The Board of Library Trustees cares for and manages many aspects of the Town's Library, as defined by Town Charter Section 3-7 and Town Bylaw Chapter 61. 

The Board’s primary role is to develop policies that will dictate how the Library functions and operates. The Board is responsible for the Library's buildings, including Library hours and building use outside of regular operating hours. The Board also reviews the Director’s budget request, makes recommendations, and officially adopts the operating budget.

Members

The Board of Library Trustees has five members who are elected to 3-year terms, with an equal number of terms expiring each year (as much as possible). Town elections are held annually on the second Saturday of April.

Contact

Town boards and committees are staffed by volunteers who may not be available during business hours. If you need a response during business hours, please contact the Dedham Public Library. To contact members of the Board of Library Trustees, please email librarytrustees@dedham-ma.gov.

Meetings

The Board of Library Trustees meets once a month. Public meeting dates and times are posted at Town Hall and the Dedham Public Library at least 48 hours before each meeting in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law.