Board of Trustees – Fayetteville Free Library

About the FFL Board of Trustees

The Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) is chartered by the NYS Education Department as a Free Association Library. Therefore, the library is governed by a member board comprised of individuals who reside within the community it is chartered to serve, as determined by the NYS Education Department. Members are selected via a 2021 Board developed and approved Strategic Board Development Process.

Board Members

**Whitney Shepard,** President
**Term Expires:** November 2026

**Jessica Berg,** Vice President
**Term Expires:** November 2026

**Mike Russell,** Treasurer
**Term Expires:** November 2028

**Melissa Whipps,** Secretary
**Term Expires:** November 2028

**Adam Stone,** Trustee
**Term Expires:** November 2027

**Patrick Griffin,** Trustee
**Term Expires:** November 2026

**Sarah Gridley,** Trustee
**Term Expires:** November 2028

**Kayandra Blythe,** Trustee
**Term Expires:** November 2027

**Jim Resig,** Trustee
**Term Expires:** November 2026

Board Meetings

The FFL Board of Trustees holds regular Board Meetings to conduct the business of the FFL. The public is invited to attend and make comment during the Public Comment portion of the Board Agenda.

The Trustees of the Fayetteville Free Library govern under the Board approved 2023 bylaws and New York State Education Law.

All meetings begin at 5:30pm unless otherwise noted.

*Free association libraries are required to meet four times a year.

2026 Meetings

01/27/2026
03/03/2026
- Draft Agenda
05/26/2026

Past Meeting Minutes

Comprehensive Budget & Financial Info