OVERVIEW
Brownstown Public Library serves a population of 7,325 which includes of the town of Brownstown, Brownstown Township, Grassy Fork Township, and Driftwood Township.
The library’s mission is to make readily available, to the greatest possible number of residents, the most wanted library materials of all kinds and to serve as a point of access for any needed information.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The library board of trustees are responsible for setting polices, hiring a director, planning for the future of the library, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the library, and to advocate for the library in the community. The board is comprised of seven residents of the library district. Each appointment is for a four-year term with term limits of four consecutive terms. The library board members serve without compensation.
Meetings
The Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the library conference room. Changes to meeting dates: March 2025 meeting will take place on 3/25/2025.
Current Board
Jordan McKinley - President
Second term
Appointing Body: County Council
Term Expires: 2025
Jill Carlin - Vice President
Second term
Appointing Body: Brownstown Central Community School Board
Term Expires: 2027
Jackie Gibson - Treasurer
Fourth term
Appointing Body: County Commissioners
Term Expires: 2025
Paula Workman - Secretary
First term
Appointing Body: Brownstown Central Community School Board
Term Expires: 2025
Janette Elliott
Third term
Appointing Body: County Council
Term Expires: 2027
Kim Lockman
Second term
Appointing Body: Brownstown Central Community School Board
Term Expires: 2028
Melanie Preston
First term
Appointing Body: County Commissioners
Term Expires: 2026
STAFF
Sherri May
Director
slmay@brownstownpl.org
Natasha Perry
Circulation Manager/Adult Program Coordinator
ncperry@brownstownpl.org
Michelle Owens
Youth Services Specialist
mrowens@brownstownpl.org