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Library Board Meeting Schedule

The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 6:30 p.m., typically on the fourth Monday of each month. All board meetings are expected to be held in-person at the Library location specified. Locations may change or be adjusted - check this page for any updates. Public comment can be made in-person at each regular board meeting. Messages can also be submitted to board members online.

2024 Dates & Locations

*Meetings are typically held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. In 2024 there is an exception in May. That meeting will be held on the third Monday.


2023 Library Board Meeting Archive
2022 Library Board Meeting Archive

Library Board Committee Meeting Schedule

The primary responsibility of the Board of Trustees Committees is to provide governance and policy reviews in the areas of finance; diversity, policy, and human resources; and facilities; which are described below:

  • The Finance Committee works to determine the scope of appropriations for Library programs and services, facility maintenance, and new construction. This committee provides input in the creation of the Library’s yearly budget and tax rate, as well as oversight in the appropriate administration of public tax monies.
  • The Diversity, Policy, and Human Resources Committee reviews Library policies to assure compliance with accepted operating procedures and employment practices. This committee also provides oversight in the establishment of a diverse and competent staff at all levels throughout the Library system.
  • The Facilities Committee reviews plans and proposals related to the construction, maintenance, and security of Library facilities and properties, furnishings, vehicles, collection delivery system, computers, and technology infrastructure. This committee also provides oversight of facilities-related contractual services.
2024 Dates

Library Board Committee Meetings take place at the Library Services Center, Room 226 on the following dates. This list may be updated as meetings are adjusted.

*Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month. In 2024 there is an exception in January, May, and October.

Finance Committee meetings will be at 10 a.m.
Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee meetings will be at 11:30 a.m.
Facilities Committee meetings will be at 1 p.m.

  • January 9
  • *January 11 (Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee only at 11:30 a.m., rescheduled from January 9)
  • February 13 (The Facilities Committee Meeting that was to be held at 1 p.m. is cancelled.)
  • March 4 (The Facilities Committee only will meet at 6 p.m. to present the Long-Term Patron Services Assessment.)
  • March 12 (The Finance Committee Meeting has been CANCELLED.)
  • April 9 (The Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee Meeting has been CANCELLED.)
  • *May 7 (first Tuesday)
  • June 11
  • July 9 (The Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee Meeting has been RESCHEDULED to July 12 at 2 p.m.)
  • August 13 (The Finance Committee meeting will include a Special Library Board Meeting to consider the 2025 Library Budget.)
  • *October 1 (Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee at 11:30 a.m.)
  • *October 15 (Finance Committee at 10 a.m. and the Facilities Committee at 1 p.m.)
  • November 12
  • December 10