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The North Canton Public Library Board of Trustees oversees the library’s strategic direction, policies, and fiscal stewardship. Appointed by the North Canton City School District Board of Education, trustees serve seven-year terms and are committed to ensuring the library meets the evolving needs of the community.​
Bryan Harris

Bryan Harris, President

Serving through December 31, 2029

Jude Streb

Jude Streb, Vice-President

Serving through December 31, 2030

Lori Cochenour

Lori Cochenour, Secretary

Serving through December 31, 2031

Nancy Beinlich

Nancy Beinlich

Serving through December 31, 2028

Brent Fatzinger

Brent Fatzinger

Serving through December 31, 2027

Megan Pellegrino

Megan Pellegrino

Serving through December 31, 2025

kristin brimfield

Serving through December 31, 2026

Meeting Schedule

In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §121.22, the Board of Trustees holds regular meetings to conduct library business.​

  • Regular Meetings: Held at 4:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, unless otherwise posted.​
  • Location: Meetings take place in Meeting Room A or B in the lower level of the library.​
  • Committee Meetings: Additional committee meetings, such as the Building Committee, are scheduled as needed.
All meetings are open to the public, and community members are welcome to attend.​
The North Canton Public Library Board of Trustees issues the following notice to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code Statute No. 121.22:
  1. One regularly scheduled board meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month unless otherwise posted. Meetings will be held in Meeting Room A or B in the lower level of the library.
  2. The Director shall maintain a list of media representatives and interested citizens who have requested, in writing or in person, to be notified of all meetings or any meetings at which specific types of business are to be considered.
    1. For regular meetings, notice shall be emailed annually to listed persons.
    2. For special meetings called more than 48 hours before the time set, emailed notifications to all persons on the notification list shall be made. For special meetings and/or emergency meetings called less than 48 hours in advance of the time set for the meeting, notice will be provided as soon as is practicable.
  3. All interested persons shall, in person or by signed letter, request annually to be placed on the notification list.
  4. This notice shall be posted prominently in the Library and on the Library’s website.
  5. Copies of approved minutes of previous meetings shall be available to the public by request to the Director or on the library’s website.

2025 Meeting Dates

January 20
March 17*
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17
December 15

Note:

  • No regular meeting is scheduled for February.
  • The Records Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, to be followed immediately by the regular Board meeting.

Notice:
NORTH CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 SPECIAL MEETING
The Board of Trustees of the North Canton Public Library will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A on the lower level of the library at 185 North Main Street, North Canton, OH  44720. The purpose of the meeting is to review design plans for the upcoming North Canton Public Library Renovation.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Trustees of the North Canton Public Library will hold its annual organizational meeting and regular board meetings on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A on the lower level of the library at 185 North Main Street, North Canton, OH  44720.

For more information, contact Kelly Boggs at 330.499.4712 x314.

Meeting Minutes

2024 Minutes

2025 Minutes

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