Library Board & Policies

About

Library boards of trustees are the governing and policy-setting bodies of public lbraries in Iowa (in accordance with Code of Iowa, Chapter 392). The Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees is composed of nine residents of Davenport who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Trustees serve 6-year terms and may be reappointed one time. Your Trustees ascribe to a Code of Ethics.

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

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 the 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 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.