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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 Commons Meeting Room of the Niles-Maine District Library at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
Public comments may be delivered in-person or by emailing them to Executive Director Susan Dove Lempke by 5:30 p.m. on the day of the board meeting to be read. Public Comment policy allows for 30 minutes of comments, with a limit of five minutes per speaker. Priority will be given to speakers who come in-person, but written comments will be read aloud if there is time remaining.
Regular Board Meeting
The Regular Board Meeting will be held in the Commons Meeting Room of the Niles-Maine District Library on Wednesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda here.
Access the virtual board meeting via Facebook Live or Zoom here and use passcode 911352. Dial in with your phone using 312-626-6799 followed by 93038938038#.
Special Board Meeting
The Special Board Meeting will be held in the Commons Meeting Room of the Niles-Maine District Library on Friday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda here. Streaming information coming soon.
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
Carolyn Drblik, President
Term Expires: 2025
Email | 847-663-6654
Training Certificate of Completion (Open Meetings Act)
Name three words that describe you.
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.
Suzanne Schoenfeldt, Secretary
Term Expires: 2027
Email | 847-663-6657
Name three words that describe you.
Determined, Creative, Resilient
Name three words that describe our Library.
Educational, Place to Dream, Empowering
Why did you want to be a trustee?
I feel it was my civic responsibility to advocate for a strong library community. Volunteering is a key part of my life, and the ability to connect and dedicate my time is what initially drew me to the position. Personal satisfaction comes from working for, and with people of the community. This way we are able to mutually establish goals and work together to continue to make the Niles Maine Library a great place to be.
Becky Keane-Adams, Trustee
Term Expires: 2023
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 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.
Dianne Olson, Trustee
Term Expires: 2023
Email | 847-663-6655
Training Certificate of Completion (Open Meetings Act)
Name three words that describe you.
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, Trustee
Term Expires: 2027
Email | 847-663-6653
Training Certficiate of Completion (Open Meetings Act)
Name three words that describe you.
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.