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Board of Trustees
The Library is governed by an elected seven member board, who serve six-year terms. Through long-range planning, the Board of Trustees ensures that high quality services and materials are available to patrons of the district.
Regular Library Board of Trustees Meetings are held in the Board Room of the Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles, Illinois, at 7 p.m. Meetings are usually on the third Wednesday of the month.
Contact Information
To leave a voice message for the Board, call 847-663-6650. Your message will be automatically distributed to each Board member.
Board Members
Karen J. Dimond, President
Term Expires: 2025
Email | 847-663-6652
Training Certificate of Completion (Open Meetings Act)
Name three words that describe you.
Lawyer, Lifelong-learner, and Library Fan
Name three words that describe our Library.
Welcoming, Service-orientated, Avenue to All Information
Why did you want to be a trustee?
I wanted to serve the Library that has served my family so well.
Linda Ryan, Vice President
Term Expires: 2021
Email | 847-663-6657
Training Certificate of Completion (Open Meetings Act)
Name three words that describe you.
Devoted, Driven, Empathetic
Name three words that describe our Library.
Community, Resources, Valuable
Why did you want to be a trustee?
I enjoy being a library trustee to ensure that we in the Niles-Maine library district have one of the best 21st-century resources within minutes from our own home.
Dianne Olson, Secretary
Term Expires: 2023
Email | 847-663-6655
Training Certificate of Completion (Open Meetings Act)
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Patient, Reliable, Conscientious
Name three words that describe our Library.
Welcoming, Diversified, Powerful
Why did you want to be a trustee?
To be a trustee is to ensure that NMDL continues to offer great services that enrich our community!
Patti Rozanski, Treasurer
Term Expires: 2021
Email | 847-663-6653
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Enthusiastic, Caring, Energetic
Name three words that describe our Library.
Empowering, Enlightening, Fantastic
Why did you want to be a trustee?
I am loyal to the Library and I care about helping it serve its residents.
Carolyn Drblik, Trustee
Term Expires: 2025
Email | 847-663-6654
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Innovative, Compassionate, Trustworthy
Name three words that describe our Library.
Enlightening, Friendly, Evolving
Why did you want to be a trustee?
I became a trustee to provide a viable, sustainable library through collaboration with staff, residents and trustees.
Becky Keane-Adams, Trustee
Term Expires: 2021
Email | 847-663-6651
Name three words that describe you.
Compassionate, Diligent, Resilient
Name three words that describe our Library.
Safe, Indispensable, Equalizing
Why did you want to be a trustee?
I want to serve Niles by ensuring that our Library continues to be a place for all. I think my personal and professional experience can lend pertinent viewpoints and expertise that will benefit the Library. I envision it as a welcoming place for young and old, a top-notch tech center, an educational support system, and a safe gathering place. As a trustee, it is my honor to safeguard our Library's resources and our community's interests.