Board meetings are held on a monthly basis. See the full schedule of 2023 board meetings.
President
Lawrence (Larry) Acheff
Appointed by
Lake County Commissioners
July 1, 2021
Vice President
Charman Shields-Williamson
Appointed by
Merrillville School Board
October 31, 2020
Secretary
Molly Dunscombe
Appointed by
Merrillville School Board
January 15, 2022
Sean Conley
Appointed by
Lake County Commissioners
October 18, 2023
Alice Hunt Lounges
Appointed by
The Nine School Boards of Lake County
July 26, 2022
Michael (Mike) McIntyre
Appointed by
Lake County Council
July 15, 2021
Martha (Marti) Ross
Appointed by
Lake County Council
July 11, 2023
The Lake County Public Library is governed by the Board of Trustees. The seven member board is responsible for library governance and policy. Trustees are appointed by the Lake County Commissioners, the Lake County Council, the Merrillville School Board and the Nine School Boards of Lake County.
The Board of Trustees meets monthly at 4:30pm on the fourth Thursday in the Administrative Building located at 1919 W 81st Ave. Merrillville, IN. In the event of a holiday or scheduling conflict, adjusted meeting dates will be reflected in the annual notice as well as on the library events calendar.