About the Library Commission
The Denver Public Library is governed by a mayoral appointed Commission that has exclusive control of the library system. It sets policies and governs the system, providing overall strategic direction and budget oversight to ensure that the library offers the best possible service to the community. The City Librarian reports to the Commission on strategic, fiscal and policy matters. The Library Commission does not engage in personnel issues or daily operational efforts of the library.
To learn more about the Library Commission and the application process, visit the links below.
City & County of Denver Board & Commissions
City & County of Denver Board & Commissions Application
Learn more about the role of the Denver Public Library Library Commission (PDF)
Email the Commissioners: librarycommission@denverlibrary.org
Library Commission Schedule
Regular Commission meetings are held on the third Thursday of every other month, at 8:30 a.m.
Locations will vary due to the Central Library renovation. Locations will be noted with each date below and on the agenda.
Should a meeting date, time, or location need to be changed, the new information will be posted on this page and Commissioners will be notified. If a special meeting is called, public notice will be provided.
Public Comment:
Members of the public who wish to address the Denver Public Library Commission during a public meeting may sign up online using the form below. Sign up is available online at 9:00 a.m. the Friday prior to the scheduled Commission meeting.
The online sign-up window closes the Wednesday before the Library Commission meeting at 12 noon. Individuals may sign up only once per meeting to address the Commission.
Public comment occurs early in the meeting (see the agenda) and is limited to three minutes per participant and may be shortened depending on the number of participants. The full time allotted for the public comment period will generally be 30 minutes.
Public comment is to be made in person at the Library Commission meeting. Please note the location on the meeting agenda. When it is your turn to speak, you will be called upon by the Commission President.
If you have any questions, please contact zbarnes@denverlibrary.org
Upcoming Commission Meetings
Regular Commission Meeting
December 21: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Location: Montbello Branch Library (12955 Albrook Dr, Denver, CO 80239)
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Link to Join Virtual Zoom Meeting
Finance Committee Commission Meeting
2023 Past Commission Meetings
Library Commission Finance Committee
February 2: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Location: Virtual
Time: 10 AM - 12 Noon
May 4: Agenda
Location: Virtual
Time: 11 AM - 12 noon
July 10: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
September 11: Agenda
Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
November 13: Agenda
Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Library Commission
February 16: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Location: Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S Grove St, Denver, CO 80219
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 20: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Location: Woodbury Branch Library, 3265 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Please Note: The April 2023 meeting recording is unavailable due to technical issues
June 15: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Location: Ross-University Hills Branch Library (4310 E. Amherst Ave, Denver, CO 80222)
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
August 17: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Location: Smiley Branch Library (4501 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212)
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
October 19: Agenda | Meeting Materials
Location: Ross-Barnum Branch Library (3570 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80219)
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2022 Commission Meeting Packets
Library Commissioners
President
Sonya Ulibarri
Appointed to the Library Commission September 2017
Vice President
Laurie Mathews
Appointed to the Library Commission September 2017
Secretary
Patty Salazar
Appointed to the Library Commission October 2021
Cathy Lucas
Appointed to the Library Commission August 2016
Cedric Buchanon
Appointed to the Library Commission December 2021
Appointed to the Library Commission January 2020
Sean Montoya
Appointed to the Library Commission January 2023
Jennifer Wolf
Appointed to the Library Commission January 2023