Monroe County Library System, NY

About Us

MCLS Board of Trustees & System Administration

The Monroe County Library System (MCLS) is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Monroe County Legislature. The Board sets MCLS policy, provides advice and direction to MCLS administration, and supports library advocacy efforts and collaboration among member libraries.

Meetings are held in person at the Central Library unless otherwise indicated below.

All regular meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to address the Board of Trustees for a maximum of three minutes, beginning at 5:00 p.m. To address the Board, please call 585-428-8046 or email debi.mansour@libraryweb.org by noon on the day of the meeting and provide your full name, address, organization represented (if any), and the topic.

2025-26 Trustees

Gary A. Brandt
Kimberly Brown
Christopher H. Corcoran, Esq.
Amy Moffitt, Vice President
Sarah Murphy Abbamonte (Liaison from RPL Board)
Francesca Padilla
Mei Qi
Marjorie Shelly, President
Suzanne T. Stockman
Jamia Williams
Vacancy

MCLS Bylaws [PDF]

Plan of Service [PDF]

MCLS Board Meeting Dates – 2026

The MCLS Board meets at 5:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Rundel Memorial Building (115 South Ave, 14604) — unless otherwise noted.

January 26 (on Zoom due to inclement weather –
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83520582531?pwd=ibrBXajbEEg3gedHS3ebFNg5aarl0F.1 Meeting ID: 835 2058 2531; Passcode: 433256)
February 25 – Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. – joint meeting with Rochester Public Library Board
March 16
April 20
May 18 – Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield, 14526
June 15
July – No Meeting
August 17
September 28
October 19
November 16
December – No Meeting

Board Meeting Documents
2026 | 2025 | 2024

Meeting documents for prior years can be requested through Monroe County or by calling 428-8046.

Trustee Resources

Organizational Principles & Policies

Freedom to Read
Freedom to View
Internet Access Policy

Library Bill of Rights
MCLS Code Of Conduct
Public Comment Policy

Monroe County Library System Administration

Emily Clasper, Director | 585-428-8045
Jennifer Smathers, MCLS Associate Director | 585-428-8051
Sarah Lehman, Central Library Associate Director | 585-428-8052
Katy Hasselwander, Finance Manager | 585-428-8056
Tonia Burton, Children’s Services | 585-428-8151
Brenda LaCrosse, Technology Services | 585-428-8034
Maren Kyle, Outreach Services | 585-428-8311

Mailing address:
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604