Library Board
The library board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm in the Community Room, lower level of the library.
There are nine library board members. It consists of:
- Six city representatives appointed by the Mayor of the City of Merrill.
- Two county representatives appointed by the Chair of the County Board.
- Superintendent of Merrill Area Public Schools or their appointee.
Members of the Library Board
Mike Geisler
President
Darcy Dalsky
Financial Secretary
Audrey Huftel
City Appointee
Elizabeth McCrank
County Board Rep
Chris Grunenwald
City Appointee
Barbara Rothisberg
City Appointee
Mark Weix
City Council Rep
Katie Breitenmoser
County Appointee
Ryan Martinovici
MAPS Representative
Trustee Responsibilities
- Understand the Roles and Laws Governing Wisconsin Public Libraries and Library Boards
- Prepare for and Attend Regular Board meetings
- Obtain Adequate Library Funding and Assist with the Library Budget
- Hire and Supervise the Library Director
- Develop and Approve Library Policies
- Meet the Service Needs of the Community
- Advocate for the Library