Board of Trustees

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Main Library's meeting room at 5:30 PM. For more information on public participation, please refer to the Board By-Laws.


Board President Mary Burns sitting in front of a bookshelf of books    Mary Burns (President)
   Appointed by County Commissioners, at-large
   Email: mburns@barbourbooks.com
   Appointed 1996, term ends 4/30/2028

 
 

 

Board Member David Worth sitting in front of a bookshelf of books     Dave Worth
    Appointed by County Commissioners, at-large
    Email: daveworth1014@gmail.com 
    Appointed 2021, term ends 5/01/2026
 


 


 
Board Member Nancy Wharmby sitting in front of a bookshelf of books     Nancy Wharmby (Secretary)
    Appointed by County Commissioners, represents Bolivar area
    Email: wharmn@aol.com
    Appointed 2007, term ends 5/31/2030


 

  
 
Board Member Elizabeth Miller sitting in front of a bookshelf of books     Elizabeth Miller
    Appointed by County Commissioners, represents Strasburg area
    Email: lizmiller68@yahoo.com
    Appointed 2020, term ends 5/01/2025

 
 

 
 
Board Member Dick Kaser sitting in front of a bookshelf of books
    Richard Kaser
    Appointed by Court of Common Pleas, represents Sugarcreek area
    Email: rtkaser@gmail.com
    Appointed 2023, term ends 12/31/2029
 
 
 
 
 
    Jennifer Deam
    Appointed by Court of Common Pleas, at-large
    Email: jennifer.deam@csb1.com
    Appointed 2024 term ends 12/31/2026
 
 
    Janet McConnell
    Appointed by Court of Common Pleas, represents Tuscarawas area
    Email: janjanathome@msn.com
    Appointed 2025, term ends 12/31/2031
 

 

Board Committees 2025

Building and Grounds
Dave Worth, Chair
Elizabeth Miller
Janet McConnell

Extension Services
Elizabeth Miller, Chair
Jennifer Deam
Richard Kaser

Marketing and Public Relations
Richard Kaser, Chair
Janet McConnell
Dave Worth

Finance
Jennifer Deam, Chair
Nancy Wharmby
Dave Worth

Personnel
Nancy Wharmby, Chair
Elizabeth Miller
Richard Kaser

Records Retention
Mary Burns, Chair
Dave Worth
Jennifer Deam

Note: The President of the Board is an ex officio member of all committees.
Officers Approved by the Board of Trustees and Committees Assigned by the Board President 1/20/2025.