Nevada Public Library
Board of Trustees
The Nevada Public Library is governed by our Board of Trustees, who are nominated by the Mayor of Nevada and confirmed by the City Council members.
These nine civic leaders are drawn from across our community and serve as volunteers.
2024-2025
Current Board members:
Denise Carrick-Hedges, President (2027)
Oindrila Roy, Vice-President (2027)
Lucia Green, Secretary (2026)
Julie Scotten, Treasurer (2026)
Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear (2025)
Caroline Taylor (partial term, 2025)
Lindy Hartman (partial term, 2025)
Sue Quitno (partial term, 2026)
Bethany Blackburn (partial term, 2027)
The NPL Board of Trustees meets on the
4th Thursday
at 5:15 p.m.
in NPL's Annex
community room.
Please use the Annex entrance at
15 minutes of time is designated for public comment at every meeting.
Meeting Schedule
January 25, 2024
February 22, 2024
* March 27, 2024
* April 17, 2024
May 23, 2024
June 27, 2024
July 25, 2024
August 22, 2024
*September 19, 2024
October 24, 2024
*November 21, 2024
December 2024, no meeting
*indicates changed date
Administration and Governance Policies
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Values, Vision and Purpose
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Guiding Principles
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ALA Code of Ethics
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Confidentiality of Library Records & Privacy
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Conflict of Interest Policy
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Executive Director Succession Policy
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Open Meetings & Records Policy
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Record Retention Schedule
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Social Media Policy
Nevada Public Library Board Bylaws
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Board Bylaws
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Board of Trustees Code of Ethics
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Public Comment Policy
Contact Us:
by phone at
(417) 448-2770
by email at
or by mail at
Attn: Library Board
218 W. Walnut St.
Nevada, MO 64772
Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the meetings of the Nevada Public Library Board of Directors are available after they have been reviewed and approved by the Board.
If you would like to access minutes
that aren't available in this directory,
please contact the Library Director
at (417) 448-2770.