Board members are appointed by the Kent Board of Education. Trustees are responsible for the overall governance of the library and its budget, overseeing the provision of library service to meet the needs of Kent City School District residents, and hiring a Library Director and Fiscal Officer.
Applications to serve on the Board of Trustees are available annually in September at the Information Desk and considered by the Board of Education at their December meeting.
For Trustees appointed in 2026 and later, terms will be four years instead of seven years.
Board Members
John R. Ryan, President
Term expires: December 31, 2029
Amanda Metcalf, Vice-President
Term expires: December 31, 2026
Kris Palcho, Secretary
Term expires December 31, 2027
Asad Khan
Term Expires December 31, 2025
Peter Kratcoski
Term expires December 31, 2028
Erin Madonio Latina
Term expires: December 31, 2030
Will Underwood
Term expires December 31, 2031
2025 Board Meetings
Board meetings are open to the public and held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:15 PM. Please call the library to confirm meeting dates and times as they are subject to change.
January 16
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Correspondence for the Board should be sent to:
Board of Trustees
Kent Free Library
312 W. Main Street
Kent, OH 44240