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Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board is appointed by the City Council. The Board advises the Council and Library staff on Library policies and planning. Nine citizen members are appointed to four year terms. Eight of the members must be residents of the City of Sherwood, and one member must be a non-resident of the City of Sherwood but a resident of both Washington County and the Sherwood Public Library service area.
Duties and Responsibilities. The Board shall:
- Evaluate community needs and resources on a regular basis and incorporate relevant findings into a statement of purpose guiding the provision of library services.
- Establish long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the library and the improvement and maintenance of the library building.
- Regularly review and advise the City Council and city administration on specific programs and policies relative to library goals and objectives.
- Promote public participation and awareness programs designed to increase the use of the library.
- Advise the City Council and city administration on library rules, regulations, and other matters relative to the library.
- Undertake additional responsibilities relative to the library system as may be designated by the City Council or requested by the city administration.
If you would like to contact the Library Board, please email the following address: SherwoodLibraryBoard[at]sherwoodoregon.gov
Meetings:
- We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month, except June & August, at 6:30-8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
- Schedule for 2023:
- November 15
- [No December meeting]
- Schedule for 2024:
- January 17
- February 21
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
- [No meeting in June]
- July 17
- [No meeting in August]
- September 18
- October 16
- November 20
- [December meeting TBD]
Board meetings are held at City Hall, 22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood, Oregon, with virtual options available. Contact Library Manager, Adrienne Doman Calkins, for details.
All meetings are open to the public. See "meeting materials" for agendas, and to verify the date, time, and location or format. (Note: you may need to change the default view for the date range to see future or past meetings.)
Citizen Comments
Citizen comments may be provided in person, in writing, or by telephone. In-person comments may be made during the dedicated time on the agenda. Written comments must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting start time by email to Library Manager, Adrienne Doman Calkins, and must clearly state that it is intended as a general Citizen Comment for this meeting. To provide comment by phone during the live meeting, please email Adrienne Doman Calkins, or call 503-625-4272 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting start time in order to receive dial-in instructions. Per Council Rules Ch. 2 Section (V)(D)(5), Citizen Comments, “Speakers shall identify themselves by their name and by their city of residence.” Anonymous comments will not be accepted into the meeting record.
To request ADA accommodations, 48 hours advance notice is appreciated for significant arrangements.
Interpretation Services: Free language interpretation is available through Washington County Cooperative Library Services in twenty different languages. To inquire, contact Adrienne Doman Calkins, Library Manager via email or call 503-625-4272, preferably at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.