LIBRARY LEADERSHIP

Vision

RCPL engages our community through forward thinking initiatives and services. 

Mission

RCPL is a catalyst for inclusion, learning and self-expression, a partner for community organizations, workers and local businesses, and a champion for early literacy efforts.

RCPL Board of Trustees

The Robeson County Public Library is governed by a Board of Trustees. Trustees are appointed by either the Robeson County Commissioners or the Lumberton City Council. 

Board of Trustees

  • Bruce Huggins, Chair – Lumberton 
  • Vanna Skipper, Vice President – Lumberton
  • Sarah Griffin-Greene, Treasurer – Lumberton 
  • Jennifer Whitley, Secretary – Lumberton 
  • Dr. James Bass – Lumberton 
  • Cassandra Bell – Rowland
  • Erin Hunt – Fairmont 
  • Carnetta McDougald – Red Springs
  • Mary McNeill – Maxton
  • Melvin Morris – Lumberton
  • Cheryl Powell – Orrum 
  • James W. Taylor, ll – St. Pauls
 
Elected Officials Liaison
  • Pauline Campbell, Robeson County Board of Commissioner
  • Chris Howard, Lumberton City Council  

Board of Trustees Meetings

2023 – 24 Meeting Dates

  • July 19, 2023 – Cancelled 
  • Sept. 20, 2023 
  • Nov. 15, 2023
  • Jan. 17, 2024
  • March 20, 2024
  • May 15, 2024
  • Tentative Budget Hearing – June 26, 2024

Katie Fountain, Library Director

Email: kfountain@robesoncountylibrary.org
910-738-4859

Katie is passionate serving the community through quality library services. Her team is actively working on expanding community outreach, programming, partnerships, and technology. They are also working towards modernizing facilities, library environments, and library collections. She considers early literacy an area of significant professional interest.