The library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. The Lima Board of Education has the responsibility of appointing all seven members to the Library Board. Trustees appointed prior to September 30th, 2025, shall serve for a term of seven years. Trustees appointed on or after that date shall serve for a term of four years and are appointed on a staggered basis. Library Board members serve without compensation; their only reward is library service to the people of the Lima School District.
'Andrea King - President
Jeannine Jordan - Vice President
Beth Jokinen
Andrew Kantonan
Dick Schroeder
Chris Adams
Maralee Sullivan
BOARD MEETINGS
The Lima Public Library Board of Trustees generally meet on the third Tuesday of each month, excluding June and July. Meetings are open to the public, in accordance with Ohio’s Sunshine Law, and begin at 12:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the administrative offices at the Lima Public Library located at 650 W. Market St. Lima, OH 45801.
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Public Comment Policy
Policy last updated: May 19, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Lima Public Library encourages comments, questions, and suggestions from the public. The most effective means of communication in this regard is directly with the Library Staff. The Staff is available to meet with citizens concerning all aspects of Library service in Allen County.
Persons wishing to address the Board may do so at any regularly scheduled meeting during the Agenda time reserved for “Public Comment”. Communications may be oral or written. Members of the public must register their desire to address the Board before the meeting’s “Call to Order” using a Public Comment Form (please call the library to request a form).
It is the intent of the Board that persons wishing to make comment or ask questions shall be afforded a reasonable and fair opportunity to do so. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to share their views with the Board. However, at the discretion of the presiding officer, a limitation may be made on the number of presentations. The decision of the presiding officer shall be final, with the consent of the Board, on all matters of procedure about public participation at meetings.
Board members may ask questions or for additional information from persons appearing before the Board. The Board will not take immediate or official action on any subject brought before it, without having time for review or study of matters presented.
Persons addressing the Board shall provide their name, address, and telephone number; and will identify any groups or organizations they represent or for which they are speaking in an official capacity. Such identification is intended solely for the purpose of maintaining an accurate public record of the proceedings and facilitating follow up communications.
The presiding officer may limit or restrict public participation at any meeting if such participation, in the opinion of the officer, becomes disruptive or abusive.