VISION STATEMENT

• A responsibility to offer free library service.
• The Village’s commitment to a municipal library.
• Cooperative efforts with other Village departments, other libraries, and other community organizations.
• Community needs drive our services.
• Emphasizing and encouraging children to read.
• We take a personal interest in ensuring that our services are delivered in a welcoming, convenient and responsive manner.
• Read the BLPL Long Range Plan 2021-2024

WHO WE ARE

Balsam Lake Library Staff

Linda Heimstead, Library Director library@balsamlakepl.org

Rebekah Smith, Adult Services/Administrative Librarian 
rsmith@balsamlakepl.org  

DeeDee Stevens-Neal, Youth Services Librarian
youthservices@balsamlakepl.org

Alyssa Brown, Assistant Librarian 
abrown@balsamlakepl.org

Balsam Lake Library Board Members

Linda Heimstead, Library Director 

Britt Williams, President

David Muller

Laura Williams, Treasurer

Heather Stark, Secretary

Aimee Newbauer

Kelsey Gunn

Brianna Schock