Library Organizations
The Gretna Public Library is fortunate enough to have three organizations composed of volunteers from within the community who care about the Library and Gretna.
Library Board of Trustees
Under the powers of administrative/governing boards granted by law, the Library Board makes operating and administrative policies. The board acts as an agent of public trust governing the library.
The Library Director is responsible for the internal management, daily operation and procedures of the library. The Director exercises professional judgment under the direction and the review of the Library Board to implement the goals, objectives and policies set by the Library Board.
Essentially, the Library Board acts as a “checks and balances” system for the Library, and must approve all reports submitted by the Library Director before they can be turned into the City.
The Library Board is made up of seven members from the Gretna community and they each serve a term of four years.
Current Board Members:
- Rachel Cushing – Board Chair
- Sandra Kalina – Vice Chair
- Anna Castillo – Secretary
- Kara Alexander – Council Liaison
- Kaitlynn Boone
- Alma Muhlecke
- Shawna Proctor
- Erin Willnerd
Gretna Library Foundation
The Library Foundation is a non-profit organization whose goal is to raise funds and strategically plan for a new library that will meet the needs of our growing community.
Email
gretnapubliclibraryfoundation@gmail.com
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization whose main purpose is to raise funds to supplement the budget of the Library. In the past the Friends have helped to purchase books, computers, shelving units, and even furniture for our libraries.
Email
gretnafriends@gmail.com