Our Mission
The mission of the Avon Lake Public Library is to foster and enrich the community through collaboration, services and resources.
Our Values
Innovation | The Library is a leader of smart and efficient sustainability and forward-thinking uses of technology and programming. The staff are creative problem-solvers and learn from individual and collective challenges.
Integrity | The Library is a reliable source with the highest standards of transparency, responsibility and fiscal stewardship.
Lifelong Learning | The Library is committed to the individual pursuit of learning and discovery by providing equal access to materials, services, resources and programming.
Openness | The Library is an environment that welcomes everyone and supports equality, diversity and space for peaceful assembly and the discussion of ideas.
Service | The Library is where people come first, internally and externally. The staff listens, is helpful, collaborative, approachable, friendly and professional.
Our Vision
The vision of the Avon Lake Public Library is to be the premier community destination and the model for innovation, discovery and lifelong learning.
Strategic Plan
Strategic Planning Community Survey Analysis
Annual Report
Library Policies
Administration
Interim Director
Sybil Wendling
Fiscal Officer
Lorie Scheer
Management Team
DiscoveryWorks Manager
Linda Janesz
Technology Services Manager
Nicholas Kelley
Circulation Services Manager
Dianne Russell
Board of Trustees
President
Marilyn Valentino
Vice President
Christina Mars
Secretary
Amy Margiotti
Trustee
Steve Parsons
Trustee
Michele Jakubs
Trustee
Deborah Yue
Trustee
Rebecca Schaltenbrand
2026 Regular Board Meetings Minutes*
- 2026 Organizational Meeting
- January
- January 31 Special Meeting
- February 7 Special Meeting
- February 28 Special Meeting
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July (No Board Meeting)
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
2025 Regular Board Meetings Minutes
*The minutes from the previous month will be posted after they are approved in the current meeting.
The Board of Library Trustees meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Lakeshore Room. Board meetings are open to the public (see the Public Comment policy).
Check our events calendar for additional meeting information, including changes to times and locations.