About the board
The Library Board advises City Council on all matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance, activities, and facilities of both libraries. The board also recommends policies on library services, including resolution of questions dealing with intellectual freedom challenges, to council and administers special trusts established for the library.
Upcoming meetings
The Library Board usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m..
January 28, 2025, 5:15pm
Main Library
February 25, 2025, 5:15pm
Main Library
Staff liaison
Eric Ikenouye
Library Director
541-917-7589
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Full Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brown VC | 7/12/2017 | Ward 1-a | 6/30/2025 | 2nd |
| Scott Kniefel | 10/9/2024 | Ward 3-a | 6/30/2025 | — |
| Jaci Eiquihua | 2/22/2023 | Ward 3-b | 6/30/2026 | — |
| Steve Borst C | 11/9/2016 | Ward 2-a | 6/30/2027 | 2nd |
| Linda Hart | 6/26/2023 | Mayor | 6/30/2027 | 1st |
| Vacant | APPLY | Ward 2-b | 6/30/2028 | — |
| Amy Roberts | 6/26/2024 | Ward 1-b | 6/30/2028 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): ORS 357.465, AMC 2.50
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 4 years.
*(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: Appointments begin July 1.
No person shall hold appointment as a member for more than two full consecutive terms, but any person may be appointed again to the board after an interval of one year.
No person shall serve simultaneously on the Budget Review Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.
Meeting materials
| Date | AgendaA | HandoutsH | MinutesM* | A/VA/V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | ||||
| October 22, 2024 | ||||
| September 24, 2024 | ||||
| August 27, 2024 | ||||
| July 23, 2024 | ||||
| May 28, 2024 | ||||
| April 23, 2024 | ||||
| March 26, 2024 | ||||
| February 27, 2024 | ||||
| January 23, 2024 |
*Minutes are posted when they are approved by the body at a subsequent meeting.
Public Meetings Law Grievances
OAR 199-050-0070 requires us to publish contact information for submitting a grievance alleging violation of the Oregon public meetings laws. Written grievances may be submitted by email to
