About the Library Commission
The Denver Public Library is governed by a mayoral appointed Commission that has exclusive control of the library system. It sets policies and governs the system, providing overall strategic direction and budget oversight to ensure that the library offers the best possible service to the community. The City Librarian reports to the Commission on strategic, fiscal and policy matters. The Library Commission does not engage in personnel issues or daily operational efforts of the library.
To learn more about the Library Commission and the application process, visit the links below.
- City & County of Denver Board & Commissions
- City & County of Denver Board & Commissions Application
- Learn more about the role of the Denver Public Library Library Commission (PDF)
Email the Commissioners: librarycommission@denverlibrary.org
Library Commission Schedule
Regular Commission meetings are held on the third Thursday of every other month, at 8:30 a.m. at the branch library location noted below.
Should a meeting date, time, or location need to be changed, the new information will be posted on this page and Commissioners will be notified. If a special meeting is called, public notice will be provided.
Public Comment
Members of the public who wish to address the Denver Public Library Commission during a public meeting may sign up online using the form below. Sign up is available online at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday the week prior to the scheduled Commission meeting.
The online sign-up window closes the Wednesday before the Library Commission meeting at 12 noon. Individuals may sign up only once per meeting to address the Commission.
Public comment occurs early in the meeting (see the agenda) and is limited to three minutes per participant and may be shortened depending on the number of participants. The full time allotted for the public comment period will generally be 30 minutes.
Public comment is to be made in person at the Library Commission meeting. Please note the location on the meeting agenda. When it is your turn to speak, you will be called upon by the Commission President.
Please note that the Commissioners are not able to engage in dialogue with you but will make note of your comments and follow-up with the City Librarian as needed.
If you have any questions, please contact tsisco@denverlibrary.org.
Upcoming 2025 Commission Meetings
Regular Commission Meetings
Time: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library
April 17th
Time: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Denver Central Branch Library
June 18th
Time: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: TBD
August 21st
Time: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: TBD
October 16th
Time: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: TBD
December 18th
Time: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: TBD
Library Commissioners
President
Laurie Mathews
Appointed to the Library Commission September 2017, re-appointed January 2022
Vice President
Sean Montoya
Appointed to the Library Commission January 2023
Secretary
Sonya Ulibarri
Appointed to the Library Commission September 2017, re-appointed January 2022
Gay Cook
Appointed to the Library Commission December 2024
Malcolm Evans
Appointed to the Library Commission December 2024
Michael Niyompong
Appointed to the Library Commission January 2020: Re-appointed January 2024
Sean Montoya
Appointed to the Library Commission January 2023
Jennifer Wolf
Appointed to the Library Commission January 2023
Patty Salazar
Appointed to the Library Commission October 2021