The Durham Public Library Board of Trustees is the sole governing body of the Library, vested with the entire custody and management of the Library. The Board hires the Library Director and Library staff, adopts policies to govern the Library’s operation, and advocates for adequate financial support of the Library. It controls all funds provided to the Library and determines how they will be spent. The Board consists of seven Trustees who are elected to three-year terms by the citizens of Durham. Up to three Alternate Trustees can be recommended by the Board to the Town Council for appointment to one-year terms.
The Town, as required by NH law, provides adequate financial support to the Durham Public Library through its annual budget appropriations. The Town administration supports the Library in other ways as well. The Durham DPW maintains the Library building and grounds, both of which are owned by the Town. The Town business office handles the payroll, tracks expenditures, and conducts the annual audit for the Library.
Robin Glasser, Chair - term exp. 3/26
Andrew Sharp, Vice-Chair - term exp. 3/25
Erik Waddell, Treasurer - term exp. 3/25
Susan Wagner, Secretary - term exp. 3/24
Kimberly "Kim" Sweetman - term exp. 3/26
Charlotte Ramsay, Trustee - term exp. 3/25
Randall O'Brien, Trustee - term exp. 03/24
Alternate Trustees:
Martha "Martie" Gooze, Trustee - term exp. 3/24
To view the Library Board of Trustees Bylaws, click here.
Contact: BoardofTrusteesDPL@gmail.com
Library Trustee meetings are currently being held in the Oyster River Room (2nd Floor) at the Durham Public Library at 49 Madbury Rd. Durham, NH 03824. All meetings are open to the public and members of the Osyter River Community are encouraged and welcome to attend. Elevator Service and other accomodations are available upon request.
2023 Agendas and Meeting Dates
January 4, 2023 -Projects Subcommittee Meeting
January 12, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 9, 2023- Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 9, 2023 - LIbrary Board of Trustees Meeting
April 12, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 10, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023 Board Minutes
January 4, 2023 -Projects Subcommittee Meeting
January 12, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 9, 2023- Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 9, 2023 - LIbrary Board of Trustees Meeting (Non-public session)
March 9, 2023 - LIbrary Board of Trustees Meeting
March 9, 2023 - LIbrary Board of Trustees Meeting (Non-public session)
2022 Agendas and Meeting Dates
2022 Board Minutes
2022 Board of Trustee Subcommittee Meetings
Personnel and Policy Subcommittee
2021 Agendas and Meeting Dates
2021 Board Minutes
2020 Agendas and Meeting Dates
2020 Board Minutes
2019 Mtgs and Agendas
2019 Minutes
2018 Mtgs. and Agendas
