Celebrating 50 Years as the Elkins public library!
who we are
Our Mission
The Elkins-Randolph County Public Library is a public institution dedicated to providing equal, uncensored access to information in a variety of formats to serve the educational, recreational, cultural and informational needs of its citizens. We strive to provide modern library resources and services necessary to satisfy the evolving informational needs of the community, enhance the quality of life and to ensure that the residents are given opportunities for equal access to information and educational opportunities.
MEET YOUR library staff
Jared Howell, Director
Rachel Shanholtz, Circulation Coordinator, Children's Programming
Ruth Mitchell, Assistant Director Cataloging and Collections
jared.howell@elkinslibrary.com
Favorite works: Louis Lamour
Ruth Mitchell, Assistant Director Cataloging and Collections
Rachel Shanholtz, Circulation Coordinator, Children's Programming
Ruth Mitchell, Assistant Director Cataloging and Collections
Favorite works: Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Rachel Shanholtz, Circulation Coordinator, Children's Programming
Rachel Shanholtz, Circulation Coordinator, Children's Programming
Rachel Shanholtz, Circulation Coordinator, Children's Programming
Favorite works: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
David Nollenberger, Rockstar Volunteer
David Nollenberger, Rockstar Volunteer
Rachel Shanholtz, Circulation Coordinator, Children's Programming
Favorite works: Agatha Christie
Paula Mersing, Beloved Volunteer
David Nollenberger, Rockstar Volunteer
Paula Mersing, Beloved Volunteer
Favorite works: Summer of '42 by Herman Raucher
board of trustees
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Jennifer Morgan
Elkins Trustee
Vice Chair
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Christine Toney
Randolph County Trustee
Secretary
Chairwoman
Secretary
Katrina Thompson
Randolph County Trustee
Treasurer
EMERITUS TRUSTEE
Secretary
Ben Shaffer
Elkins Trustee
Trustee
EMERITUS TRUSTEE
EMERITUS TRUSTEE
Keith Hopwood
Elkins Trustee
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EMERITUS TRUSTEE
EMERITUS TRUSTEE
Morgan Haymond
Member Emeritus