President
Lynn Poper Samalea
Vice President
Nancy K. Henricksen
Secretary
Gail Gawlik
Treasurer
Elaine Bottomley
Trustee
Emita R. Ostrem
Trustee
Diane M. Harris
Trustee
Dr. John L. Markley
Trustee
Esperanza Chavez
Trustee
Kelly Rohder-Tonelli
Contact: The entire Board of Trustees can be reached using this email address Board@jolietlibrary.org.
The Joliet Public Library Board is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. The trustees are appointed by the Mayor for a three-year term.
The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing Library policy, authorizing services provided by the Library, establishing the Library budget, hiring the Library Executive Director, and authorizing the collection of the designated Library millage. Library Board members do not receive compensation for their services.
The Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room "B" of the Main Library. During the months of May through October, the Board Meetings are held at the Black Road Branch. The meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted 48 hours prior to the meeting. Minutes are posted within seven days of approval.
First Reading: June 17, 2010
Second Reading and Passage: July 15, 2010
Mission Statement
We bring together the resources, services, and expertise to inspire Joliet residents of all ages to Read, Explore, Ask, and Discover. The Library connects you to your world, your community, and yourself.
Core Values
We fundamentally believe in responsible stewardship of community resources. In order to best serve our community, we are guided by these core values:
- Convenient and reliable services that are responsive to diverse community interests;
- A dedication to our role as a child’s first pathway to discovering the larger world;
- The opportunity for personal growth, enrichment, and education through the Library’s programs, materials, and resources;
- A commitment to a professional, knowledgeable, and productive workforce;
- Technology that appropriately expands and enhances services;
- Collaboration, community engagement, and social responsibility; and
- The freedom to read, listen to, and view resources with confidentiality.
The public is welcome to attend board meetings. The Library
Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm.
2021
January 21st - Ottawa Street Branch/Virtual
February 18th - Ottawa Street Branch/Virtual
March 18th - Ottawa Street Branch/Virtual
April 15th - Black Road Branch/Virtual
May 20th - Black Road Branch
June 17th - Black Road Branch
July 15th - Black Road Branch
August 19th - Black Road Branch
September 16th - Black Road Branch
October 21st - Black Road Branch
November 18th - Black Road Branch
December 16th - Black Road Branch
Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to attend a board meeting at the Library should contact the ADA Compliance Officer by telephone at 815-740-2669, by email at business@jolietlibrary.org or in writing, not less than five (5) working days prior to the meeting.
Revised and Adopted 09/17/20
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Black Road Branch 
Ottawa Street Branch 
