Library Board
Library Board of Trustees
A seven-member board of trustees governs the library. The board meets at the library on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. They represent the interests of the people in our library district.
They adopt library policies, set the library’s annual budget, and hire the director. All library board meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas are available at the library before each meeting.
The members of the board are:
Melissia Smitka | Chair
Aly Evans | Vice-Chair
Sheldon Wheaton | Treasurer
Kathy Reno| Member
Chris Mensch | Secretary
Vacant |
Vacant |
Committee Assignments:
- Finance Committee – Sheldon Wheaton, Aly Evans
- Personnel & Policies Committee – Melissia Smitka, Kathy Reno, Chris Mensch
- Building & Equipment Committee – Sheldon Wheaton
Board Meeting Documents
L.C.L. Board Meeting Agenda 01/28/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Minutes 01/28/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Agenda 02/25/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Minutes 02/25/25
L.C.L. Annual Board Meeting Agenda 03/04/25
L.C.L. Annual Board Meeting Minutes 03/04/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Agenda 03/25/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Minutes 03/25/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Agenda 04/22/25
L.C.L Board Meeting Minutes 04/22/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Agenda 05/27/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Minutes 05/27/25
L.C.L. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 06/16/25
L.C.L. Special Meeting Minutes 06/16/25
L.C.L. Board Meeting Agenda 06/24/25
Our Vision
The Board of Trustees operates according to a publicly-available set of bylaws. The board also utilizes a set of guiding principles known as RISE (Reading, Information, Space, and Entertainment) in determining the library’s direction.
Linwood Community Library’s Core Principles: RISE
Linwood Community Library’s Board of Directors Bylaws
Joining the Board
The board members serve four-year terms, with any expiring board positions being filled by election at the annual meeting. Vacated seats on the board may be filled by appointment by the board chair and a confirming majority vote of the remaining board members.
The position is a volunteer role, but it’s a vital position that helps determine the focus and future course of the library. It’s also a way to be part of a wonderful and integral asset to the community.