Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board was created in 1986 and advises the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners on the Libraries’ budget, policies, library services, and more.
Purpose of Library Advisory Board
The purpose of the Library Board is set forth in Citrus County Resolution Number 86-54 as approved by the Citrus County Special Library District Governing Board on March 11, 1986.
It is the duty of the Library Board to advise the Board of County Commissioners on public libraries’ budget, policies, services, and other pertinent matters.
The Library Advisory Board consists of nine members. The officers of the Library Board consist of a Chair, and a Vice-Chair.
The Library Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. In the event of a conflict with holidays or other events, a majority of the members present may change the date of any scheduled meeting. All meetings begin at 8:00 AM.
Governing Body
All Five Citrus County Commissioners
- Chair Holly L. Davis
- 1st Vice Chair Rebecca Bays
- 2nd Vice Chair Diana Finegan
- Commissioner Jeff Kinnard D.C.
- Commissioner Ruthie Davis Schlabach
One Representative From Crystal River City Council
- Ken Brown
One Representative From Inverness City Council
- Jacquie Hepfer
Library Advisory Board Officers
Chair, Justin Strickland
Vice Chair, Edith Ramlow
Library Liaisons
Director, Adam Chang
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Meetings are held at 8:00AM
Location:
Lecanto Government Building, Room 166
3600 W Sovereign Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
Board Members
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Lorraine Benefield | 1/31/2025 |
| Robert Bramlette | 1/31/2026 |
| Mari-Elain Ebitz | 1/31/2026 |
| Ken Jones | 1/31/2025 |
| Elaine Kleid | 1/31/2025 |
| Lenora Nelson | 1/31/2026 |
| Edith Ramlow | 1/31/2026 |
| Burke Reagan | 1/31/2026 |
| Justin Strickland | 1/31/2025 |