Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is a seven-member board empowered under New Hampshire law (RSA) to adopt policies, prepare the annual budget, and hire the staff responsible for the library's day-to-day operations. Trustees are elected to three-year terms and are members of the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association. They regularly attend conferences and workshops to stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and issues affecting libraries. The Trustees of the Amherst Town Library are committed to ensuring that the library remains innovative, fiscally responsible, and responsive to the evolving needs of the community. Through their leadership and stewardship, they help strengthen the library's contribution to the overall quality of life in Amherst. 

The Trustees typically meet at the library on the third Monday of the month. Check the online calendar for exact meeting times.

To contact the entire board, please email trustees@amherstlibrary.org.

Current Board of Trustees

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Nancy Baker

Chairman
Term Expires: 2027
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CJ Butler

Alternate
Term Expires: 2027
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Toni Dinkel

Term Expires: 2027
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Dave Hallenbeck

Term Expires: 2028
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Nancy Head

Alternate
Term Expires: 2027
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Elisabeth Larson

Secretary
Term Expires: 2028
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Steve Mantius

Treasurer
Term Expires: 2029
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Jim McGinness

Vice Chair
Term Expires: 2029
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Jackie McKnight

Alternate
Term Expires: 2027
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Gretchen Pyles

Term Expires: 2028

2026 Meeting Minutes

Past Board Members and Meeting Minutes