Library Board & Policies

Who Helps Run The Library?

The Library has a group called the Board of Trustees that helps make big decisions. There are nine people on the board, and they live in Davenport. The Mayor picks them, and the City Council agrees. Each person serves for six years and can be picked again one more time.

Board members learn new things every year and follow special rules to do their job well. They meet on the third Tuesday of every month, and anyone can come to watch. You can also read the meeting notes or watch videos on the City of Davenport website.

Trustees

  • Honey Bedell
  • Joanna Drake
  • Tom Engelmann | President
  • Joe Heinrichs | Vice President
  • Michael Hustedde
  • Shelley Klaas
  • Amanda Motto
  • Malavika Shrikhande | Secretary
  • Jerry Skalak

Library Rules

The Library has special rules called bylaws that help guide how it works. These rules explain how decisions are made and who helps lead The Library.

Want to read the rules? Click the link to see the bylaws (PDF).

More Info

FINANCE: Joe Heinrichs (Chair) | Jerry Skalak | Tom Engelmann
PERSONNEL: Amanda Motto (Chair) | Joanna Drake | Michael Hustedde
ADVOCACY: Malavika Shrikhande (Chair) | Honey Bedell | Shelley Klaas
  • 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