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The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30PM, Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD 21009.

The meeting is open to the public both in-person and virtually through Zoom. The Library continues to monitor COVID metrics and reserves the right to transition to a fully virtual meeting to ensure the safety of Trustees, staff, and community members. Any update to the meeting format will be posted to this page, no later than 12:00PM on the date of the meeting. Please click here for additional details on registration and attendance.

Board of Trustees

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 Harford County Public Library consists of nine voting Trustees and one, non-voting Student Representative who serves a one-year term during their senior year of high school. The duties of the Trustees are established by State and County law and 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

The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking candidates to be considered for a Trustee appointment to the Board. The initial term of appointment for Trustees is for five years, beginning on July 1, 2024, with eligibility for reappointment to a second, and five year-term.

Candidates must be residents of Harford County, have shown an interest in libraries, and who can bring demonstrated leadership and expertise to its membership.

To view the press release, click HERE

To submit an application, click HERE


Meetings Schedule

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


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 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 12, 2025


Meeting Agendas and Approved Minutes


Trustees

Dr. William B. Allen
Dr. William B. Allen
Chairperson
Representing
Northeast Harford County
Carol Wright
Carol Wright
Vice Chairperson
Representing
Southwest Harford County
J. Michael Woods
J. Michael Woods
Treasurer
Representing
Central Harford County


Taryn J. Martin
Taryn J. Martin
Representing
Northeast Harford County
Durbin P. Vido
Durbin P. Vido
Representing
Central Harford County
Shannon G. Gahs
Shannon G. Gahs
Representing
Southeast Harford County
Dr. Monique H. Head
Dr. Monique H. Head
Representing
Northwest Harford County


Colonel Jonas Vogelhut, US Army, Retired
Colonel Jonas Vogelhut,
US Army, Retired

Representing
Central Harford County
Terry Flannery
Terrance Flannery
Representing
Southeast Harford County
Ellie Hanson - Student Representative
Ellie Hanson
Student Representative
Jessica Boyle-Tsottles
Jessica Boyle-Tsottles
County Council Liaison