Library Advisory Board

Overview

The Library Advisory Board is appointed by the City Council. The Board advises the Council and Library staff on Library policies and planning. The Board consists of nine citizen members who serve 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. 

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@sherwoodoregon.gov

The Library Advisory Board generally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, except in June & August, at 6:30 pm at City Hall, 22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood, Oregon.

If you would like to contact the Board, please email 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 may be provided in person, in writing or by telephone. Written comments must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of a scheduled meeting start time by email to Adrienne Doman Calkins at domancalkinsa@sherwoodoregon.gov and must clearly state that it is intended as a general Citizen Comment for this meeting. To provide comments by telephone during the live meeting, 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 names and by their city of residence.” Anonymous comments will not be accepted into the meeting record.

If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Adrienne Doman Calkins at (503) 625-4272 at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.

Limited Interpreter services are made available through a cooperative City agreement with the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). Please contact Library Manager Adrienne Doman Calkins, 503-625-4272 for details.

A library interior with rows of wooden chairs and computer desks, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books. A clock is visible on the wall above the computers.

Supporting Documents

pdfBoards and Commissions Application Form