What is the Siuslaw Public Library District?
The Siuslaw Public Library District is a stand-alone local government and taxing district covering a patchwork area across western Lane County. The District is governed by a five-member elected board of directors and managed by a library director. The Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors generally holds regular meetings the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Please confirm the date of this month's meeting by calling 541-997-3132 or looking at the "Public Notices" section of the library's homepage. Meetings are generally held at the Library - 1460 9th Street in Florence, OR - in the Bromley Room.
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The Siuslaw Public Library Board of Directors
Sandy Kuhlman
President
Current term expires June 30, 2029
Sandy Kuhlman spent more than 30 years as an executive in the commercial insurance industry before permanently relocating to Florence in 2012. In addition to her active volunteer schedule, Sandy is an avid library user and book sorter for the Friends of the Library, which gives her a preview of donated books.
Donna Oshel
Vice President
Current term expires June 30, 2027
Donna Oshel has long roots in the Siuslaw region, and first used the library when it was still located at Florence City Hall. Donna brings insights from a career in teaching and school administration to the district, and is a frequent library patron.
Lynn Hughes
Board Member
Current term expires June 30, 2029
Lynn Hughes relocated to Florence in 2020, retiring from a long career in medicine. Lynn is a frequent volunteer in this community and a strong believer in the importance of rural libraries. She is an avid reader and raised her daughters in Montana where they looked forward to selecting books from the twice monthly mobile library.
Tracey Miller
Board Member
Current term expires June 30, 2029
Tracey Miller has a lifelong love of the written word and has always regarded libraries as a sacred space to be enjoyed by all. She believes in giving back to the community and also serves on the board of FRAA - Florence Regional Art Alliance in addition to her work as a small business owner.
Jane Yecny
Board Member
Current term expires June 30, 2027
Jane Yecny is a frequent library patron who brought her own children to storytime for many years! Jane is also a community volunteer who currently serves on the board of Siuslaw Outreach Services.
Would you like to contact the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors?
When contacting the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors, please know that your correspondence will become a public record. Your private information (phone number, email, etc.) will be protected to the extent possible, but with very few exceptions, your name and concern will need to be discussed in an open, public meeting by the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors.