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.
Name | Position | Email Address |
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Ryan Winkler | President | ryan.winkler@norwalk.lib.oh.us |
Patrick Spettel | Vice President | pat.spettel@norwalk.lib.oh.us |
Kathy Root | Secretary | kathy.root@norwalk.lib.oh.us |
Phil Oglesby III | Member | phil.oglesby@norwalk.lib.oh.us |
Shari Ralston | Member | shari.ralston@norwalk.lib.oh.us |
Nickie Schwan | Member | nickie.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.
Date | Time | Location |
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No July Meeting | No July Meeting | No July Meeting |
August 28, 2025 | 9:00 am | Library Meeting Room |
September 25, 2025 | 9:00 am | Library Meeting Room |
October 23, 2025 | 9:00 am | Library Meeting Room |
December 4, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
No December Meeting | No December Meeting | No 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.