The library is governed by a seven-member board of trustees, with members appointed by the Jay County Council, Jay County Commission, or Jay School Corporation. Members are appointed for four-year terms, serve without pay, and meet at least monthly. While the library is primarily funded by county property tax, money is also received from the county option income tax, financial institution tax, excise tax, fines, fees and copy machine receipts.
Board Meetings
Board meetings will be held on the second Monday, at 4:00 p.m. in the South section of the library’s Community Room unless otherwise posted. Changes will be published as provided by law.
Meetings for 2025 –
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
Current Board Members
Liz Lawson, President
Appointing Authority: County Council
Current Term: 1-1-25 to 12-31-28
Carolyn Journay, Vice-President
Appointing Authority: County Council
Current Term: 1-1-22 to 12-31-25
Parker May, Secretary
Appointing Authority: Jay School Corporation
Current Term: 1-1-23 to 12-31-26
Tracy Carpenter, Assistant Secretary
Appointing Authority: County Commissioners
Current Term: 1-1-22 to 12-31-25
Jessica Cook, Treasurer
Appointing Authority: Jay School Corporation
Current Term: 1-1-25 to 12-31-28
Dolphus Stephens, Assistant Treasurer
Appointing Authority: Jay School Corporation
Current Term: 1-1-23 to 12-31-26
Amy Hawbaker, Member
Appointing Authority: County Commissioners
Current Term: 1-1-25 to 12-31-28