About 

Vision

Inspire Curiosity, Foster Community, Ignite Imaginations, and Cultivate Learning

Mission

Building a community of people who discover, share and belong.

Our Values

We work hard to stay on TRACK.

Teamwork · Respect · Access · Curiosity · Kindness

3-Year Strategic Plan

The Salem Township library developed a Strategic Plan for 2025-2027.

 DOWNLOAD STRATEGIC PLAN (PDF)
DOWNLOAD LATEST BI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (PDF)

Our Library Team

Director – Lisa Vande Bunte
Assistant Director – Naomi Younglove
Adult Services – Nancy Compagner
Youth Services – Jennifer Brown
Social Media & Marketing – Marissa Nienhuis
Community Connections – Roxanne Janszen
Circulation – Mabel Brenner

Our Library Board

President – Amber Hoppe (2028)
Treasurer – Rebecca Walters (2028)
Secretary – Lydia Bouman (2028)
Trustee – Ashley VanZoeren (2028)
Trustee – Connie Immink (2028)
Trustee – Joy Jones (2028)

Members of the Library Board are elected and serve in 4-year terms.

These individuals serve in the best interest of the library and welcome any input, concerns, or opinions you may wish to express.

Emails may be sent to: [email protected]

Library Board Meetings

All meetings begin at 6:00PM and are held in the library meeting room.

January 15, 2026
March 19, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
September 17, 2026
November 19, 2026

Library Board Meeting Minutes

2025 Unofficial Meeting Minutes

November 20 (PDF)

To view minutes from a previous meeting,
please visit our archives page here.

Library Building Renovation and Expansion Committee

Formed on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Committee Policy (PDF)

Members:

Lydia Bouman
Ashley VanZoeren
Connie Immink

2025 Meeting Minutes

March 18, 2025 (PDF)

Library Annual Reports

Each year, the Salem Township Library publishes an annual report that illustrates the different ways our community has engaged with the library and the impact we have made together.

Click on the link to download our latest annual report.

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (PDF)