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

Date and TimeLocationAgenda 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
August 7, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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September 19, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
October 17, 8 a.m.Randallstown Branch
November 21, 8 a.m.Towson Branch

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
January 18, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 998 7245 8388
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February 15, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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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
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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

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
January 19, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 968 6435 8613
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February 4, 6 p.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 914 8064 3791
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February 16, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 951 8017 7725
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March 16, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 937 3801 6244
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April 20, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 994 0791 0845
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May 18, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
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June 15, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
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July 20, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
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September 21, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
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October 19, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
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November 16, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
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Date and TimeLocationAgenda 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
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June 9, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 987 4920 0148
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June 23, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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July 28, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 998 1733 9575
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August 18, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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September 29, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 923 7206 3020
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October 20, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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November 11, 1:30 p.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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November 12, 10 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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November 17, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
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December 15, 8 a.m.
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Date and TimeLocationAgenda 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.

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

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.

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.