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 17, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 2024 – No Meeting
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 12, 2025

FY24 Board Meeting Dates

July 20, 2023
August 2023 - No Meeting
September 21, 2023
October 18, 2023
November 15, 2023
December 2023 - No Meeting
January 18, 2024
February 15, 2024
March 21, 2024
April 18, 2024
May 15, 2024
June 13, 2024