Serve on the McHenry Public Library District Board of Trustees

The McHenry Public Library District Board of Trustees is seeking applications from interested district residents to serve on the Library Board. The selected candidate will serve until the next regular election -- April 2023. Candidates must live in the district and be a registered voter.

The Library Board is comprised of seven volunteer members responsible for establishing library policy, approving the budget, supervising the director, helping develop the library's long-range plan, helping promote the library, attending monthly meetings and participating in opportunities for continuing education. This official document outlines the role of a library trustee.

The appointed candidate will be selected based on their willingness to devote the time and effort necessary to carry out the duties of a trustee, their ability to work well with others, their ability to plan and establish policies for service, their open-mindedness and respect for the opinions of others, their interest in the library, and their knowledge of the community.

Residents who would like to be considered for the appointment should complete and return an application by July 15, 2021. Applications are available for downloading and printing HERE or at the library. Completed applications should be This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to Lesley Jakacki, Executive Director, or mailed to her attention at: McHenry Public Library District, 809 Front St. McHenry IL 60050.

After all applications have been reviewed, the Library Board will schedule interviews with the selected candidates.

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McHenry Public Library District Board of Trustees

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Board Meetings are generally held the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. See a list of FY 2021/22 meeting dates HERE. The public is welcome to attend. If you wish to attend a meeting, please email Library Executive Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least eight hours before the meeting to get instructions for entering the building, or call the library at 815-385-0036. The MPLD will make all board meetings accessible to people with physical disabilities under the current ADA requirements. Anyone with a physical disability may contact the library (815-385-0036) within 4 hours of any meeting date to request special access to any board meeting. 

2021 Meeting Dates/Documents

2020 Meeting Dates/Documents

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2018 Meeting Dates/Documents

2017 Meetings/Documents