About the Board

The duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees are established by the Laws of Maryland Relating to Public Libraries. Each Trustee is appointed for a five-year term and may be eligible for reappointment for a second five-year term. The duties of the Trustees include: establish and operate the library to provide free services; set library policy; adopt reasonable rules, regulations, and bylaws for the use of the library and the conduct of its business; advise in the preparation of, and approve, the library budget; and more.

Application to the Board as a Trustee

Candidates must be residents of Harford County, have shown an interest in libraries, and who can bring demonstrated leadership and expertise to its membership. Applications will be accepted when a vacancy is posted.

Harford County Public Library Seeking
Candidates For Student Representative

Application to the Board as the Student Representative (non-voting)

Candidates must be residents of Harford County and be a senior in high school during the year serving on the Board. Applications are accepted during the junior year of high school.

To view the press release, click HERE.

To submit an application for Student Representative, click HERE.

Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. For additional information or alternative format, please contact Jennifer Button, Executive Administrator.

Meetings Schedule

Unless noted otherwise, Board Meetings are held monthly at the Abingdon Branch at 6:30 pm.

FY26 Board Meeting Dates

July 17, 2025
August 2025 – No Meeting
September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 2025 – No Meeting
January 15, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026

FY25 Board Meeting Dates

July 18, 2024
August 2024 – No Meeting
September 19, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 20, 2024
December 2024 – No Meeting
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 12, 2025