The regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees is open to the public and held in the Community Room unless otherwise posted.

The library is governed by a seven-member board, 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.