CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking applications for two positions, an appointed trustee and a newly created position of a student trustee.
The appointed trustee’s term is five years, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The appointed trustee also will be eligible for a second five-year term.
The student trustee will serve a term that begins in the fall of 2026 and ends June 30, 2027.
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; dropped off at any library location; or mailed to Kent County Public Library, Attention: Board of Trustees Search Committee, 408 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620.
The application deadline is Aug. 31.
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 members.
