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Board of Library Trustees

Members

Portrait of Yara Cheikh
Yara Cheikh
President
Portrait of Anne West
Anne West
Vice President
Portrait of Havaca Ganguly
Havaca Ganguly
Treasurer
Portrait of Claudia Cruz
Claudia Cruz
Secretary
an illustration of a general silhouetted figure
Maureen Walsh David
Board Member
Portrait of Michael Netzer
Michael Netzer
Board Member
Portrait of Pamela Lin-Chen
Pamela Lin-Chen
Board Member

About the Board

Baltimore County Public Library is governed by a seven-member administrative board appointed by the County Executive. The Board operates under Laws of Maryland Related to Public Libraries and a set of bylaws. The Board has the legal authority to see that the library system is well managed and operates in accordance with the laws as well as policies established by the board itself.

Trustees are appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed for an additional five-year term. Learn more and apply for a vacancy by completing an application.

Please note that appointed members to certain boards or commissions are required to file an annual disclosure statement. This requirement is mandated by statute.

Contact

Baltimore County Public Library Administrative Offices
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204

Phone: 410-887-6100
Fax: 410-887-6103 

Board Meetings

The Board of Library Trustees typically meets on the third Tuesday morning of most months at a designated branch. 

Date and Time Location Agenda and Minutes
June 17, 8 a.m. Woodlawn Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
May 20, 8 a.m. Sollers Point Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
April 15, 8 a.m. North Point Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
March 18, 8 a.m. Perry Hall Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 18, 8 a.m. Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
January 21, 8 a.m. Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 899 1986 8652
Join Online or by calling 1-301-715-8592
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
Special Meeting
January 3, 8 a.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 840 9845 5428
Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Past Meetings

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
November 19, 8 a.m.Woodlawn Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
October 15, 
8 a.m.
Loch Raven Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
September 17, 
8 a.m.
Catonsville Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
Special Meeting
July 11, 8 a.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 834 0753 3214
Password: 015217
Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592
  • Agenda (PDF)  
  • Minutes (PDF)
June 18, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
Special Meeting
June 11, 8 a.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 835 4623 5547
Password: 996653
Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
May 14, 8 a.m.Pikesville Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
April 16, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
March 19, 8 a.m.Arbutus Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 20, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
January 16, 8 a.m.

White Marsh Branch

Virtual Zoom Meeting Link 

Note:  In the event of a closing due to weather, the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. See the agenda for details.

  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
January 17, 8 a.m.Reisterstown Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 21, 8 a.m.Lansdowne Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
March 21, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
April 18, 8:15 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
May 16, 8 a.m.Cockeysville Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
June 20, 8 a.m.Rosedale Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Special Meeting
August 7, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 879 5353 1778
Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592

  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
September 19, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
October 17, 8 a.m.Randallstown Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
November 21, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
January 18, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 998 7245 8388
Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592.
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 15, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 991 4052 4377
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
March 15, 8 a.m.Essex Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
April 19, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
Special Meeting
May 9, 8 a.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 884 1171 3420
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
May 17, 8 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
June 21, 8 a.m.Woodlawn Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
September 20, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
October 18, 8 a.m.North Point Library
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
November 15, 8 a.m.Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
January 19, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 968 6435 8613
Password: 106276
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 4, 6 p.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 914 8064 3791
Password: 567495
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 16, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 951 8017 7725
Password: 557602
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
March 16, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 937 3801 6244
Password: 271594
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
April 20, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 994 0791 0845
Password: 861901
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
May 18, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 935 9525 3648
Password: 276735
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
June 15, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 954 2561 0791
Password: 370567
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
July 20, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 996 3059 0830
Password: 054236
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
September 21, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 932 0967 2727
Password: 047725
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
October 19, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 956 0087 4445
Password: 392412
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
November 16, 8 a.m.Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 945 1979 6863
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
January 21, 8 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 18, 8 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

March 31, 8 a.m.

Cancelled

 

April 21, 8 a.m.

Cancelled

 

May 19, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 930 3275 6099
Password: 500463
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

June 9, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 987 4920 0148
Password: 385949
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

June 23, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 944 0470 3169
Password: 983345
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

July 28, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 998 1733 9575
Password: 294797
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

August 18, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 981 2098 4732
Password: 839036
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

September 29, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 923 7206 3020
Password: 242154
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
October 20, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 923 7206 3020
Password: 242154
Join online or by calling 1-301-715-8592.

  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

November 11, 1:30 p.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 937 4534 8723
Password: 930084
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

November 12, 10 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 929 5921 7203
Password: 486598
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
November 17, 8 a.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 949 2437 4815
Password: 208804
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
December 15, 8 a.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 921 6754 0419
Password: 137429
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  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Date and TimeLocationAgenda and Minutes
January 15, 8 a.m.Board Room, Administrative Offices
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
February 19, 8:30 a.m.Woodlawn Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
March 19, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
April 16, 8:30 a.m.Board Room, Administrative Offices
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
May 21, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
June 18, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
July 16, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
September 17, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
October 15, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
November 19, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)
December 17, 8:30 a.m.Wilson Room, Towson Branch
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Minutes (PDF)

Join Us

Are you interested in serving the Baltimore County community as a member of the Board of Library Trustees? While vacancies are infrequent, applications for new trustees are welcome.

Candidates for library trustee positions must be residents of Baltimore County and representative of the area the library serves. They must also have:

  • Demonstrated interest in the library
  • Readiness to devote time and effort to attending board meetings and willingness to participate in trustee activities
  • Ability to plan creatively and to carry out plans effectively
  • Ability to analyze efficiency of business procedures and to be part of the accountability process to the public
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work well as a member of a team

Download and complete an application form (PDF). Completed forms should be emailed to Sonia Alcántara-Antoine at ceo@bcpl.net or sent to:

Baltimore County Public Library
Attention: Sonia Alcántara-Antoine
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204

All applications will be reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees, and those applicants having the most appropriate qualifications will be interviewed by the board. Upon completion of interviews, the name or names of those applicants considered most highly qualified will be sent to the County Executive who will make the final appointment.

Upon appointment, the member will be required to file a financial statement with the Baltimore County Ethics Commission. In the selection process, the board tries to represent the broad demographic makeup of Baltimore County.

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