Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board, established by Chapter 9 of the City Code, advises the City Council in matters of policy, and the City Manager in matters of administration, with regard to the establishment, development, and operation of the library. The five-member Library Board is appointed by City Council to serve three-year terms. No member of the Board shall be employed by or be an official of the City.

It is the duty of the Board to recommend by-laws, rules and regulations for the control and governing of the library system for consideration and action by the City Manager. The Board shall recommend a reasonable schedule of fines for the infringement of established rules and regulations, and a schedule of fees for the use of library services and facilities by non-Council.

The Board, in the name of the City, may accept donations, contributions, and gifts, for either general or specific purposes, provided that all such donations, contributions, or gifts are to become the property of the City with full rights of disposal. The Board may recommend the purchase of books, periodicals, magazines, library equipment and supplies as deemed necessary and proper. The Board may also recommend contracts, rules, regulations, and conditions affecting relations between the Troy Public Library and other libraries in the area and in the State of Michigan for consideration and action by the City Council.

The Board meets the second Thursday of the month during January-June and September-December at 7 pm in the Library's conference room. These meetings are open to the public. If you wish to attend and need an accommodation in order to do so, please contact Cathleen Russ, Library Director, at (248) 524-3544.

The 2011 meeting dates are:

January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
September 8
October 13

Click the links below for minutes of past Library Advisory Board meetings.