Appalachian Regional Library will be closed on Friday, December 9 for staff training.
Staff & Board
Management Team
You can reach any of the following staff at 336-846-2041.
County Librarian
Laura McPherson
Adult Services Manager
Elizabeth Payne
Circulation Manager
Rebecca Kennedy
Technical Services Manager
Vickie Milam
Youth Services Manager
Megan Kennedy
Contact Us
Advisory Board
The Board has eight members which the County appoints, members serve staggered four year terms; members can serve a maximum of two consecutive four year terms, but they can be reappointed after being off the board for one year. Four local library board members also serve on the Regional Advisory Board. The President of the Friends of the Library is considered an ex officio member.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of every other month at 12 pm.
| Board Member | Local Board Term Expirations | Regional Term Expirations |
| Jan Noffsinger | August 2026 | August 2026 |
| Kyle Hall | August 2026 | August 2026 |
| Stephen Katz | August 2023 | |
| Karen Moll | August 2026 | August 2026 |
| Kim Barnes | August 2024 | |
| JoAnn Crawley | August 2023 | |
| Lisa Calhoun | August 2024 | |
| Doug Butler | August 2025 | August 2024 |
| Laura McPherson | Library Manager non-voting |
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