Who We Are
The Whitewater Public Library is a service of the City of Whitewater and is part of the Bridges Library System.
Our Mission
We have the space and the stuff to do the things that you want.
Our Values
Safe and welcoming
Providing a safe space that is inclusive, respectful, and welcoming to all.
Trust
Being a place of mutual trust where a person’s right to privacy to read and learn is held in absolute confidence.
Diversity
Celebrating diversity in our community, collections, and services.
Fun
Supporting fun and imagination by providing access to tools, equipment, spaces, and opportunities for enrichment and entertainment.
Lifelong learning and creativity
Sparking curiosity and encouraging discovery through our collections, services, and programs.
Making connections
Bringing area residents together to socialize and collaborate while cultivating partnerships for the benefit of our community.
Service excellence
Taking pride in serving the community with the thoughtful use of our resources and a relentless drive to innovate and evolve.
Diane Jaroch, Library Director (right) and Sarah French, Assistant Director (left)
Our Team
Library Director
Diane Jaroch
djaroch@whitewater-wi.gov
Assistant Director
Sarah French
sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov
Youth Services Librarian
Deana Rolfsmeyer
drolfsmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov
Programming & Makerspace Librarian
Hunter Swanson
hswanson@whitewater-wi.gov
Library Associate (Home Delivery Program)
Jess Schmid
jschmid@whitewater-wi.gov
Technical Services Clerk (Interlibrary Loan)
Susan Willmann
swillmann@whitewater-wi.gov
Technical Services Clerk
Cori Willkomm
cwillkomm@whitewater-wi.gov
Public Services Clerks
Hope Curtis
Karen Esparza
Aurelia Lorvick
Nancy Stanford
Sydney Whitcher
Circulation Assistant
Kristyn Kachel
Board of Trustees
Library policies are determined by a board of citizens appointed by the City Council. Board meetings are held every third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.
Board Agendas and Minutes
Kelly Davis, President
kellymross@gmail.com
Tara McKenzie-Peotter, Vice-President
taramckenziepeotter@gmail.com
Elizabeth Miller, Secretary
millereaj@gmail.com
Kathy Retzke, Treasurer (School District Representative)
kretzke@wwusd.org
Steven Sahyun (Common Council Representative)
steven@sahyun.com
Doug Anderson
trkfld1stsgt@icloud.com
Camden Harlan
HarlanCA21@uww.edu
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Whitewater Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization of library lovers like you who work together to promote and expand the programs and services of the library. They actively support the mission of the Library, are a valuable link between the Library and community, and provide funding to enhance the quality library services offered to City of Whitewater residents and surrounding communities.