Monroe County Public Library is under the direction of a seven-member board of trustees who serve without pay. Board members are appointed for four-year staggered terms: two by the County Commissioners, three by the School Corporations, and two by the County Council.
| Members | Appointing Authority |
Original Appointment Term |
Term ends | |
| John A. Walsh | President | County Council |
February 2006 4th Term |
1-31-2022 |
| Christine Harrison | Vice-President | Richland Bean Blossom Community School Corporation |
February 2017 1st Term |
1-31-2021 |
| David L. Ferguson | Treasurer | Monroe County Commissioners |
February 2008 3rd Term |
1-31-2020 |
| Fred Risinger | Secretary | County Council |
April 2007 3rd Term |
1-31-2019 |
| Kari Isaacson Esarey | Trustee | Monroe County Community School Corporation |
March 2009 3rd Term |
1-31-2021 |
| Katherine E. Loser | Trustee | County Commissioners |
August 2015 2nd Term |
1-31-2022 |
| Valerie Merriam | Trustee | Monroe County Community School Corporation |
February 2011 2nd Term |
1-31-2019 |
Regular meetings: Third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in Meeting Room 1B, first floor.
The board is the policy-making body of the Library and determines such matters as hours open, holidays, vacations, salaries, and also works with the Director in preparing the Library budget. The board hires and advises the Director in the operation of the Library. The board meets monthly; meetings are open to the public. Meeting agenda with time and location are posted in various locations in the library 48 hours in advance. Meetings are cablecast live on the government channel of Community Access Television Services (CATS).
