Library Mission
The mission of the Putnam District Library is to provide quality library resources and services, which fulfill the educational, recreational, informational, historical, and cultural needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, caring, and professional. The Putnam District Library upholds all library users legal right of access to Library resources, services and facilities. We uphold these rights in order to ensure the safety of users and staff, and to protect Library resources and facilities from damage. (Modified ~ July 2009)
Library Accessibility
We strive to be fully accessible to all members of our community. Please let us know how we may assist you.
Library Board
Putnam District Library Board Meetings take place in the front room of the Library on the third Tuesday of the month at 5 pm unless otherwise noted. Two library board trustees are appointed by each of the following municipalities: Castleton Township, Maple Grove Township, and the Village of Nashville.
Library Board Trustees:
Ginger Cole, President, Maple Grove Township
Kim Furlong, Vice President, Castleton Township
Holly Carpenter, Treasurer, Maple Grove Township
Bonnie White, Vice Secretary, Village of Nashville
Michael Payne, Secretary, Castleton Township
Duane Hansen, Vice Treasurer, Village of Nashville
Archived Meeting minutes are linked below. Prior meetings are available in hard copy at the library or by emailing director@putnamlib.org
September 2025 meeting minutes
October 2025 – no meeting
Library Card Information
Types of library cards and related policies
Library Materials and Services
Loan periods, fines, and other service information
Internet Safety and Computer Use Policies
Review types of internet users, laws regarding minors, rules of use, and violation policies
Giving to the Library
Information regarding making a donation to the library
Collection Policy
The purpose of a Collection Development Policy is to guide librarians and to inform the public about principles upon which decisions are made when adding or withdrawing materials from the library’s collection.
Public Relations
We appreciate your acknowledgment of these common standards of conduct and the library’s appeal process.
Freedom of Information Act Requests
The Putnam District Library supports the public’s right to information regarding the affairs of Putnam District Library. This document outlines the Library’s practices and policies in regards to citizen requests for Library records.