Library Commission

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: 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.

Upcoming Commission Meetings

December 15: Agenda | Meeting Materials

Location: Bear Valley Ranch Branch Library, 5171 W Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO 80236, USA
This meeting can be viewed virtually via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86710071757

Past Commission Meetings

January 21: Agenda

Joint Meeting: Library Commission and the Friends Foundation Board

Location: Virtual

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

This meeting will be held virtually and can be joined through the following link or phone number:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89317537560
Phone: 1-312-626-6799, Webinar ID: 893 1753 7560

February 17: Agenda | Meeting Materials

Location: Virtual

Time: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

This meeting will be held virtually and can be joined through the following link or phone number:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/87081746369
Phone: 1-312-626-6799, Webinar ID: 870 8174 6369

April 21: Agenda | Meeting Materials

Location: Branch Library at Art Park (1900 35th St Suite A, Denver, CO 80216)

Time: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

May 24 Special Meeting: Agenda

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting

Time: 1 PM - 2 PM

This meeting will be held virtually and can be joined through the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89984992305
Public comment will be limited to ten minutes for this meeting, given the business needed to be transacted, and the one hour length of the meeting.

June 16: Agenda | Meeting Materials