Library Board

The Molalla Public Library Board consists of up to five (5) members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

All members must reside within the service area of the Molalla Public Library as defined by the Intergovernmental Agreement forming the Library District in 2008. The City Council representative will be a liaison of the City Council to the Library Board.

The Library Board advises the City Council on library policy matters and performs such other duties as are assigned to it by the City Council. (Molalla Municipal Code 2.08)

Library Board members hold office for a term of four (4) years from July in the year of their appointment. At the expiration of the term of any member, the Mayor and City Council would appoint a new member or may reappoint a member for a term of four (4) years. If a vacancy occurs, the Mayor and City Council may appoint a new member for the unexpired term. All appointments to the Library Board may be terminated at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council.

Members of the Library Board are volunteers and receive no compensation.

The Library Director reports to, and is supervised by, the City Manager. Library staff report to, and are supervised by, the Library Director.

Library Board Members

• Brittney Closner
• Kevin Effinger
• Laura Klyzek
• Judy Loucks
• Mechelle Trefethen
• Doug Gilmer and K.C. Biscenius, City Council Liaison's

Library Board Meetings

The Library Board is only required to meet in February of each year. Other meetings may be called to discuss library business. Meeting dates and times will be posted at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. 

To visit the Library, or attend monthly events, please visit the Molalla City Calendar.