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. To contact all members of the Library Board, please email mpllibraryboard@madisonpubliclibrary.org.
Board Members
- President/MMSD Representative - Lisa Hempstead (term expires 6/30/26)
- Vice-President - Tom DeChant (term expires 6/30/28)
- Secretary/Treasurer - Salúd García (term expires 6/30/26)
- City Council Member - Ald. Sabrina Madison (term expires 4/21/26)
- Genevieve Carter (term expires 6/30/26)
- Jolynne Roorda (term expires 6/30/27)
- Plumer Lovelace (term expires 6/30/28)
- Elizabeth Pierson (term expires 6/30/27)
- vacant
Upcoming Meeting Dates & Locations
- October 9, 2025 - Central Library
- November 6, 2025 - Pinney Library
- December 4, 2025 - Central Library
Board Agendas & Minutes 2023-2025
View upcoming meetings on the City of Madison's Committee Meeting Schedule. View all past agendas and minutes through the City of Madison's Legislative Information Center. View the Bylaws of the Library Board.