Library Board of Trustees
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee
Gail Gawlik
Diane M. Harris
Lynn Poper Samalea
Elaine Bottomley
Emita R. Ostrem
Dr. John L. Markley
Kelly Rohder-Tonelli
Katie Gulas
Nancy K. Henricksen
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 policy, authorizing services, establishing the budget, hiring the Executive Director, and authorizing the collection of the designated 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 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Agendas are posted 48 hours prior to the meeting. Minutes are posted within seven days of approval.
Board Meeting Schedule
The public is welcome to attend board meetings. The Library Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm.
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.
2025
January 9th – Black Road Branch
February 20th – Black Road Branch
March 20th – Black Road Branch
April 17h – Black Road Branch
May 15th – Black Road Branch
June 10th – Black Road Branch
July 17th – Ottawa Street Branch
August 21st – Ottawa Street Branch
September 18th – Ottawa Street Branch
October 16th – Ottawa Street Branch
November 20th – Ottawa Street Branch
December 18th-Ottawa Street Branch
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Commitee Meetings
- March 20
- Agenda
- Minutes
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.
Approved July 15, 2010