Library Board & Policies

About

In accordance with Code of Iowa Chapter 392, the Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-setting body of The Library. The Library Board of Trustees is composed of nine residents of Davenport, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Davenport City Council. Library Trustees serve 6-year terms and may be reappointed one time. The Library Board of Trustees ascribe to a Code of Ethics.

The Library Board of Trustees meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, and all meetings are open to the public. Meeting minutes are available below and video recorded meeting sessions are available on the City of Davenport website.

Trustees

  • Honey Bedell
  • Bob Davis
  • Tom Engelmann (President)
  • Joe Heinrichs (Vice President)
  • Michael Hustedde
  • Shelley Klaas
  • Amanda Motto
  • Malavika Shrikhande (Secretary)
  • Jerry Skalak
  • Steve Imming (ex-officio Past President)

Bylaws

Bylaws for the Davenport Free Public Library

Additional Information

FINANCE: Joe Heinrichs (Chair) | Jerry Skalak | Tom Engelmann
PERSONNEL: Amanda Motto (Chair) | Michael Hustedde | Bob Davis
ADVOCACY: Malavika Shrikhande (Chair) | Honey Bedell | Shelley Klaas
  • Call the business office: (563) 326-7841
  • Write: In care of Davenport Public Library, 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801-1490
  • Email: The Board Secretary
All Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at noon at Main Library unless otherwise noted on monthly agenda.
  • January 21
  • February 18
  • March 18
  • April 15
  • May 20
  • June 17
  • July 15
  • August 19
  • September 16
  • October 21
  • November 18
  • December 16
  • For access to records more than 3 years old, contact The Library.