Board of Trustees

Board Members

Norwalk Public Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Norwalk City School District Board of Education. Each trustee serves a seven-year term, with one term expiring every year. 

NamePositionEmail Address
Ryan WinklerPresident ryan.winkler@norwalk.lib.oh.us
Patrick SpettelVice Presidentpat.spettel@norwalk.lib.oh.us
Kathy RootSecretarykathy.root@norwalk.lib.oh.us
Phil Oglesby IIIMemberphil.oglesby@norwalk.lib.oh.us
Shari RalstonMembershari.ralston@norwalk.lib.oh.us
Nickie SchwanMembernickie.schwan@norwalk.lib.oh.us

Meetings

Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 am. The November meeting is held the first Thursday in December due to Thanksgiving, and the Board does not meet in July or December. 

DateTimeLocation
No July MeetingNo July MeetingNo July Meeting
August 28, 20259:00 amLibrary Meeting Room
September 25, 20259:00 amLibrary Meeting Room
October 23, 20259:00 amLibrary Meeting Room
December 4, 2025TBDTBD
No December MeetingNo December MeetingNo December Meeting

Meeting minutes are available upon request. Notice of special meetings will be posted in advance. 

Public Participation

In compliance with Section 121.22(F) of the Ohio Revised Code, meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be open to the public. During regular monthly meetings, the board will accept public comment for 5 minutes beginning at 9:05 am.