Board of Trustees

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, 2025​
Rob Peven Vice-Chairperson December 15, 2020 – December 31, 2026
Beth LaPensee Secretary January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2028
Bernie Smith Trustee January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2024
Dr. Rita Gordon Trustee January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2027

 

2024 Board of Trustees Meetings

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Date Location
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Ellis
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Vivian
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Bedford
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. South Rockwood
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Petersburg
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Cancelled
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. Ellis
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Cancelled
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Newport
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Frenchtown
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. | Budget Workshop  Daume
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. Daume

 

2023 Monroe County Library System Retiree Health Care Calendar

Date Location
Monday, February 27, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
Reorganize and elect officers | Risk analysis discussion
Daume
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
Review annual audit report
Daume
Monday, August 21, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
Review Actuarial report for retiree health care | Review investment policy
Daume
Monday, November 27, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
Set meeting schedule | Review trustee term expiration | Gather materials for annual report for retirees
Daume

 

2024 Budget

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Past Board of Trustees Meetings

2023 Meeting Minutes

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2022 Meeting Minutes

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2021 Meeting Minutes
2020 Meeting Minutes

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2004 - 2019 Meeting Minutes