About the Library Commission
The Denver Public Library is governed by a mayoral-appointed Commission that provides strategic direction, policy setting, and budget oversight.
- Governance: The City Librarian reports to the Commission on strategic, fiscal and policy matters.
- Scope: The Commission ensures the library offers the best possible service to the community, but does not manage daily personnel or operational issues.
Library Commission Schedule
Regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of every other month at 8:30 a.m. at varying branch locations (see schedule below).
Note: Schedule changes or special meetings will be posted directly to this page.
Public Comment
Members of the public are welcome to address the Commission in person during the early portion of any regular meeting.
How to Participate
- Sign Up: Use the online form below.
- Window: Opens at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday the week prior to the meeting and closes the Wednesday before the meeting at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
- Limit: One sign-up per person per meeting.
Guidelines & Expectations
- Time Limit: 3 minutes per participant, which may be shortened depending on the number of participants.
- Format: Comments must be made in person at the scheduled branch location. The Commission President will call your name when it is your turn.
- Dialogue: Commissioners listen and take notes for follow-up with the City Librarian, but they do not engage in active dialogue during the session.
Questions? Contact tsisco@denverlibrary.org.
2026 Commission Meetings
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Jan 8, 2026 |
08:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
Virtual only |
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Feb 19, 2026 |
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Apr 23, 2026 |
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Jun 18, 2026 |
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Not yet available |
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Aug 20, 2026 |
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Not yet available |
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Oct 22, 2026 |
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Not yet available |
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Dec 17, 2026 |
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Not yet available |
Finance Committee Meeting Schedule
Library Commissioners
Laurie MathewsPresident
Appointed to the Library Commission September 2017, re-appointed January 2022
Patty SalazarAppointed to the Library Commission October 2021
Jennifer WolfAppointed to the Library Commission January 2023
Malcolm EvansAppointed to the Library Commission December 2024
Mathangi SubramanianAppointed to the Library Commission April 2025
Kady LanohaAppointed to the Library Commission January 2026
Additional Resources
- Agendas, Packets, and Minutes Archive
- City & County of Denver Board & Commissions
- City & County of Denver Board & Commissions Application
Email the Commissioners: librarycommission@denverlibrary.org
Gay Cook
Sean Montoya