Administration

 

Mission Statement

     The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is dedicated to fostering a love of reading, viewing, and listening in our community, empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds to build a more informed, engaged, and connected community. 

 

Vision

     We envision the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library as a vital and inclusive community hub where everyone can explore, discover, and connect.  

 

Our Values

Accessibility: We believe everyone should have equal access to the information and resources they need to succeed. We are committed to providing a wide range of materials and services that are inclusive and reflective of our community's diverse needs and interests. 

Inclusivity: We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community and to provide services and programming that are inclusive of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. 

Education: We value lifelong learning and the pursuit of knowledge. We are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to explore new subjects, gain new skills, and discover new passions. 

Service: We are committed to providing excellent service to our community and working in partnerships with community organizations to meet the needs of our community. 

Innovation: We embrace new technologies and ideas to improve our services and to ensure that our library remains relevant and responsive to the changing needs of our community.

Partnerships: We believe in the power of partnerships to create a positive change in our community and are committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with community organizations, educators, businesses, and other stakeholders. 

 

 

Board of Trustees 

Mrs. Karen Flanagan, President

Mrs. Rosemary Rooker, Vice-President

Mr. Roger Miller, Secretary

Dr. Julie McIntosh

Mr. John J. Preston

Mr. John Whitson

Ms. Tonya Wittenmyer

 

 

The Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm at the library 

 

 

May Board of Trustees Agenda


Public Participation Policy and Form

 

     Public Participation at Board Meetings is based upon the library’s Public Participation Policy. If a resident of Hancock County, Ohio wishes to participate they shall register at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance by submitting this form or give notice of their name, address, and group affiliation to the Community Relations Coordinator at hrhoads@findlaylibrary.org. 

 

 

Director, Sarah Clevidence 

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Sarah in black jacket leaning on bookshelf

419-434-1479

clevidsa@findlaylibrary.org

 

Assistant Director, Joel Mantey 

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Joel with teal shirt and grey tie

419-434-1474

jmantey@findlaylibrary.org

 

Departments 

 

Adult Services 

419-422-1737

Manager: Joel Mantey

jmantey@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Book Cellar

419-434-1044

Manager: Emilee Whetstone

bookcellar@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Circulation Services 

419-422-1712

Manager: Kayleen Kroeger

kkroeger@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Community Relations Coordinator 

Heather Rhoads 419-434-1480

hrhoads@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Extension & Outreach Services 

419-434-1123

Manager: Kayleen Kroeger

kkroeger@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Facilities Services

419-434-1477

Manager: Larry Hammond

lhammond@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Fiscal/Records Officer

419-434-1478

Rachel Rader

fiscalofficer@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Genealogy 

419-422-4553

Genealogy Associate: Justin Crawfis

jcrawfis@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Human Resources

419-434-9473

Manager: Joanie Redd

jredd@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Information Technology

419-434-1481

Manager: Courtney Ward

cward@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Media Services

419-434-1475

Manager: Lynnette Coppler

lcoppler@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Tech Services

419-434-1432

Manager: Holly Brandi

hbrandi@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Teen Services

419-434-1486

Teen Services Specialist: Carah Alvarez

calvarez@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Security Services

419-434-1186

Manager: Mike Martien

mmartien@findlaylibrary.org 

 

Youth Services

419-434-1484

Manager: Brittany Lutes

blutes@findlaylibrary.org 

 


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