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
Library Policies
Administration
Director
William Rutger
Fiscal Officer
Lorie Scheer
Assistant Director
Gerry Vogel
Communications Manager
Shea Alltmont
DiscoveryWorks Manager
Linda Janesz
Technology Services Manager
Nicholas Kelley
Circulation Services Manager
Dianne Russell
Children's Services Manager
Sybil Wendling
Board of Trustees
President
Cheryl Arnold
Vice President
Steve Parsons
Secretary
Jenefer Machovina
Trustee
Betsey Bell
Trustee
Holly Moore Kowalski
Trustee
Rebecca Schaltenbrand
Trustee
Deborah Yue
2020 Regular Board Meetings Minutes
2020 Organizational Meeting
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- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July (no meeting held)
- August (no meeting held)
- September
- October
- November
- December