Library Board of Trustees

The Amesbury Public Library Board of Trustees is a governing board made up of nine members. Members are elected to four-year terms or appointed by the Mayor of the City of Amesbury, with the approval of the City Council of Amesbury and the Amesbury Public Library Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the Library’s historic building and finances while maintaining a commitment to the Library’s mission to provide safe space for lifelong exploration and learning, public understanding, freedom of expression, experiencing beauty, and wonder through the best possible resources, facilities, and services for the Amesbury community. This involves advocacy in the community, at City Council meetings, with other city departments and officials, and to state legislators. The Board has the duty to determine the rules and regulations governing Library operations and services. Board members sit on subcommittees, including Preservation, Finance, Long Range Planning, Director Review, Communications, and ad hoc committees as needed.

Upcoming Agendas

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Recent meetings

OCT 27

6:30 PM

Amesbury Public Library Board of Trustees Communications Sub-Committee Meeting

The trustees' Communications Sub-Committee will discuss the committee's role, promotion of current projects including the annual appeal marketing, social media strategy, informal advocacy ideas, and coordination with the City Council meeting schedule for advocacy.

OCT 21

6:00 PM

** AMENDED ** Amesbury Public Library Board of Trustees Fundraising Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting

Discussion of the 2026 Annual Appeal including timeline, thank-yous, and documenting workflows; consideration of a fundraising opportunity to preserve the library circulation desk; and review/update of the procedure for expenditure of library funds.

OCT 18

9:00 AM

Library Board of Trustees Retreat

Library trustees will participate in a training session led by Danielle Giannone of Withinsight Development, followed by an afternoon activity led by Zach Field of Zach Field Drums and Music.

OCT 14

7:00 PM

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda includes a vote to close the library for a carpet project, discussion of the FY27-29 Strategic Plan and a trustee retreat, an election for Vice Chair, and an update on the School Street construction project.

SEP 30

6:00 PM

Amesbury Public Library Board of Trustees Fundraising Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting

Trustees will receive a status update on the 2026 Annual Appeal, including review and a vote on the final appeal letter.

SEP 23

6:30 PM

Amesbury Public Library Board of Trustees Fundraising Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting

Topics include the Annual Appeal 2026 status with postage, timeline review, and a final letter for a vote; consideration of other fundraising opportunities including a historic circulation desk proposal; and discussion of a fund expenditure procedure under old business.