The Library is governed by a board of six elected trustees with terms of three years. The Trustees are solely responsible for all monies appropriated by the Town for the Library and for all money or property received by the Town by gift or bequest for the Library. In addition, the Library Trustees assure that Lancaster residents receive excellent service by ensuring that standard established by the Commonwealth are always maintained.

The Trustees’ routinely meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Trustees Meeting room located on the lower level of the Library. All meetings are open to the public.  Agendas and Minutes are available on the Town Website.

The current Trustees of the Library are:

NameTitleTerm Expiration
Emily J. RoseChairMay 2026
Frank StreeterSecretaryMay 2025
Ann M. FrantzMemberMay 2024
Karen SilverthornMemberMay 2025
Aime SundMemberMay 2024
Adam ZandMemberMay 2026

Inquiries to the Trustees can be at the monthly meeting or by mail to:

Board of Library Trustees
Thayer Memorial Library
717 Main St.
Lancaster, MA 01523-2248