Board of Trustees

The City of Homewood operates under a council-manager form of government. The mayor serves as council president. The city is divided into four Wards, each represented by one council member.

The Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees (the Library Board) is legally responsible for the operation of the Library. Library employees are not under the Jefferson County Personnel Board. The Library Board establishes policies relating to employees and operations. The Library Board consists of 5 members living in and representing each of the City's 4 wards. One Library Board member will be an At-Large member. Library Board members are appointed by City Council.

The Library Board appoints the Director who is responsible for the operation of the Library. The Director acts in an advisory capacity to the Library Board and serves as the Secretary to the Board. The Director is not a member of the Library Board and has no vote on matters under consideration. It is the Director’s responsibility, with the approval of the Library Board, to prepare the budget, determine operating procedures, and handle all personnel matters.
The Homewood Public Library is a member of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC). The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) is the State Agency responsible for coordinating all Alabama public library services. Funds from the State and the County are appropriated through the Jefferson County Library Cooperative.

Kirk Mobley, Chair (Ward 4) - 1st Term: 11/2023-11/2027

Kirk is the Chief Investment Officer of a single-family office based in Birmingham and lives in Homewood with his wife, Ellen, and their two sons. He's a graduate of The University of Virginia and The University of North Carolina. 

Dr. Keya Kraft,  Vice-Chair (Ward 2) - 2nd Term: 5/2025-5/2029

Keya Kraft is Director of Economic Development at the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) and lives in West Homewood with her family and dog Louie. An avid reader, Keya holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary.

Rosa Hill , (Ward 2) - 2nd Term: 7/2023-7/2027

Rosa has lived in Alabama for over 16 years, and she has been a realtor for ARC realty specializing in home sales in the Birmingham and Homewood markets for 11 years. She is married with three lovely boys who enjoy using the library. Rosa speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys helping the diverse communities of Birmingham with their real estate needs. 

Mike Higginbotham, (Ward 1) - 1st Term: 7/2025-7/2029

Mr. Higginbotham has spent most of his adult life in the public sector as either an employee or elected official. He was elected to two terms on the Birmingham Board of Education (2002, 2006) and one term on the Homewood City Council (2016). Mike received a B.S. in Political Science and English as well as a Master of Public Administration at UAB. He lives in West Homewood with his wife and daughter.

Megan Cheek, (Ward 3) - 1st Term: 6/2024-6/2028

Megan Cheek is the Communications and Development Director for Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice where she confronts unjust systems through research, bridge building, and advocacy to create an Alabama that prioritizes justice and opportunity. She lives in Homewood with her husband and three feisty children and serves on the board of Girls Rock BHAM. She is a former president of the Homewood Library Foundation

Dr. Paul Doran, Emeritus Trustee

Dr. Paul Doran served on the Library Board from 2010-2024 as a representative for Ward 4. For his dedication and service, he was appointed as an Emeritus Trustee by the Library Board on 5/21/24.  He has also served on numerous Foundation Boards over the years and was the driving force behind the development of the Homewood Library Foundation.

Virginia Bugg, Emeritus Trustee    

Ginny is a retired non-profit executive who has lived in Homewood since 1977. She and her husband, Bill, have two daughters who live in Homewood with their families. A lifelong book lover, she is a former president of the Friends of Homewood Library and volunteers weekly in the Friends Bookstore.

Judith Wright, Library Director

In July 2022, Mrs. Wright was appointed as the 7th Library Director of the Homewood Public Library. During her time at the Homewood Public Library, she has worked in the Children's, Circulation, Adult/Teen Services, and Administration Departments. Mrs. Wright holds a Bachelor's in Art History from UAB and a Master's in Library and Information Studies from UA. She is currently certified through NASA to borrow lunar and meteorite samples from the Johnson Space Center. Mrs. Wright is also a member of the Homewood-Mountain Brook Kiwanis Chapter