Boards & Committees

Library Board of Trustees

The Blackfoot Public Library has a Library Board that governs the Library. There are 5 members who serve on the City Board and 5 members who serve on the District Board.

City Board members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council; they serve a 5-year term. These Board members must live within the City limits.

District Board members are elected and serve a 6-year term. Elections take place in May of odd-numbered years. These Board members must live within the Blackfoot Rural Library District. All Board Members serve without pay.

The City Board and the District Board come together to serve under Bylaws for a Joint Library Board. Board members are eager to hear any input, questions, or concerns you may have!

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City Library Board Members:

Cassie Black (VC) Term Exp. 12-26 [email protected]

Kathy Behrend Term Exp. 12-28 [email protected]

Jan Simpson Term Exp. 12-29 [email protected]

Janet Rockwood (C) Term Exp. 12-30 [email protected]

Janine Shigihara Term Exp. 12-27 [email protected]

District Library Board Members:

Seat 1 Allison Porter Term Exp. 5-29 [email protected]

Seat 2 Toiny Schneider (Tres) Term Exp. 5-27 [email protected]

Seat 3 Tiffany Leavitt Term Exp. 5-27 [email protected]

Seat 4 Kathleen Pressler-Hall (C) Term Exp. 5-29 [email protected]

Seat 5 Juli Clapp (VC) Term Exp. 5-29 [email protected]

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Public NOTICE OF MEETINGS:

Meetings available are for the past 12 months. If you are interested in looking at any past years, patrons can request them through City Hall at https://www.cityofblackfoot.org/417/Submit-a-Records-Request

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Monday June 1, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Board Meeting – Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Tuesday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Board Meeting – Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Policy Committee Meeting – Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 5 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Board Meeting – Monday, April 6th, 2026 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Board Meeting – Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Board Meeting – Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Policy Committee Meeting – Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Board Meeting – Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library and the Blackfoot Rural Library District