Board of Trustees

The Library is governed by a board of five individuals appointed by the Adams County Commissioners. By law, the Board must approve the budget, expenditures, and policies for the Library.

Board meetings are usually held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm in the Library basement. Dates and times of meetings are subject to change, however, so please contact the Library at 509-659-1222 to confirm details.

Meetings are open to the public and are held in accordance with Washington's Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30). Click here to view the Library's Policy for Public Comment at Board Meetings.

MEMBERS

Nathaniel Christman
Term ends: 12/31/2028, eligible to serve one additional full term
Ritzville, WA

Morgane Plager Roth - Vice President
Term: 06/01/2021 - 12/31/2025, eligible to serve two additional full terms
Ritzville, WA

Amy Wellsandt
Term: 12/14/2022 - 12/13/2026, eligible to serve three additional full terms
Ritzville, WA

Hollie Banner - Secretary
Term: 03/20/2025 - 12/31/2029, eligible to serve two additional full terms
Ritzville, WA

Maria Greenwalt - President
Term: 02/19/2025 - 12/21/2030, eligible to serve one additional full term
Ritzville, WA

You can contact Board members by emailing the library: EALDhelp@ritzvillelibrary.org or by calling the Library at 509-659-1222

AGENDAS

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2025

2024

For prior agendas, contact the Library at 509-659-1222.

MINUTES

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

For prior minutes, contact the Library at 509-659-1222. Please note that minutes are not approved until the following board meeting and are not posted until approved.

BY-LAWS
Click here to view the Ritzville Library District #2 Board of Trustees By-laws (PDF, revised 5/16/12).

BECOMING A LIBRARY TRUSTEE
If you are interested in becoming a Library Trustee, please submit an application to the Library Director. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and kept on file until a position becomes available.

Board members are appointed to a 5-year term by the Adams County Commissioners with the possibility of being reappointed to a second consecutive term.

Board members can not work for the library or have an immediate family member who works for the library. Board members should be a library user, reside within our service area, and have a sincere commitment to the purpose and mission of the library.