Administration and Board
Board Application
Due to term limits, Mars Area Public Library has two openings for library board members starting in January 2025. Openings are currently for one Mars Borough position, and one Middlesex Township Position.
Address any questions, comments, or submit the form electronically to library director Janae Callihan at jcallihan@bcfls.org.
Board Members
ED McCAUL
President
Second Term Expiration: Dec 2024
Municipality: Mars Borough
ROB VIGUE
Vice President/ BCFLS
Second Term Expiration: Dec 2025
Municipality: Valencia Borough
VANESSA FELLERS
Secretary
First Term Expiration: Dec 2024
Municipality: Adams Township
RAYMOND R. ABATE
Officer
Second Term Expiration: Dec 2025
Municipality: Middlesex Township
JENN BAINBRIDGE
Treasurer
First Term Expiration: Dec 2024
Municipality: Adams Township
ANASTACIA NELSON
Officer
First Term Expiration: December 2026
Municipality: Mars Borough
EMILY WILEY
Officer
First Term Expiration: December 2024
Municipality: Middlesex Township
About the Board
*The Board of Trustees governs the Mars Area Public Library, hires staff members, sets objectives, controls its finances, and formulates its operating policies.
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The seven members serve up to two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms and are represented equally amongst our service area:
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Adams Township (2 representatives)
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Mars Borough (2 representatives)
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Middlesex Township (2 representatives)
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Valencia Borough (1 representative)
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Municipalities and the Library Board of Trustees work collaboratively to fill open positions.
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Board Meetings
Meetings are generally held the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm.
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2024 Board Meetings (In person with virtual attendance option below):​​
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Monday, November 18 at 7:00 pm.
Topic: MAPL Board
Time: November 18, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 895 4544 8647
Passcode: TKYLH1
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Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00p.m. ​
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Monday, March 18th at 7:00p.m.​
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Monday, April 15th at 7:00p.m.
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Monday, May 20th at 7:00p.m. ​
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Monday, June 17th at 7:00p.m.​
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July - No Meeting
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Monday, August 19th at 7:00p.m.​​
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Monday, September 16th at 7:00p.m.
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Monday, October 21st at 7:00p.m.
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Monday, November 18th at 7:00p.m.
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​December - no meeting
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