Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board

The Town of Clayton Library Board holds meetings throughout the year to determine the direction in which the library can best serve its patrons.

The Library Board is an advisory body to our municipal library which is funded by the Town of Clayton. The Board will serve as a liaison between the Library Department, Town Manager, Town Council, and community. The Board will consult/advise the Library Director, Town Manager, Deputy Town Manager and Town Council in matters affecting library policies, programs, finances, and as well as any other issues related to the library.

The Library Advisory Board serves as an advisory body to the Council and the library’s administration, offering recommendations on policies, programs, and services that enhance the quality and accessibility of library resources for the community. The board plays an important role in supporting the library's mission to provide educational, cultural, and informational resources to all residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise on Library Policies: Provide input on library policies and procedures to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the community, including collection development, library hours, and patron services.
• Support Library Programs: Offer recommendations on educational and cultural programs, workshops, and events that enrich the lives of residents and promote lifelong learning.
• Promote Community Engagement: Advocate for the library within the community by promoting its programs, services, and events, and encouraging residents to take advantage of all the library has to offer.
• Advise on Facility Improvements: Provide input on the development and improvement of library facilities, ensuring that spaces are welcoming, accessible, and meet the needs of all users.
• Collaborate on Strategic Planning: Work with library staff and the Council Liaison to develop and implement long-term strategies for the growth and sustainability of the library system.

Meetings

View the Calendar for 2026; everyone is welcome to come to these board meetings.

The board meets on the third the Thursday of odd months at 5:30 pm at the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library in the meeting room.

Additional Resources

• Find out more about the By-Laws and Duties of the Library Advisory Board
• Access the Advisory Boards page to learn more about our advisory board openings! If you have great ideas you want to share, have skills you feel would benefit the community and have the willingness to give your time and energies to making this community great, please get involved and apply to serve on an advisory board.

Members

• Julia Curran (ETJ), Chair - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since June 2021
• Eugene Wheeler (TL), Vice-Chair - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since October 2021
• Makayla Walden (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since September 2022
• Amber Revels-Stocks (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2027; Serving Since January 2022
• Lucy Bianchi (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2028; Serving Since January 2023
• Jill King (ETJ) - Term Expires December 31, 2028; Serving Since January 2024
• Meredith Sewell (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2025
• Amanda Gawthorpe (ETJ) - Term Expires December 31, 2027; Serving Since January 2025
• Sarah Chera (ETJ) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2025
• Miriam Herrell (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2025
• Patrice Hardy (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2027; Serving Since January 2026
• Christine Jernigan (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2027; Serving Since January 2026

Ex-Officio Members

• Gretchen Williams, Council Member

Member Tag Definitions

• TL: Inside Town Limits
• ETJ: Outside Town Limits, but inside Extra Territorial Jurisdiction planning boundary