Melissa Murphy
Melissa first walked into the North Liberty Community Library in late 1994, just days after she moved to North Liberty. She has been reading her way through the mystery collection ever since. Her first term on the Board was as a North Liberty resident during the planning for Community Center . After marrying and moving out of town, she has returned to the Board as the county representative. She shares her love of reading with her son, a non-fiction fan, and her husband, a reader of history and sci-fi.
Term: January 2008 - June 2011

Shalome Tonelli
I have lived in North Liberty since the summer of 2004. My husband and I have two young daughters, Madison and Maria. I work part-time for the University of Iowa as a Research Assistant and I have been a registered nurse since 2004. I recently obtained my Master's degree in Occupational Health Nursing. I have always loved spending time in libraries. I worked in my hometown (St. Ansgar, Ia) library for several years. I enjoy reading any sort of mystery book, forensic fiction or nonfiction, and have recently begun re-reading many of my favorite children's books to my daughters. Some of our favorite bedtime stories are "The Hungry Caterpillar" and any Dr. Seuss book. I am excited to learn more about library policy and the upcoming library expansion.
Term: January 2008 - June 2011

Cindy Diouf
Cindy and her husband Ivon have lived in North Liberty for nearly five years. Cindy is originally from Dubuque, where she spent every summer at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library with her sisters. Cindy has lived in Iowa her entire life, with the exception of 3 years in West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Cindy and Ivon have 3 small children and have participated in the summer reading program for four years. Cindy is interested in serving on the board since she believe that libraries play a central role in creating an educated and literate citizenry. Each one of us is responsible for helping others learn to read and read to learn. It is evident that the North Liberty Library has been effective in reaching out to a diverse population of readers and consumers of digital media. Cindy is currently Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Springville Community School District. Cindy is primarily a consumer of non-fiction literature and loves books about leadership, education, whales and international travel. Her favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Term: March 2009 - June 2010

Margaret Logan
I was born and raised in Washington, Iowa. I spent many cold winter evenings at the library with my parents and sister reading books while mom and dad read magazines and newspapers. It became a family tradition. Summer reading programs were fun too. Even as I got older I would assist with the summer reading program. Books became a passion in junior high and high school. I worked a couple of years as a “page” at the local library while in high school and just loved the job and the books. I took my three daughters to the library on the weekly basis for books. Books are still a passion with me; romance, mystery, science fiction and paranormal. I always have to peruse them wherever they are; stores, libraries, and even garage sales. I believe that a library can be an awesome building tool to help in supporting a community and encouraging/expanding a child’s mind, or even an adult’s. A library is an important factor when selecting a community in which to reside. I moved to North Liberty the summer 2005. I was impressed with what a nice community North Liberty was and pleasantly surprised when I found a library. When a vacancy occurred on the Library Board I felt with my passion for books this would be a way to “contribute” to the community in which I reside.
Term: July 2009 - June 2012

John Henk
My wife Mary and I are the parents of four children and have lived in North Liberty since January 2006. We relocated from out of state after I accepted a position with MidWestOne Bank. I have had an active and life-long interest in reading and books, which we have tried to impart in our children. My personal literary interests include a wide range of nonfiction but particularly early books on exploration and travel. As an avid reader, library patron and book collector, I believe every house should have its own library, just as each community should have a well-developed source to draw from for education and enjoyment. The citizens of North Liberty are fortunate in this regard and I look forward to the privilege of doing anything I can to help advance the cause.
Term: July 2009 - June 2012

Lesly Huffman
My husband and I moved to North Liberty in July 2004. From 2005-2007, I worked for the University of Iowa writing for and editing various publications. Now, I stay home as a full-time mom for our son. My interest in the library and enthusiasm for reading began at an early age when my mother involved my sister and me in summer reading programs. I read mostly fiction books, but enjoy biographies too. I believe that libraries are essential to every community because they provide a free, safe place for people of all ages to explore their interests through reading and other activities that are centered on learning. I’m excited to serve on the Library board because it will allow me to give my time to support the library and its future endeavors, as well as the North Liberty community and its residents.
Term: January 2010 - June 2010