Library Board

The Library Board meets monthly at the library and all meetings are open to the public.

Board Meetings

When: First Monday of the Month at 4:30pm (changes are posted on our doors and typically both on the website and Facebook)

Where: Library Community Room

Description: The Board welcomes anyone who wishes to come and share their insights about the library.

Board of Trustees for Hastings Public Library*

Officers

Kelli Newberry – President, Hastings Charter Township

Jeff Kniaz – Vice President, Hastings City

Jane Cybulski – Secretary, Rutland Township

Trustees

Audrey Burton – Rutland Township

Chloe Kelly - Hastings Charter Township

David Koons – Hastings City

Bill Nesbitt – Hastings City

Cloe Oliver - Hastings City

Brenda Stacy – Hastings City

_{*Updated February 7, 2023}

Board Meeting Documents

Copies of past recent board meeting minutes, handouts and Director's Reports are available below. Contact the Director if interested in older meeting information or if there are questions on anything related to the board meetings.

Library Board Bylaws (PDF)

Meeting Documents:

Ethics Statement for Library Board Members

Board members must promote a high level of library service while observing ethical standards.
Board members must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the institution.
It is incumbent upon any trustee to disqualify himself or herself immediately whenever the appearance of conflict of interest exists.
Board members must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of the institution, acknowledging the formal position of the board even if they personally disagree.
A board member must respect the confidential nature of library business while being aware of and in compliance with applicable laws governing freedom of information.
Board members must be prepared to support to the fullest the efforts of librarians in resisting censorship of library materials by groups or individuals.
Board members who accept appointment to the library board are expected to perform all of the functions of library board members.

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