The Library is governed by a semi-autonomous nine-member board of trustees; which is empowered by state law and city ordinance to set policy, determine goals and objectives, direct the use of monies appropriated or gifted to the Library, and to employ staff.
Board Meetings
The Library Board meets at 5pm on the fourth Thursday of each month, and the third Thursday in November and December.
See upcoming meetings >
Board Meeting Packets
Public Comments
From the Policy 101 Bylaws: Article 6, Section 3, Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board at the beginning of meetings during the public comment agenda item. Individual comments are limited to no more than five (5) minutes, and may be extended by the presiding officer. Library staff time will not be used to prepare materials for public comment. Individuals addressing the Board must sign in with name and address. In order to comply with open meetings laws and proper meeting procedure, Trustees cannot engage in discussion or debate during the public comment period.
Board Statements
Board Values Statement
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees supports intellectual freedom, parental choice, local control, and professionalism.
Issued April 2025
Board Advocacy Letter on HSB678
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees endorse this letter as a statement of the Board.
Issued March 2024
Board statement on state government reorganization bill
Current legislation to drastically change the State Library of Iowa will negatively impact public library support and funding. We believe the current citizen-led, independent commission provides the best oversight for the State Library.
Issued March 2023
Board statement on intellectual freedom
Intellectual freedom is a core value of ICPL and of the American Library Association. We stand in solidarity with libraries and library workers facing challenges and censorship.
Issued February 2022
Member Contacts
Email all Board Members at library-board@icpl.org
Bonnie Boothroy *
Claire Matthews - Secretary
Cory Schweigel-Skeers
Dan Stevenson * - Vice President
John Raeburn
Joseph Massa
Kalmia Strong
Kelcy Patrick-Ferree
Robin Paetzold ** - President
* Member of Library Friends Foundation Board
** Johnson County representative