The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees consists of five members appointed by the Newton City Council to serve six-year terms. The Board has direct control of library operations, employs a library director, makes final approval of the purchase of library materials, has exclusive control of all library funds, contracts with other library boards for services, and is required to make an annual financial report to the Newton City Council.


The 5-member board governing the library 2012-2013

Rita Baker	President
Stacy Raines	Vice-President
Julian Silverberg	Fiscal Officer/Treasurer
Andy Maynard	Secretary
Julie Creech	Trustee