The Fort Dodge Public Library is governed by a Board of Trustees and is comprised of 5 members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

Each member serves a five-year term.  The primary duties of the Board include:

• Serves as a liaison between the library and the community
• Acts as a policy-making board
• Assists in budget preparation
• Control of expenditure of funds allocated to the library
• Responsible for the appointment of a librarian

Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Monday of the month at 3:30 pm in the Library’s Board Room.

Board Bylaws

Upcoming Board Meetings