Board of Trustees
Learn more about the team guiding the library and how you can stay informed.
The Hopkinsville–Christian County Public Library Board
About the Board
The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library Board of Trustees is appointed by the Mayor of Hopkinsville and Judge Executive of Christian County, five members from each. Trustees serve four year terms with no more than two consecutive terms.
This board oversees the library’s director and finances. The board also makes the policies for the Library. Board members are appointed by the City of Hopkinsville and Christian County.
Regular Board meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month (unless otherwise posted) at 12:00 pm in the Library Board Room located on the second floor. Check the library’s calendar for location details.
City
- Delecia Palmer, 1st term expires August 31, 2026
- Jonathan Zordel (Treasurer), 2nd term expires August 31, 2029
- Melissa Kempa (Vice-Chair), 1st term expires August 31, 2026
- Becky Dearman, 1st term expires August 31, 2028
- Kate Russell (Secretary), 2nd term expires August 31, 2029
- Brittanie Bogard, City Council Representative term expires December 31, 2027
County
- Bart Cayce, 1st term expires August 31, 2029
- Ben Talley, 1st term expires August 31, 2028
- Mona Sheth (Chair), 2nd term expires August 31,2029
- Cary Bruce, 2nd term expires August 31, 2029
- Troy Body, 1st term, expires August 31, 2027
- J.E. Pryor Fiscal Court Representative expires December 31, 2027
Meeting Schedule
- January 26
- February 23
- March 23
- April 27
- May 18
- June 22
- July 27
- August 24
- September 28
- October 26
- November 23
- December 14
Meeting Minutes
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