Governance
The library is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Manhattan Public Library Board of Trustees consists of seven members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city commission (K.S.A. 12-1222). In addition to the appointed members, the mayor serves as an ex officio member of the board, which means that by virtue of the office or position, the mayor is a member. Trustees serve a four-year term and are eligible for one reappointment.
Board meetings in 2026 are scheduled at 4 p.m. on the following dates. Any changes in the schedule or notice of special meetings will be posted below.
| Month | Date |
|---|---|
| January | 01/26/2026 |
| February | 02/23/2026 |
| March | 03/30/2026 |
| April | 04/27/2026 |
| May | 06/01/2026 |
| June | 06/29/2026 |
| Month | Date |
|---|---|
| July | No Meeting |
| August | 08/31/2026 |
| September | 09/28/2026 |
| October | 10/26/2026 |
| November | 11/30/2026 |
| December | No Meeting |
Agendas
8.31.26 [PDF, 171.22 KB]
6.29.26 [PDF, 169.04 KB]
6.01.26 [PDF, 168.07 KB]
4.27.26 [PDF, 174.87 KB]
3.30.26 [PDF, 176.18 KB]
2.23.26 [PDF, 170.82 KB]
1.26.26 [PDF, 174.52 KB]
11.24.25 [PDF, 191.31 KB]
10.27.25 [PDF, 190.75 KB]
09.29.25 [PDF, 169.08 KB]
08.25.25 [PDF, 188.82 KB]
06.30.25 [PDF, 188.09 KB]
06.02.25 [PDF, 138.32 KB]
04.28.25 [PDF, 137.96 KB]
03.31.25 [PDF, 140.56 KB]
02.24.25 [PDF, 128.53 KB]
01.27.25 [PDF, 108.87 KB]
11.25.24 [PDF, 131.13 KB]
10.28.24 [PDF, 108.43 KB]
09.30.24 [PDF, 110.00 KB]
08.26.24 [PDF, 106.17 KB]
06.24.24 [PDF, 128.20 KB]
05.20.24 [PDF, 107.54 KB]
05.06.24 [PDF, 108.63 KB]
03.25.24 [PDF, 106.01 KB]
Minutes
6.01.26 [PDF, 3.50 MB]
4.27.26 [PDF, 3.24 MB]
3.30.26 [PDF, 3.32 MB]
2.23.26 [PDF, 3.77 MB]
1.26.26 [PDF, 4.11 MB]
11.24.25 [PDF, 3.78 MB]
10.27.25 [PDF, 3.62 MB]
09.29.25 [PDF, 3.49 MB]
08.25.25 [PDF, 3.85 MB]
06.30.25 [PDF, 3.16 MB]
06.02.25 [PDF, 351.71 KB]
04.28.25 [PDF, 3.72 MB]
03.31.25 [PDF, 4.87 MB]
02.24.25 [PDF, 2.55 MB]
01.28.25 [PDF, 2.67 MB]
11.25.24 [PDF, 280.02 KB]
10.28.24 [PDF, 261.42 KB]
09.30.24 [PDF, 257.32 KB]
08.26.24 [PDF, 266.53 KB]
06.24.24 [PDF, 232.46 KB]
05.20.24 [PDF, 194.35 KB]
05.06.24 [PDF, 206.51 KB]
03.25.24 [PDF, 208.19 KB]
Library Board of Trustees
The duties of the Board of Trustees are defined by K.S.A. 12-1225. Trustees approve library policy and serve on finance, building and grounds, legislative, and policy and planning committees. The library board hires and evaluates the library director.
Linda Cook – President
Unexpired Term: 05/03/2022 – 04/30/2024
1st Term: 05/01/2024 – 04/30/2028
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Lucas Loughmiller – Vice President
1st Term: 05/01/2023 – 04/30/2027
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Tara Coleman
1st Term: 06/07/2022 – 04/30/2026
2nd Term: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2030
Tanya González
1st Term: 07/05/2022 – 04/30/2026
2nd Term: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2030
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