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. Citizens 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 full name, address, organization represented (if any), and the topic.

2025-26 Trustees

Gary A. Brandt
Kimberly Brown
Christopher H. Corcoran, Esq.
Peter W. Knapp, Ed. D
Amy Moffitt, Vice President
Marjorie Shelly, President
Suzanne T. Stockman
Vacant (Liaison from RPL Board)
Vacant
Vacant

MCLS Bylaws [PDF]

Plan of Service [PDF]

MCLS Board Meeting Dates – 2025

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 27
February 26 – Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. – joint meeting with Rochester Public Library Board.
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16 – Chili Public Library, 3237 Chili Ave, 14624
July – No Meeting
August 18
September 15 – Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Rd, 14559
October 20
November 17
December – No Meeting

Board Meeting Documents
2025 | 2024 | 2023

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, Associate Director | 585-428-8051
BJ Scanlon, Deputy Director of Community Libraries | 585-428-8345
Katy Hasselwander, Finance Director | 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