LINCOLN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECRUITMENT PACKET
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Lincoln Township Public Library Board of Trustees Trustees play an important role in guiding the library's mission and ensuring it remains a vibrant, responsive, and sustainable resource for the residents of Lincoln Charter Township, Royalton Township, Baroda Township, the Village of Stevensville, and the Village of Baroda.
As two long-serving trustees conclude more than a decade of dedicated service and prepare to retire in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, the Board is seeking community-minded individuals who are passionate about libraries, lifelong learning, and public service. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a library that serves as a center for learning, connection, and community engagement. Welcome!
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
Serves approximately 23,500 residents. Class IV Michigan library.
More than 17,000 cardholders
Over 110,000 annual visits
More than 180,000 items circulated annually
More than 12,000 people attend programs/events annually
Offers books, digital resources, programming, technology access, passport services, Library of Things, and community spaces
Employs a dedicated staff of 21. .
Mission
Our Mission: LTPL enriches lives, inspires curiosity, and strengthens our community through the power of knowledge
Vision
Our Vision: LTPL will anticipate and fulfill the evolving needs of our community, pioneering creative solutions for the future. We will foster a community where learning knows no bounds, in which the library serves as a vibrant center of ideas and connections.
Time Commitment
Board members are expected to:
Attend monthly board meetings
Review meeting materials in advance
Serve on at least one board committee
Attend occasional special meetings and library events
Stay informed about library services and community needs
Board service is unpaid and voluntary.
Board Committees
The Board operates through standing committees that support governance and ensure effective oversight between meetings. Each committee is responsible for reviewing issues within its assigned area—such as finance, facilities, operations, community relations, and strategic planning and bringing recommendations to the full Board. Committees also serve as liaisons with the Library Director to support informed decisionmaking and alignment with the library’s strategic goals.
The Lincoln Township Public Library Board committees are:
Building, Landscape, and Technology
Finance
Operations/Staff
Patron, Community, and Government Relations
Strategic Planning and Marketing
Board Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
2026 Meeting Dates
Septmeber 15, 2026
October 20, 2026
December 1, 2026
*2027 dates approved in Sept /October
Board Bylaws
The Library Board Bylaws establish the framework for how the Board of Trustees conducts its business and fulfills its responsibilities to the community. The bylaws outline the Board's purpose, membership, officer duties, meeting procedures, committee structure, and governance practices They help ensure transparency, consistency, and accountability in Board operations while supporting effective stewardship of the library's mission, resources, and services. Board members are encouraged to review the bylaws regularly and refer to them when carrying out their duties.
Lincoln Township Public Library Board of Directors Nominating Procedures
1. The Board Committee has prepared an application form for use in the Board Member Nomination process.
2. The application form will be available for all persons wishing to apply or make a nomination. The form is included on the next page or may be obtained on the Library’s website at www.lincolnlib.org or by contacting Director, Joelle Wake at jwake@lincolnlib.org
3. The Board Committee will review all applications submitted, schedule interviews as appropriate and prepare recommendations of Board candidates for approval by the full Board.
4. Prospective Board applicants will complete a tour of the agency and observe a board meeting in action, after which a vote on board membership will be taken.
5. All nominees will be informed of their status upon completion of the process. Note: It make take two months to complete the process outlined above.
