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Our Mission

To provide accessible, innovative and inclusive library services that meet the evolving needs of our community.

Our Vision

To be a cornerstone of the Clarinda community, fostering lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and community engagement.

Vision35

The Vision35 is a community wide process that takes a look at the library, the community, and the people to see what needs and services the library can provide. That process helped the library and community develop our current mission.

View Our Long Range Plan

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

About The Board

The Board of Trustees govern the operation of the Lied Public Library. Trustees are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Clarinda City Council. For more information:

View City Ordinance

View Board Bylaws

Beth Rarick

President

Rebecca Ascherl

Megan Brown

Jonathan Haney

Tara Keller

James Varley

Bill Richardson

Joy Nordyke

Audra Riddle

Agenda For Next Board Meeting

Library Board Minutes

FY 2027

7/16/26

8/20/26

9/24/26

10/15/26

FY 2026

7/17/25

8/21/25

9/18/25

10/16/25

11/20/25

12/18/25

1/15/26

2/19/26

3/19/26

4/16/26

5/21/26

6/18/26

FY 2025

7/24/24

8/15/24

9/19/24

10/17/24

11/22/24

12/19/24

1/16/25

2/20/25

3/20/25

4/17/25

5/15/25

6/19/25

FY 2024

7/20/23

8/17/23

9/21/23

10/19/23

11/16/23

12/21/23

1/18/24

2/15/24

3/21/24

4/18/24

5/16/24

6/20/24

FY 2023

7/21/22

8/18/22

9/15/22

10/20/22

11/17/22

12/15/22

1/19/23

2/16/23

3/16/23

4/20/23

5/18/23

6/15/23

FY 2022

7/15/21

8/19/21

9/16/21

10/28/21

11/18/21

12/16/21

1/20/22

2/17/22

3/17/22

4/21/22

5/19/22

6/16/22

Minutes from past years can be obtained by contacting the library.