ABOUT THE PORTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

At the Porter County Public Library System, we have made it our mission to provide all residents of the library district with a comprehensive collection of relevant materials in a variety of media that records human knowledge, ideas, and culture and to organize these materials for ready access. Our driving belief is that libraries have the power to change people’s lives and are a cornerstone of the communities they are part of. Through the Porter County Public Library System’s programs, services, and events, we encourage every patron to discover the joy of learning and the love of reading.In order to fulfill our mission, we strive to provide patrons with relevant materials, adequate library facilities, excellent public services, competent, creative, and well-educated staff, and secure reliable library funding.

Meet the PCPLS Board of Trustees

Kristy Merritt

President

Center Township Resident

Appointed by Porter County Commissioners

[2020 to 2024]

Roger Rhodes

Vice President

Portage Township Resident

Appointed by School Board Presidents

(Except Valparaiso Schools)

[2022 to 2026]

[2018 to 2022]

[2014 to 2018]

Stu Summers

Treasurer

Center Township Resident

Appointed by Porter County Commissioners

[2022 to 2026]

[2018 to 2022]

[2014 to 2018]

Paul Knauff

Secretary

Center Township Resident

Appointed by Valparaiso School board

[2020 to 2024]

[2016 to 2020]

[2012 to 2016]

[2008 to 2012]

Olga Granat

Member

Center Township Resident

Appointed by Valparaiso School Board

[2021 to 2025]

[2019 to 2021]

Kevin Pazour

Member

Center Township Resident

Appointed by Porter County Council

[2021 to 2025]

[2017 to 2021]

Julie Giorgi

Member

Union Township Resident

Appointed by Porter County Council

[2023 to 2027]

The Board of Trustees is completely dedicated to the mission and objectives of the library system. Each board member may serve 4 consecutive terms, which begin July 1st and end June 30th.

Next Board Meeting: The PCPLS Board Meeting is held on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Valparaiso Branch. See our events calendar for more info.

Contact: board@pcpls.org

Library Board Resources
Policy On Public Participation At Board Meetings
Upcoming Meetings and Information

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month in the Valparaiso Public Library board room at 4:00pm

2023 Meetings

Meetings begin at 4:00 PM
Location: Valparaiso Board Room
(3rd Wednesday of the Month)

January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 13*

Upcoming agendas are usually posted the Friday before the board meeting.

*Note, this is the second Wednesday of the month.

Year In Reviews
2022
2021
2020
2019

Have Questions?

Our library staff can answers any questions you have the about the board, upcoming meetings, or how to submit a topic for the next meeting.