MPL Board of Trustees

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 2023 are scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. on the following dates. Any changes in the schedule or notice of special meetings will be posted below and on the library’s public bulletin board.

MonthDate
January01/30/2023
February02/27/2023
March03/27/2023
April04/24/2023
MayTBD
June06/26/2023
MonthDate
JulyTBD
August08/28/2023
September09/25/2023
October10/30/2023
November11/27/2023
DecemberTBD

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.

Elaine Shannon – President
1st Term: 5/20/2015 – 04/30/2019
2nd Term: 5/01/2019 – 04/30/2023
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Tyler Darnell – Vice President
1st Term: 06/06/2017 – 04/30/2021
2nd Term: 05/01/2021 – 04/30/2025
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Stacy Kohlmeier
1st Term: 05/01/2016 – 04/30/2020
2nd Term: 05/01/2020 – 04/30/2024
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Jayme Morris-Hardeman
1st Term: 05/01/2019 – 04/30/2023
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Linda Cook
Filling an Unexpired Term: 05/03/2022 – 04/30/2024
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Tara Coleman
1st Term: 06/07/2022 – 04/30/2026
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Tanya González
1st Term: 07/05/2022 – 04/30/2026
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Mayor Mark Hatesohl – Ex-Officio
City Hall
1101 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS  66502
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