Notice of Board Meeting

The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

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.

To submit an application for Trustee, CLICK HERE.

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.

For additional information, please contact Jennifer Button, Executive Administrator, at button@hcplonline.org

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 23, 2025 - Cancelled
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