Library Board & Policies

About

Pursuant to Chapter 392 of the Code of Iowa, the Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees serves as the governing and policy-making body for The Library. The Board is composed of nine Davenport residents, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Trustees serve six-year terms and are eligible for one reappointment.

Trustees are required to complete a minimum of five hours of continuing education annually and adhere to a professional Code of Ethics.

The Trustees meet on the third Tuesday of each month. All meetings are open to the public, and minutes are made available below. Recorded video sessions of meetings can be accessed 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

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) | Joanna Drake | Michael Hustedde

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