Library Board & Policies
Learn about the dedicated individuals guiding the Niles District Library and the policies that ensure excellent service and community engagement.
Board of Trustees
Niles District Library is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees; trustees serve four-year terms without compensation. The City of Niles Council and the Niles Charter Township Board each appoint four board members who must be registered and qualified to vote in the Library district. Persons meeting these qualifications may apply for consideration for membership by completing a Board Membership Application.
Board Members
Martin Klubeck
President (2025, City)
Ex-officio member all committees
President (2025, City)
Ex-officio member all committees
Penny Brazo
Vice President (2027, City)
Personnel Committee Chair
Vice President (2027, City)
Personnel Committee Chair
Financial Committee Member
Ria Thomas
Treasurer (2026, City)
Treasurer (2026, City)
Financial Committee Chair
Building Committee Member
Tifanni Dash
Secretary (2026, Township)
Personnel Committee Member
Marge Durm-Hiatt
Member (2024, Township)
Financial Committee Member
Don Padgett
Member (2025, Township)
Building Committee Chair
Louisiana Buckhanan
Member (2027, Township)
Building Committee Member
Nicole Mireles
Member (2024, City)
Personnel Committee Member
Board Meetings
The Library Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the library’s Board Room.
The meetings of the Board of Trustees are subject to the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, which provides for regulated public participation.
Policies
The Library operates under the premise that patrons are our highest priority. Every contact with a patron will be characterized by fairness, courtesy, and efficiency, and will serve to confirm to our community that we value their patronage.
To ensure we interact with our patrons and operate the Library in a consistent, transparent manner, we adhere to the following policies.
Click here to view Library policies.
Click here to view Library policies.
Budget & Planning
The mission of the Niles District Library is to provide our community with access and guidance to resources that inform, entertain and enrich. As we plan for the future, we intend to capitalize on the unique value we bring to our community.
Contact the Board
Email | boardpresident@nileslibrary.net
Officers are elected at the October annual meeting. Committees are appointed at the October annual meeting. (Membership runs through Dec. 31 of the year noted.)
