Library Board

Dan is a long-time Johnston resident and library user. He's a member of the Johnston Lions Club and recently retired from his position as an attorney for the State of Iowa.

Katie visits the Library weekly with her family. Katie thinks the library is a great asset to the community. Katie grew up in Johnston and has been back as an adult for five years. She works as a government attorney and her first job as a teenager was working at the library.

Kelly McAlister is an educator for the Johnston Community School District. "The library is my family's favorite place in Johnston," McAlister says. "I would like to help it continue to serve our residents."

Emily grew up in Johnston and has been back as an adult since 2018. An avid library user, she has visited libraries around the US and Europe, and worked in library circulation at a neighboring metro library. She appreciates the variety of services the Johnston Public Library offers that allows the community to gather together. Emily works at Iowa State University training businesses to help improve their processes and performance.

Robert Marvin has a background in education and information technology and security. He believes that "Libraries and the services they provide are integral components to a healthy community."