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 2024-2025

Stacey Penney President County 2nd term ending 2026	Aaron Jones Vice President City 1st term ending 2025	Christopher Bozarth Treasurer City 2nd term ending 2025
James Nevins Secretary County 1st term ending 2026	Clinton Beecham County 2nd term ending 2025	Rachael Morrow County 2nd term ending 2026
Melanie Weiler City 1st term ending 2026	David Yancey City 2nd term ending 2027	Mar'Ellen Felin City 1st term ending 2025

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.