Library Information

Library Board

The Madison Public Library is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, appointed for three year terms by the Mayor of Madison. The Board's authority to oversee the policies and direction of the Library is derived from Chapter 43 of Wisconsin statutes. The Library Board works in conjunction with the Mayor, library staff, and the Madison Common Council to plan, fund and implement public library service in Madison. See meeting schedule .

Members of the current Board are:

• President - Theodore (Tripp) Widder III
• Vice-President - David Wallner
• Secretary/Treasurer & City Council Member - Lawrence (Larry) Palm
• Gregory Markle
• Carol Carstenson
• Ann Falconer
• Barbara Karlen
• Tracy K. Kuczenski

Or view past Agendas and Minutes through the City of Madison's online Legislative Information Center