About

The MidPointe Library System serves the cities of Middletown, Trenton, and Monroe and the townships of West Chester, Liberty, Lemon, Madison, and Wayne. The MidPointe Library System offers locations in Middletown, Liberty, Monroe, Trenton and West Chester.

MidPointe Library System Vision

Connecting a curious community.

MidPointe Library System Mission

Enriching our community through access and experiences.

Hours & Locations

Annual Report

Find MidPointe’s 2022 Annual Report here.

Return On Investment

A recent ROI analysis determined MidPointe Library System is a great value for taxpayers by netting a $4.06 direct benefit spending ratio per tax dollars invested. An ROI calculator with further detail can be found here.

Our Team

Board of Library Trustees

The Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Library Trustees. Middletown City Council, as the taxing authority of the Library, is the appointing body. The length of each term is four years. The Library Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. 

Board Meeting 2024 Schedule
MidPointe Library System Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public.

January 17, 2024 – Records Commission Meeting (1:00 PM) Organizational Meeting at  MidPointe Library Middletown (1:10 PM)
February 21, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library West Chester
March 20, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library Trenton
April 17, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library Monroe
May 15, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library on Wheels
June 19, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library Middletown
July 17, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library West Chester
August 21, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library Trenton
September 18, 2024- Board Meeting at MidPointe Library Liberty
October 16, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library Middletown
November 20, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library West Chester
December 18, 2024 – Board Meeting at MidPointe Library Trenton

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes (2024)
Minutes have been approved by the Board of Trustees.
January 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
February 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
March 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
April 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
May 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
June 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
July 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
August 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
September 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
October 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
November 2024 – Agenda / Minutes
December 2024 – Agenda / Minutes

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes (2023)
Minutes have been approved by the Board of Trustees.
January 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
February 2023 – Agenda / Minutes / Special Meeting Minutes
March 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
April 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
May 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
June 2023 – Agenda – Canceled due to lack of a quorum.
July 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
August 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
September 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
October 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
November 2023 – Agenda / Minutes
December 2023 – Agenda / Minutes

Eleanor Stewart

President

Andrew Dunn

Bill Jones

Vice President

Tim Essex

Michael Huff

Secretary

Jay Marlow

Deborah Houser

Administration

Travis Bautz

Executive Director

Steve Mayhugh

Facilities Director

Brielle Maynor

Public Services Director

Cari Hillman

Community Engagement Director

Kathy Stengel

Human Resource Director

Ross Brown

IT Director

Emily Vance

Fiscal Officer

Ryan Hutson

Collection Services Director

Branch Managers

Amy Abernathy

MidPointe Library Middletown Branch Manager

Rebecca Rasnick

MidPointe Library West Chester Branch Manager

Paul Gabbard

MidPointe Library Monroe Branch Manager

Noah Howells

Makerspace
Manager

Jennifer Riley-Johnson

MidPointe Library Trenton Branch Manager

Rebekah Brate

Library on Wheels Branch Manager

Coordinators & Supervisors

Ashley Kraus

MidPointe Library West Chester Public Services Supervisor

Martha Griffin

Staff Training and Development Coordinator

Ally Doliboa

Youth Programming
Coordinator

Michelle Morand

Adult Programming
Coordinator

Tabitha Hill

MidPointe Library Middletown Public Services Supervisor

Public records request? Please contact Fiscal Officer Emily Vance at (513)705-8534 or via the email link above.

Press inquiry? Please contact Community Engagement Director Cari Hillman at (513)705-8511 or via the email link above.