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Board meetings are held monthly at 4:30 PM on the fourth Thursday in the Administrative Building located at 1919 W 81st Ave. Merrillville, IN. In the event of a holiday or scheduling conflict, adjusted meeting dates will be reflected in the annual notice as well as on the library events calendar. See the full schedule of 2025 board meetings.
President
Sean Conley
Appointed by
Lake County Commissioners
October 18, 2023
Term expires
June 30, 2026
Vice President
Martha (Marti) Ross
Appointed by
Lake County Council
July 11, 2023
Term expires
July 11, 2027
Secretary
Molly Dunscombe
Appointed by
Merrillville School Board
January 15, 2022
Term expires
January 15, 2026
Karen Fitzgerald-Tillman
Appointed by
Lake County Commissioners
July 16, 2025
Term expires
December 31, 2028
Charman Shields-Williamson
Appointed by
Merrillville School Board
October 31, 2024
Term expires
October 30, 2028
Alice Hunt-Lounges
Appointed by
The Nine School Boards of Lake County
July 26, 2022
Term expires
July 25, 2026
Wendy Mis
Appointed by
Lake County Council
July 25, 2025
Term expires
July 25, 2029
The Lake County Public Library is governed by the Board of Trustees. The seven member board is responsible for library governance and policy. Trustees are appointed by the Lake County Commissioners, the Lake County Council, the Merrillville School Board and the Nine School Boards of Lake County.
The Board of Trustees meets monthly at 4:30pm on the fourth Thursday in the Administrative Building located at 1919 W 81st Ave. Merrillville, IN. In the event of a holiday or scheduling conflict, adjusted meeting dates will be reflected in the annual notice as well as on the library events calendar.
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