Library Board & Policies

About

In accordance with Code of Iowa Chapter 392, the Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-setting body of The Library. The Library Board of Trustees is composed of nine residents of Davenport, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Davenport City Council. Library Trustees serve 6-year terms and may be reappointed one time.

The Library Board of Trustees receive a minimum of five hours of continuing education annually and ascribe to a Code of Ethics.

Trustees meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, and all meetings are open to the public. Meeting minutes are available below; video recorded meeting sessions are available on the City of Davenport website.

Trustees

Honey Bedell
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Tom Engelmann (President)
Joe Heinrichs (Vice President)
Michael Hustedde
Shelley Klaas
Amanda Motto
Malavika Shrikhande (Secretary)
Jerry Skalak

Steve Imming (ex-officio Past President)

Bylaws

Bylaws for Davenport Public Library

Additional Information

Committee Assignments

FINANCE: Joe Heinrichs (Chair) | Jerry Skalak | Tom Engelmann

PERSONNEL: Amanda Motto (Chair) | Michael Hustedde | vacant

ADVOCACY: Malavika Shrikhande (Chair) | Honey Bedell | Shelley Klaas

How to Contact Board Members

Call the business office: (563) 326-7841
Write: In care of Davenport Public Library, 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801-1490
Email: The Board Secretary