Update!The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30PM.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, this meeting will be held virtually only via Zoom. The safety of Trustees, staff, and community members remains our top priority.

Any additional updates 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.

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 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.

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