The Library is governed by a semi-autonomous nine-member board of trustees; which is empowered by state law and city ordinance to set policy, determine goals and objectives, direct the use of monies appropriated or gifted to the Library, and to employ staff.
See Board PoliciesBoard Meetings
The Library Board meets at 5 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month, and the third Thursday in November and December.
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Board Meeting Packets
Member Contacts
Email all Board Members at library-board@icpl.org
Carol Kirsch, Vice-President
806 Alpine Dr
Iowa City, IA, 52245
carol-kirsch@icpl.org
(319)-325-2559
07/01/2017 to 06/30/2023
Derek Johnk, Secretary
1405 Keokuk St
Iowa City, IA, 52246
derek-johnk@icpl.org
319-573-6451
07/01/19 to 06/30/2025
Hannah Shultz
3005 Creighton St
Iowa City, IA 52245
hannah-shultz@icpl.org
319-541-7357
07/01/19 to 06/30/2025
John Beasley
217 Green Mountain Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
john-beasley@icpl.org
(319) 337-5352
07/01/2015 to 06/30/2021
Kellee Forkenbrock
168 Arlington Dr
Iowa City, IA, 52245
kellee-forkenbrock@icpl.org
(319)-400-8863
07/01/2017 to 06/30/2023
Monique Washington
142 Ravencrest Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
monique-washington@icpl.org
(319) 930-9521
07/01/2015 to 6/30/2021
Robin Paetzold**
4304 Oakridge Trail NE
Iowa City, IA 52240
robin-paetzold@icpl.org
(319) 541-1140
07/01/2017 to 06/30/2023
Tom Rocklin
2 Forest Glen
Iowa City, IA, 52245
tom-rocklin@icpl.org
319-331-1951
07/01/19 to 06/30/2025
Wesley Beary, President
2041 Rochester Ct
Iowa City, IA, 52245
wesley-beary@icpl.org
515-779-1304
08/21/18 to 06/30/2021
Questions?
Contact Elyse Miller, Administrative Coordinator, at elyse-miller@icpl.org or (319) 887-6003