About the Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees comprises volunteers who serve as the policy and planning body for the Jacksonville Public Library system. There are 12 voting members and at least two non-voting members who serve in an ex officio capacity. Non-voting members are the city council president or a designee and up to one additional council member, and the superintendent of schools or a designee. Trustees are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Each trustee serves a four-year term and may serve a total of two consecutive terms.Regular board meetings are held in the Main Library and at the branches on a rotating basis on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Special board meetings and committee meetings are held as needed. The public is welcome to attend.
For more information please contact the director's office at 255-1994.
Upcoming Board and Committee Meetings
Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees
12:00 PM January 21, 2025
Main Library Conference Center, Multipurpose Room
Jacksonville Public Library
303 Laura Street N
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for the Special Needs Library at 255-2665 or email JPLTBSpecialNeeds@coj.net.
Tristan Denmark
904-255-6084
TristanD@coj.net
