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 Review
Find MidPointe’s 2023 Annual Review 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 2025 Schedule, Agendas & Minutes
MidPointe Library System Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public.
Minutes have been approved by the Board of Trustees.
January 22, 2025 (Middletown) – Records Commission Meeting (1:00 pm), Organizational Meeting (1:10 pm) – Agenda / Minutes
February 19, 2025 (West Chester) – Agenda / Minutes
March 19, 2025 (Trenton) – Agenda / Minutes
April 16, 2025 (Monroe) – Agenda / Minutes
May 21, 2025 (Middletown) – Agenda / Minutes
June 18, 2025 (Liberty) – Agenda / Minutes
July 2025 – No Meeting
August 20, 2025 (West Chester) – Agenda / Minutes
September 17, 2025 (Trenton) – Agenda / Minutes
October 15, 2025 (Monroe) – Agenda / Minutes
November 19, 2025 (Liberty) – Agenda / Minutes
December 17, 2025 (West Chester) – Agenda / Minutes
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
December special meeting 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

Tim Essex

Jay Marlow
Vice President

Deborah Houser

Michael Huff
Secretary

John James

Andrew Dunn
Administration

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

Ashley Kraus
MidPointe Library Liberty Branch Manager

Jennifer Riley-Johnson
MidPointe Library Trenton Branch Manager

Sharley Crew
Makerspace
Manager

Rebekah Brate
MidPointe Library Monroe Branch Manager

Rebecca Rasnick
MidPointe Library West Chester Branch Manager
Coordinators & Supervisors

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.