The Library District Board of Trustees set public policy and provide general oversight of library finances; hire and fire the library director; supervise and have custody of all library property; have exclusive control over a budget; may authorize an election to alter the maximum tax levied to support the library; may issue bonds approved by the public. One member also serves on the Douglas County Public Library Foundation, a not-for-profit organization for the sole purpose of supporting the library.

For more information on the Library Board responsibilities contact Patti Owen-Delay at 303-688-7656.  For information on Library Board of Trustees Appointments please contact Barbara Drake at 303-660-7401.

Meeting Schedule

The Library District Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month at various locations.  

Members

Members are appointed County-wide by two commissioners and ratified by a majority vote and serve three-year terms. One member also serves on the Douglas County Public Library Foundation, a not-for-profit organization for the sole purpose of supporting the library.

Current Members:

John Howe – Parker
C. Robert (Bob) Morris – Parker
Lawrence Falter – Franktown
Rondle (Ron) Cole – Castle Pines
Sean Duffy – Highlands Ranch
Eleanor Brown – Highlands Ranch
John Beckwith – At Large – Franktown

Application Information

• Application for Appointment for Citizen Boards, Committees and Commissions – If you are interested in applying, please complete this online form. It will be submitted to staff for review.