Library Board Members

Meetings

Even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, and December) on the second Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Boulevard. 

The October 2023 meeting has been canceled in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Minutes and Agendas

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Library Board Members

District 1: Debbie Coston

District 2: Michael Furl

District 3: Timothy Ward

District 4: Cameron Grimm

District 5: Michael E.Barger

District 6: Lance Himmelberger

At-Large: Aldis Philipbar

Purpose

The Library Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governing Body and advise the Governing Body on policy matters related to the Library and Information Services Department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

-Advise the Governing Body on policy matters related to the public library.

-Through the designated City staff notify the Mayor of any vacancies on the Board.

-Research other revenue sources including, but not limited to grants, endowments, and other gifts.

-Assist in establishing long-range priorities for the public library.

-Contribute special knowledge of the community to library staff members so they can efficiently serve the community which supports the library.

-Keep abreast of public library standards and trends.

Appointment/Qualifications/Terms

The Library Board shall consist of seven members with one member appointed from each of the six City Council Districts and one member appointed at-large. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. The terms of appointment of members of the Library Board shall be staggered for overlapping terms of three years.