Library Board

Platteville Public Library is established by Statutes as an administrative agency of the City of Platteville. The Library is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of seven residents of the City of Platteville, one of whom is a current member of the Common Council. The members shall be appointed by the President of the Common Council, subject to confirmation of the Common Council. The members shall be appointed for terms of three years.  The Library Board has statutory control of library funds, property, and expenditures, and appoints a qualified Library Director. The Board also establishes policy for the Library, and strives to provide materials in a variety of formats on a broad array of subjects to enrich the lives of individuals and the community.

The Library Board meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Library

Link to Platteville Public Library’s website

To apply simply fill out the Board and Commissions application attached below, stop into the City Clerk's office for a copy or click here for an online form to fill out.

Meeting Information

Board Members

Name Phone Distinction Term Expiration
Emily Zachary (715) 571-3609  Regular Member 5/1/25
Vicky Suhr (608) 642-2376 Regular Member 5/1/26
Nathan Robinson (952) 217-0867 Regular Member 5/1/25
Kelly Sponsler (608) 778-1186 Regular Member 5/1/26
Paula Baumann (608) 778-8596  Regular Member 5/1/27
Page Leahy (608) 330-0123 School Representative  
Bob Gates (608) 732-5517 Council Representative  
Jessie Lee-Jones (608) 348-7441
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Staff Liaison