
    1st term ending 2021

  • Cindy Waites

    Treasurer
    City
    1st term ending 2020

  • Clinton Beecham

    County
    1st term ending 2022

  • Emily Denniston

    City
    1st term ending 2020

  • Katie Moore

    County
    2nd term ending 2022

  • Michele Risdal-Barnes

    County
    2nd term ending 2020

  • Marteze "Tez" Ward

    City
    1st term ending 2022

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)
February 18, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting (pdf)
February 18, 2020