Kaubisch Memorial Public Library
History and Governance HISTORY:
In 1892, the Fostoria High School Alumni Library was opened to the public with a
membership fee of $1.00 per year. In 1900 a grant from the city of Fostoria was obtained
so that the library became "free" to all citizens. Money was donated by
Mrs.
Louisa McClean and a grant from Andrew Carnegie made it possible for the Library to be
built on its present site in 1913. The generosity of Fostorian, Arthur Kaubisch made a
large addition possible in 1968. Another large gift was presented by Don and Judy Miller
and the citizens of Fostoria passed a five year tax levy to add yet another addition in
1989.
GOVERNANCE:
A municipal library, Kaubisch Memorial Public Library is governed by a Board of Trustees
appointed by the Mayor of Fostoria with the approval of the City Council.
Current Board
Members:
Angela Briggs -- President
Paul Allison -- Vice President
Carol Hall -- Secretary
Ralph Gilliland
Jackie Bodart
Mary Fry
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF:
Dee Conine -- Director
-- coninede@oplin.org
Julie Beeson -- Head of Circulation Services --
beesonju@oplin.org
Kelli Foster -- Head of Cataloging Services -- fosterke@oplin.org
Nancy Whipple -- Fiscal Officer --
nwhip@yahoo.com
