Montgomery County Library Board
The Library Board makes recommendations to the County Executive on matters affecting the public library system, such as the location of new library facilities, the adequacy of book collections, services to outlying districts, and personnel needs of Montgomery County Public Libraries.
About the Montgomery County Library Board
The Montgomery County Library Board has fourteen members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council, this includes a member representing the School Board and a member representing Montgomery College.
Meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month, except in July and August, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Consult the calendar for exact dates. Meetings take place in the library's administrative offices at 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 310, in Rockville.
Members serve up to two 3-year terms without compensation. Three members' terms expire each fall, although sometimes positions become vacant at other times. Vacancies and application procedures are announced in county newspapers, at the libraries, on the library website, and to local organizations.
There are twenty-two Library Advisory Committees (LAC) that function under the direction of the Library Board. These committees represent each library branch and the Montgomery County Correctional Center. Library Advisory Committee membership applications can be requested at the libraries. LAC members serve up to two 3-year terms, and membership must be approved by the Library Board. Board members serve as liaisons to branch LACs, attending meetings and reporting the concerns of the LACs to the Library Board. The Accessibility Advisory Committee advices the MCPL Director and Library Board on how to increase the value of library services and programming for people with disabilities.
For more information, please contact Regina Holyfield-Jewett at 240-777-0016 or by email or write to Director's Office, Montgomery County Public Libraries, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 310, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Board Members
| Board Member | Term Number | Term End Date | Liaison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Lindsay Bouie | Partial | 2024 |
Gaithersburg
Germantown |
| Ms. Wilma Brier | 1st | 2025 |
Long Branch
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee |
| Ms. Abby Clouse-Radigan | 1st | 2026 |
Maggie Nightingale
Quince Orchard |
| Ms. Melanye Johnson | 1st | 2026 |
Aspen Hill
Marilyn Praisner |
| Mr. Timothy Lighter CHAIR | 2nd | 2026 |
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Olney |
| Ms. Grace Manubay VICE CHAIR | 1st | 2024 |
Kensington Park
Wheaton |
| Ms. Kavita Mohan | Partial | 2025 |
Damascus
Noyes |
| Mr. James Montgomery | 1st | 2026 |
Connie Morella
Potomac |
| Ms. Marilyn Schiff | 1st | 2024 |
Chevy Chase
Little Falls |
| Mr. Steve Solomon | 1st | 2026 |
Twinbrook
White Oak |
| Ms. Suzette Spencer | 2nd | 2026 | Montgomery College Representative |
| Ms. Holly Van Puymbroeck | N/A | N/A | School Board Representative |
| Ms. Candice Will | 1st | 2025 |
Davis
Rockville Memorial |
Agendas, Minutes, Presentations
Agendas
2024: December, November, September, July, June, May, April
Minutes
2024: December, November, September, July, June, May, April, March, February
2023: December, November, September, July, June, May, April, March, February
2022: December, October, July, June, May, April, March, February
2021: December, October, September, May, April, March
2020: December, October, September, July, June, May, March, February
Board Manual
2024: MCLB Manual
Position Papers & Joint Letters
2022: Joint Letter to County Executive Elrich (DRAFT)
2022: Joint Position Paper
Presentations
2021: From Covid to Recovery
Library Press Releases
Library Advisory Committees
General Information
- Branch Library Advisory Committees
- Branch LAC Agendas and Minutes
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- LAC Meeting Calendar
- LAC Handbook (PDF)
- New LAC Officer Orientation (PDF)
- LAC Chairs Roster
- LAC Application for Nomination
- LAC Annual Report Form
About the Library Advisory Committees
Library Advisory Committees (LAC) function under the direction of the Montgomery County Library Board (MCLB). The role of the LACs:
- Advise the Montgomery County Library Board (MCLB) of specific findings, issues, problems and concerns related to their local libraries and make recommendations to the Board on public library related matters, following the appropriate channels of communication;
- Provide the branch managers with input on behalf of the Library Board;
- Facilitate communication between Library Board, LAC members, and their local communities;
- Obtain the advice and views of their local communities on library needs and report these views to the Library Board;
- Participate in providing government officials with advice and counsel about libraries via the Library Board, and in support of positions taken by the Library Board, may testify before County Council and/or appear at Council hearings;
- Recruit new LAC members;
- Represent the users of their local libraries at community functions such as meetings, fairs, celebrations, etc.; and
- Suggest and recommend programs to the branch managers.