Board of Library Trustees
Members
- Yara Cheikh, President
- Jane Eickhoff, Vice President
- Anne West, Treasurer
- Havaca Ganguly, Secretary
- Maureen Walsh David
- Mike Netzer
- Claudia Cruz
About the Board
Baltimore County Public Library is governed by a seven-member administrative board appointed by the County Executive. The Board operates under Laws of Maryland Related to Public Libraries and a set of bylaws. The Board has the legal authority to see that the library system is well managed and operates in accordance with the laws as well as policies established by the board itself.
Trustees are appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed for an additional five-year term. Learn more and apply for a vacancy by completing an application.
Please note that appointed members to certain boards or commissions are required to file an annual disclosure statement. This requirement is mandated by statute.
Contact
Baltimore County Public Library Administrative Offices
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 410-887-6100
Fax: 410-887-6103
Board Meetings
2023 Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Agenda and Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 8 a.m. | Reisterstown Branch | |
| February 21, 8 a.m. | Lansdowne Branch | |
| March 21, 8 a.m. | Towson Branch | |
| April 18, 8:15 a.m. | Towson Branch | |
| May 16, 8 a.m. | Cockeysville Branch | |
| June 20, 8 a.m. | Rosedale Branch | |
Special Meeting | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
| September 19, 8 a.m. | Towson Branch | |
| October 17, 8 a.m. | Randallstown Branch | |
| November 21, 8 a.m. | Towson Branch |
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2022 Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Agenda and Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 998 7245 8388 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| February 15, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
| March 15, 8 a.m. | Essex Branch | |
| April 19, 8 a.m. | Towson Branch | |
| Special Meeting May 9, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 884 1171 3420 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| May 17, 8 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| June 21, 8 a.m. | Woodlawn Branch | |
| September 20, 8 a.m. | Towson Branch | |
| October 18, 8 a.m. | North Point Library | |
| November 15, 8 a.m. | Towson Branch |
2021 Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Agenda and Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 968 6435 8613 Password: 106276 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| February 4, 6 p.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 914 8064 3791 Password: 567495 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| February 16, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 951 8017 7725 Password: 557602 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| March 16, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 937 3801 6244 Password: 271594 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| April 20, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 994 0791 0845 Password: 861901 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| May 18, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 935 9525 3648 Password: 276735 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| June 15, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 954 2561 0791 Password: 370567 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| July 20, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 996 3059 0830 Password: 054236 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| September 21, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 932 0967 2727 Password: 047725 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| October 19, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 956 0087 4445 Password: 392412 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. | |
| November 16, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 945 1979 6863 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. |
2020 Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Agenda and Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 8 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| February 18, 8 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
March 31, 8 a.m. | Cancelled | |
April 21, 8 a.m. | Cancelled | |
May 19, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
June 9, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
June 23, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
July 28, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
August 18, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
September 29, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
| October 20, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
November 11, 1:30 p.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
November 12, 10 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
| November 17, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting | |
| December 15, 8 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 921 6754 0419 Password: 137429 Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592. |
2019 Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Agenda and Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 8 a.m. | Board Room, Administrative Offices | |
| February 19, 8:30 a.m. | Woodlawn Branch | |
| March 19, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| April 16, 8:30 a.m. | Board Room, Administrative Offices | |
| May 21, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| June 18, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| July 16, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| September 17, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| October 15, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| November 19, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
December 17, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch |
Join Us
Are you interested in serving the Baltimore County community as a member of the Board of Library Trustees? While vacancies are infrequent, applications for new trustees are welcome.
Qualifications
Candidates for library trustee positions must be residents of Baltimore County and representative of the area the library serves. They must also have:
- Demonstrated interest in the library
- Readiness to devote time and effort to attending board meetings and willingness to participate in trustee activities
- Ability to plan creatively and to carry out plans effectively
- Ability to analyze efficiency of business procedures and to be part of the accountability process to the public
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
How To Apply
Download and complete an application form (PDF). Completed forms should be sent to:
Baltimore County Public Library
Attention: Sonia Alcántara-Antoine
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204
or emailed to Sonia Alcántara-Antoine at ceo@bcpl.net.
Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees, and those applicants having the most appropriate qualifications will be interviewed by the board. Upon completion of interviews, the name or names of those applicants considered most highly qualified will be sent to the County Executive who will make the final appointment.
Upon appointment, the member will be required to file a financial statement with the Baltimore County Ethics Commission. In the selection process, the board tries to represent the broad demographic makeup of Baltimore County.