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The Monroe County Library System enriches the quality of life for all residents of the county by providing free access to informational, educational and recreational resources.

MCLS Mission Statement

The Monroe County Library System is organized as a county library under Michigan law, but is operated independently of county government and receives no appropriated county funding.

The Library System is governed by a five member Board of Trustees, appointed to five-year terms by the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.

The Library Board establishes all Library policies, adopts an annual operating budget, and hires a Director to administer the operations of the Library.

The Library Board conducts its business during regular monthly meetings which are open to the public and are held in branch libraries throughout the system. The Board adopts its annual meeting calendar on or before January of each year. Most Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month beginning at 5 PM. Any changes in meeting times, dates, or locations are posted in advance. To confirm a meeting date, time, or location please call the library’s business office at 241-5770.

Board Member Position Term
     
Catharine Calder Chairperson July 1, 1995 – December 31, 2020
Rob Peven Vice-Chairperson December 15, 2020 – December 31, 2021
Beth LaPensee Secretary March 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023
Bernie Smith Trustee January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2024
Dr. Rita Gordon Trustee January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2027

 

2023 Board of Trustees Meetings

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Date Location
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Ellis
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Daume – Cancelled
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Navarre
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Erie
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Ida
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Maybee
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Dorsch
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Daume
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Dundee
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Blue Bush
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. | Budget Workshop  Daume
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. Daume

 

2022 Monroe County Library System Retiree Health Care Calendar

Date Location
Monday, February 28, 2022
Reorganize and elect officers | Risk analysis discussion		 Daume
Monday, May 16, 2022
Review annual audit report | (MAPERS May 21-24, Grand Traverse Resort)		 Daume
Monday, August 22, 2022
Review Actuarial report for retiree health care | Review investment policy		 Daume
Monday, November 28, 2022
Set meeting schedule | Review trustee term expiration | Gather materials for annual report for retirees		 Daume

 

2022 Proposed Budget

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Past Board of Trustees Meetings

2022 Meeting Minutes

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2021 Meeting Minutes

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2020 Meeting Minutes

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2004 - 2019 Meeting Minutes

Minutes from 2004 through 2019 are available in ZIP archives by year. The ZIP files can be downloaded to your computer and each contain PDFs of the meeting minutes.