Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board members serve to advise the mayor and City Council members on matters pertinent to the operation and needs of the Bella Vista Public Library.

The board consists of seven members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by City Council. Members serve five-year terms and must live in city limits. The Library Director serves as an ex-officio member on the board, but does not have a vote.

The Library Advisory Board meets quarterly at 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Bella Vista City Hall.

Current Members:

  • Tom Wooters, President — Term expires Dec. 31, 2026
  • Tom Morris, Vice President — Term expires Dec. 31, 2026
  • Sabrina Chesne, Secretary — Term expires Dec. 31, 2024
  • Susan Santos, Foundation Treasurer — Term expires Dec. 31, 2026
  • Arlyn Engelken, Expansion Treasurer — Term expires Dec. 31, 2024
  • Suzanne Adams — Ex-Officio, Library Director

  • Wendy Hughes — Term expires Dec. 31, 2024 
  • Janet Dodd — Term expires Dec. 31, 2024
  • Sally Benson — Term expires Dec. 31, 2024
  • VACANT — Term expires Dec. 31, 2024
  • VACANT — Term expires Dec. 31, 2024
  • Susan Ferraro — Term expires Dec. 31, 2025
  • Miranda Madsen — Term expires Dec. 31, 2025
  • Laura Predl — Term expires Dec. 31, 2025
  • VACANT — Term expires Dec. 31, 2025
  • VACANT — Term expires Dec. 31, 2025
  • VACANT — Term expires Dec. 31, 2026