LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Manchester District Library is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Two trustees are appointed from each of the Library District's participating governmental units: Freedom Township, Bridgewater Township, Manchester Township, and the City of Manchester.

board trustees & committees
Kristen Froning
Bridgewater Township
2026-2030

Christine Krause
President
City of Manchester
2022-2026
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David Nelson
Treasurer
City of Manchester
2021-2025
734.428.8922

Becky Mann
Secretary
Manchester Township
2024-2028
​734.883.3875
Elissa Weidmayer
Freedom Township
2021-2025
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​Krista Jarvis
Vice President
​Manchester Township
2024-2028
734.709.1024

​Wayne Barnett
Bridgewater Township
​2020-2022

Mary Herschelman
Freedom Township
2024-2028
Finance Committee
Nelson & Weidmayer
Seguin (Public Advisor)

Human Resources Committee
Jarvis, Herschelman, Krause

Policy Committee
Krause & Jarvis

Building Committee
Mann

Planning Committee
Nelson

BOARD MEETINGS

Beginning January 2026, Public Library Board meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. In the event the fourth Thursday falls on a holiday, an alternate meeting date will be announced. See the Library Events Calendar for updates, changes, or cancellations.
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Library Board Meeting Dates:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Thursday, January 28, 2027
Thursday, February 25, 2027
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Thursday, April 22, 2027
Thursday, May 27, 2027

​Unless otherwise specified, all meetings are held in the Manchester Community Building, 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI 48158 in the City Council Chambers (enter at building rear when the Library is closed). Call the Library at 734.428.8045 if accommodations are needed.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE BOARD

The Library can't function without its Trustees. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan that steers the Library from one year to the next.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Trustees, you're welcome to apply using the application below. If you have questions about the time commitment, responsibilities, and rewards of being a Trustee of the Library, please feel free to contact the Director by email or by phone, call the current Board President, or speak to the representatives from your own Township, Village, or City.

Application for Appointment to the Manchester District Library Board of Trustees

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