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About the Library Board

The Library board is responsible for establishing the mission and vision of the library, determining the policies implemented by the library, hiring and evaluating the library director, advocating for the library, and overseeing the library's finances.
All board positions are volunteer and appointed by the Wahpeton City Council for a three year term.  Members must be Wahpeton residents, but one county resident is allowed.  Members can serve two consecutive terms.
In accordance with NDCC 40-38-03.

Board Meetings

The Library Board meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 4 PM in the Story Time Room.  Meetings are open to the public.  Dates are subject to change due to holidays, pandemic issues, and inclement weather.
Scheduled meetings for 2025 are:
January 23
February 25 (Early due to staffing issues)
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
July 24
August 28
September 25
October 23
November 20 (1 week early due to Thanksgiving holiday)
December 18 (1 week early due to Christmas holiday)

Current Library Board Members

Judy Oren, President (1st term expires June 2025)
Deb Loberg (2nd term expires June 2026)
Simone Sandberg (1st term expires June 2026)
Jeena Kompelien (1st term expires June 2027)
Kelly McNary-City Council Representative(2nd term expires June 2025)

Library Board Meeting Minutes

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Find Us
Leach Public Library
417 2nd Ave N
Wahpeton, ND 58075

Phone: 701-642-5732


[email protected]
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Hours
Monday            9:00-7:00
Tuesday           9:00-6:00
Wednesday     9:00-6:00
Thursday        9:00-6:00
Friday             9:00-4:00
Saturday          10:00-2:00
Sunday            Closed
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