Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Tacoma Public Library is governed by a five member Board of Trustees appointed by the city's Mayor, and confirmed by a vote of the Tacoma City Council. Members are appointed for a five year term-of-office.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

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Board of Trustees

Andrea Cobb, President
Sara Irish, Vice President
Elizabeth Bowman, Trustee
Theresa Pan Hosley, Trustee
J. Manny Santiago, Trustee

Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month. The full list, opens a new window of upcoming Library Board of Trustees meeting is available on our calendar.

You can reach library trustees by writing to the Library Board of Trustees, Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave S., Tacoma, WA, 98402, or by emailing trustees@tacomalibrary.org, opens a new window. Written public comments may be submitted to publiccomment@tacomalibrary.org by 5 p.m. of regular meeting days.

Agendas and Meeting Minutes

Previous Years

April 30, 2024 -- Study Session with City Council

May 15, 2024

June 12, 2024

June 28, 2024 -- Study Session

July 11, 2024 -- Closed Session

July 17, 2024

August 02, 2024 -- Executive Session

August 21, 2024

September 18, 2024

October 16, 2024

November 20, 2024

December 11, 2024

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A message from the Board of Trustees

Last month, we shared that the hiring process for a new Director for Tacoma Public Library was underway. Read our latest update.

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A message from the Board of Trustees

A message from the Board of Trustees on Kate Larsen's resignation and how to engage in the search for a new library director.

More Information

If you would like more information about the Library Board of Trustees, please contact Tacoma Public Library's Administrative Offices at (253) 280-2880.

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