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Overview
The Hennepin County Library Board is Library Board logoappointed by the County Board of Commissioners, and consists of 11 Hennepin County residents.

Vacancies on the Library Board are publicized and citizens are encouraged to apply through an open appointments process. (See also Open Appointments Process: Questions and Answers and the Open Advisory Board application form.) Vacancies are advertised in late Fall with applications due December 31st of that year.

Next Meeting
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 5:00-6:30 p.m.,
Northeast Library, 2200 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418.

Notice of Public Meeting
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will host an event sponsored by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County to celebrate the united Hennepin County Library on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Requests for additional information or questions regarding this meeting may be directed to Charlene Sohlberg by calling 952-847-8581 or by email at csohlberg@hclib.org or in writing to Ms. Sohlberg's attention at the Hennepin County Library Administrative Offices, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN

Responsibilities
The Library Board is responsible for:

  • recommending the Library's proposed operating and capital budgets each year;
  • reviewing long-range plans annually, in conjunction with the budget recommendations;
  • developing policies for the operation and administration of the library system; and
  • maintaining and developing the library system's collection.
 
MEETINGS
 
•  Library Board Meeting Schedule and Locations
•  Library Board Meeting minutes from 1997 - Present.
MEMBERSHIP
 
•  Library Board members
QUICK LINKS
 
•  Library Board Bylaws
•  Library Board Policies
•  Mission and Vision Statement
CONTACT US
 
•  Library Board
Hennepin County Library Director's Office
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305-1909
952-847-8581
•  Your comments are welcome!

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