CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Public Library board of trustees is seeking applications to fill one seat. The term is five years, beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
The appointed trustee also will be eligible for a second five-year term.
According to a news release, applicants must be Kent County residents and should be passionate about supporting the creation and sustainability of library services that meet the needs of the entire community.
Members of the board should represent the diversity of Kent County, demographically and geographically.
The board holds monthly meetings, as well as occasional special meetings.
At the direction of the board president, members also may be asked to serve on committees and participate in special events throughout the year.
The trustee application can be picked up at any Kent County Public Library location or can be found online at https://kentcountylibrary.org.
Completed forms can be emailed to bot@kentlib.org or mailed to: Kent County Public Library, Attention: Board of Trustees Search Committee, 408 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 3.
Applications will be reviewed by the trustees; interviews with applicants will be scheduled promptly; and recommendations for nomination will be sent to the Kent County Commissioners, who will appoint the new member.