Library Commission

The Library Commission was established in 1917 in the Charter of the city of Boulder, Colorado:  Article IX: Advisory Commissions , Sections 130, 132-134.

The function of the commission is further defined in the Boulder Revised Code (BRC),  2-3-8 Library Commission .

• The library commission of the City of Boulder consists of five members appointed by the city council for five-year terms.
• The City Charter gives the Library Commission the following powers:
  • Adopt bylaws, rules, or policies for its guidance and governance;
  • Provide advice to assist in preparation and revision of a master plan for the development and maintenance of a modern library system within the city;
  • Review annually the library budget prepared by the library director prior to its submittal to the city manager and make recommendations regarding approval or modification of the same;
  • Review periodically the library director's operational service plans and make comments and recommendations;
  • Make recommendations to the library director and the city council on library facilities, including capital improvements, maintenance of existing facilities, and need for new facilities;
  • Review the library director's annual report and make comments and recommendations;
  • Represent the library to the community and the community to the library with the goal of building awareness, understanding and support;
  • Take steps as the library commission may deem feasible to encourage grants or gifts in support of the library; and
  • Oversee specific monies within the Library Fund that originate from gifts, bequests or donations.

The Library Commission generally meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, in the Canyon Meeting Room .

• Director of Library and Arts - David Farnan at 303-441-3104

The Library Commission consists of five members appointed by City Council, each to a five-year term.

Library Commission Members

Upcoming Commission Meetings

The Library Commission generally meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

• Jan. 8, 2020 - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Canyon Meeting Room*
• Feb. 5, 2020 - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Canyon Meeting Room
• Mar. 14, 2020 - Annual Retreat at 2520 55th St., OSMP North Community Room**
• Apr. 1, 2020 - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Canyon Meeting Room
• May 6, 2020 - Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Rd
• June 3, 2020 - Carnegie Branch Library, 1125 Pine Street
• July Commission Break
• Aug. 5, 2020 - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Canyon Meeting Room
• Sept. 2, 2020 - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Canyon Meeting Room
• Oct. 7, 2020 - George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Dr.
• Nov. 4, 2020 - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Canyon Meeting Room
• Dec. 2, 2020 - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Canyon Meeting Room

*January meeting moved to second week to avoid holiday

**Regular March meeting replaced by annual retreat