Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Six Mile Regional Library District is a seven member board elected “at large” by the constituents of the Library District. Elections are held every other year, in odd numbered years, with two seats on the ballot each time with the exception of the third year, when three seats appear. Each term is six years. Board members are not compensated for their service to the District. Trustees derive their authority and responsibilities from state law, 75 ILCS 16/ Public Library District Act of 1991

President: Linda McDonnell (May 2021 – April 2027)
Vice President: Liz Cicio (May 2021 – April 2023)
Secretary: Adam Followell-Young (May 2021 – April 2027)
Treasurer: Dewey Melton (May 2021 – April 2027)
Trustee: Mary Jo Akeman (May 2019 – April 2025)
Trustee: Chris Hutchings (May 2017 – April 2023)
Trustee: Julie Willaredt (May 2019 – April 2025)

(Current Term)

DUTIES
The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing library policy, hiring a library administrator, adopting an annual library budget, and authorizing library services.

BOARD MEMBERS
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LIBRARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Meeting Schedule

Approved Minutes of Past Meetings

Agenda of Upcoming Meeting

Board Ordinances, Resolutions, and Policies

Public Notices

Decennial Committee On Local Government Efficiency

2001 Delmar

ClosedToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

2145 Johnson

ClosedToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Upcoming Events

Nintendo Switch September 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Nintendo SwitchEvery Saturday, 1-4 PMTeen Room, 2001 Delmar AveGrades 7-12For more information email the Teen Services Librarian at: [email protected]
S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits October 1, 2023 S.T.E.A.M. Take Home KitsScience Technology Engineering Arts MathSeptember: Floating Ball GameOctober: Inflating GhostsNovember: Spinning HelicoptersFor Grades 2-6Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions at either library location while supplies last.Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
5th Annual Library Crawl October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023 October 1st through 31st Check out some of our neighboring libraries this Fall The crawl passports will be available September 30th at both libraries. Visit 5 libraries by October 31st and you will be entered into a drawing for a Quick Trip gift card! Passports must be turned in by November 2nd.
Story Time October 2, 2023 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am 2145 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Story TimeEnjoy stories, music and crafts!Mondays at 10 AMSMRLD 2145 Johnson Road&Wednesdays at 6 PMSMRLD 2001 Delmar AveQuestions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238
Book Challenges on the Rise: Support Your Freedom to Read October 2, 2023 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Zoom Registration Link: https://vapld.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5JqN2Bt1RBOfSjQoWwNB7A#/registration“Freedom to Read” is a fundamental American right: your right to choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family. That right is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. And your public library supports that right by providing free and open access to all. Book…