Library Board of Trustees

About the Library Trustees

The Ankeny Public Library Board of Trustees is a group of seven (7) Ankeny residents, each appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, whose collective duties include:

• Staying informed about library activities, needs and concerns.
• Reviewing draft budget request including line items.
• Approving final budget request based on board approved priorities.
• Supporting and advocating for budget request when presented to the city.
• Reviewing and approving monthly financial reports; prioritizing needs to match available funding.
• Informing city council, mayor and city staff about library activities, needs and concerns.

Board members serve four-year terms. Meetings are on the third Thursday of the month at 6 PM, except for December.

The Board was established in 1959. The Board is empowered through Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code