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Board notes new system director hire and summer outreach partnerships

Merrill Free Library Board of Trustees · June 17, 2026

Summary

Trustees reported offering the system-director role to Katie Zimmerman, who will train with Marla through mid-July; trustees also highlighted county collaborations, PR video work, July 3–4 closures and recent trustee/staff training.

Trustees reported that Katie Zimmerman has been offered the system-director position and will work with Marla through a training period that extends into mid-July. The board included updates on collaborations with Lincoln County programs (ADRC, 60-plus dining) and upcoming outreach events and PR efforts, including short training and PR video production during a library closure.

A trustee noted completion of the WLA Leadership Development Institute and included the training certificate in the meeting packet. Trustees also referenced Wisconsin Trustee Training Week in August as an available training resource. The board recorded scheduled closures for July 3–4 for Independence Day preparations and training.

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