The purpose of the Ontario Public Library is to serve the residents of the Town of Ontario as defined in the Absolute Charter approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Board of Regents and adopted by the Library Board of Trustees on June 29, 1973.
The business and affairs of the Library shall be governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of five (5) members operating with full authority of Education Law, §226 Powers of Trustees of Institutions. BYLAWS of the Ontario Public Library
Trustees serve five year terms, January through December, and may serve two full terms. Trustees may serve additional time to fill an open position created when a Trustee is unable to fulfill their full term. Trustees are Ontario residents who volunteer their time for this important community responsibility.
The Board of Trustees for 2025, their executive office, and term follows:
- Lauren Frank, President. 2024-2028
- Anne Jurgens, Vice-President. 2021-2025
- Gail Kirchgessner, Secretary 2023-2028
- Sean Arliss, 2022- 2026
- Rachel Lee, 2025-2029
- M. Goodenough, Treasurer. Ex Officio, Non-voting member
- Anne Rehor, Library Director, attends all meeting
2025 Library Board of Trustees Scheduled Meetings
- January 21
- February 18
- March 18, 4:00 PM
- April 15
- May 20
- June 17
- July 14 (Monday)
- August 19
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
Board meetings will be held monthly, on the third Tuesday, except as noted. All meetings are open to the public and begin at 5:00pm, unless otherwise announced.
Minutes of Board Meetings
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Updated 1/7/2025