Governance

Board Meetings

Board meetings are generally held on the 3rd Thursday of the month and sometimes rotate to different locations around the county. If you would like to talk to a member of the Library Board, please call the Main Library at 541-947-6019 for contact information.
The public may join the meeting at the Main Library in Lakeview or at another location if held elsewhere. If you would like to attend via…

Board Members

The Lake County Library District is a special library district with a dedicated tax base to support the operation of the libraries. For every $1.00 paid in property taxes in the county, about $0.03 go to support our libraries, on average. The library system is governed by a five-member board of directors. Board members are elected by voters to a term of 4 years, and may be re-elected. Current…

Budget

The Lake County Library District budget is set by a budget committee consisting of the five elected library board members and five community members appointed by the board. The board appoints a Budget Officer to propose a budget to the committee. The Library Director is currently the Budget Officer. The proposed FY 2024-25 budget and budget message are linked below.

District Transparency

Our district is dedicated to operating in a transparent manner, and posts relevant financial and operational documents to our site as they become available.

Library Policies

Our Mission and Values

Lake County Libraries provide inviting community spaces to nurture young readers, explore stories and information, and connect with others. Our SIRCLE of values--Service, Integrity, Respect, Community…

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