Library Board & Policies

About

The Library Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-setting body of public lbraries in Iowa, in accordance with the Code of Iowa, Chapter 392, Section 392.5. The Library Board of Trustees is composed of nine citizens of the community, appointed by the Mayor of the City of Davenport. Trustees must be Davenport residents and commit to serving a 6-year term. Trustees may be reappointed one time. The Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, and all meetings are open to the public. Meeting minutes are available below with recorded meeting sessions are available on the City of Davenport website.

Trustees ascribe to a Code of Ethics.

Trustees

  • Steve Imming, President
  • Tom Engelmann, Vice President
  • Sylvia Roba, Secretary
  • Craig Cooper
  • Laura Genis
  • Joe Heinrichs
  • Judie Lance
  • Amanda Motto
  • Malavika Shrikhande

Bylaws

Bylaws for the Free Public Library of the City of Davenport.

Additional Information

Finance: Tom Engelmann (Chair), Joe Heinrichs, Steve Imming
Personnel: Amanda Motto (Chair), Craig Cooper, Laura Genis
Advocacy: Malavika Shrikhande (Chair), Judie Lance, Sylvia Roba
  • Call: Library Business Office: (563) 326-7841
  • Write: In care of Davenport Public Library, 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801-1490
  • Email: The Board Secretary
All Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Time: Noon (Unless otherwise noted)
Location: Main (Unless otherwise noted on monthly agenda)
  • January 17
  • February 21
  • March 21
  • April 18
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15
  • September 19
  • October 17
  • November 14
  • December 19
  • January 19
  • February 16
  • March 8 (Special Board Meeting)
  • March 16
  • April 20
  • May 18
  • June 15
  • July 7 (Special Board Meeting)
  • July 20
  • August 17
  • September 21
  • October 19
  • October 26 (Special Board Meeting)
  • November 16
  • December 2 (Special Board Meeting)
  • December 21
  • January 15
  • February 19
  • March 19
  • April 16
  • April 25 (Special Board Meeting)
  • May 21
  • June 11 (Special Board meeting)
  • June 18
  • July 16
  • July 26 (Special Board Meeting)
  • August 20
  • September 17th (At Fairmount, Brooke Room)
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17
  • For access to records more than 5 years old, contact the library.