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 City Council. Trustees serve 6-year terms and may be reappointed one time. The Library Board of Trustees ascribe to a Code of Ethics.

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

Trustees

  • Honey Bedell
  • Bob Davis
  • 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 The Library.

Additional Information

Finance: Joe Heinrichs (Chair), Jerry Skalak, Tom Engelmann
Personnel: Amanda Motto (Chair), Michael Hustedde, Bob Davis
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
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 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.