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
Kimberly "Kim" Sweetman, Vice-Chair - term exp. 3/26
Katharine "Kat" Gatcomb, Treasurer - term exp. 3/28
Susan Wagner, Secretary - term exp. 3/27
Sudie Blanchard, Trustee - term exp. 3/28
Callie Langton, Trustee - term exp. 3/27
Beth Newkirk - term exp. 3/28
Alternate Trustees:
Martha "Martie" Gooze, Alternate Trustee - term exp. 3/26
Open, Alternate Trustee -
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To view the Library Board of Trustees Bylaws, click here.
Contact: BoardofTrusteesDPL@gmail.com
Library Trustee meetings are currently being held in the Heritage Room 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.
2025 Agendas and Meeting Dates
January 8, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 29, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
February 12, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
March 19, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
April 9, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
2025 Board Minutes
January 8, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
January 29, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2025 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
2024 Agendas and Meeting Dates
January 10, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 14, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 13, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
April 10, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 8, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
June 12, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 14, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 11, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 9, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 6, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 13, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
December 11, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2024 Board Minutes
January 10, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 14, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 14, 2024- Library Board of Trustees Meeting Non-public Session
March 13, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
April 10, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 8, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
June 12, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 10, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting - Canceled
August 14, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 11, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 9, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 13, 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
December 11 , 2024 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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
June 14, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 13, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 9, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 23, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 11, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 8, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
December 13, 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)
April 13, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 10, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
June 14, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 13, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 9, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 23, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 13, 2023 - LIbrary Board of Trustees Meeting
October 11, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 8, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
December 13, 2023 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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
