Board of Trustees

Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees

The Rock Island Public Library is governed by a nine-member volunteer Board of Trustees, appointed by the Mayor of Rock Island. The Board is responsible for hiring the library director, setting library policy, and approving the annual budget. Members must reside in Rock Island.

  • To contact the board, please call the library director at 309-732-7300 or send an email.
  • Regular board meetings start at 5:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, 2nd Floor.
  • Meetings are posted on this page and in our events calendar.
  • Time is provided at the beginning of each meeting for brief public comment.
  • Meeting agendas and minutes are posted at all Rock Island Public Library locations and on this page as PDF documents, viewable on any computer with Adobe Reader.

More Information

Archived Board of Trustees Records

Library Policies

Email the Board of Trustees

Meeting Dates

RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.  Agendas and minutes are...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.  Agendas and minutes are...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.  Agendas and minutes are...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.  Agendas and minutes are...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

RIPL Trustees

Jenni Swanson

Board President
Term Expiration Year
April 2025

Elizabeth Russell

Vice-President
Term Expiration Year
April 2023

Jacki Nelson

Secretary and Treasurer
Term Expiration Year
April 2023

Eudell Watts, III

Trustee
Term Expiration Year
April 2025

Jo Noon

Trustee
Term Expiration Year
April 2023

Karen Phillips

Trustee
Term Expiration Year
April 2024

Patrick D. Mahar

Trustee
Term Expiration Year
April 2024

Dr. Yolanda Grandberry Pugh

Trustee
Term Expiration Year
April 2024

Deborah Freiburg

Trustee
Term Expiration Year
April 2025

Join the Board

Interested in serving on the library board of trustees? Please complete the application linked below and return it to:

Mayor's Office
Rock Island City Hall
1528 3rd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

Regular Meeting Agendas

Title Date File
May 2023 Meeting Agenda View Document
April 2023 Meeting Agenda View Document
March 2023 Meeting Agenda - CANCELED DUE TO QUORUM REQUIREMENT
February 2023 Meeting Agenda View Document
January 2023 Meeting Agenda View Document
December 2022 Meeting Agenda View Document

Special & Committee Meeting Agendas

Title Date File
April 2023 Personnel & Policy Committee Agenda View Document
March 2023 Building & Grounds Committee Meeting View Document
February 2023 Nominating Committee Agenda View Document
February 2023 Finance Committee Agenda View Document

Approved Board Minutes

Title Date File
February 2023 Meeting Minutes View Document
January 2023 Meeting Minutes View Document
December 2022 Meeting Minutes View Document

Board Agendas and Minutes Archive

Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District

The Rock Island Public Library also provides services by contract to residents living within the taxing district of the Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District. Residents of these areas receive a Rock Island Library card with full access to all library services and materials. Board members are elected officials.

The Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board meets monthly on the fourth Thursday at 4 pm during the months of January, April, May, June, July, August, September, and a special meeting the third Thursday at 4 pm, in November at the Southwest Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Meetings of the Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District are posted on this page and in our events calendar.

To contact the Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District board of trustees, please call the library director at 309-732-7300 or send an email.

MBAPLD Trustees

Elizabeth Bouslough

President

Donna Abolt

Treasurer

Tari Weeks

Secretary

Bill Favri

Trustee

Connie Schwab

Trustee

Michele Sharp

Trustee

Joan Aldrian

Trustee

MBAPLD Financial Reports

2022 Milan-Blackhawk Area Annual Financial Report