Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries

The Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries consists of seven volunteer members, appointed for up to two five year terms. Appointees must be residents of Frederick County and registered voters. The Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries meets the first Wednesday of every month except July, August, and December. Duties of the Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries include the adoption of library policy and procedure, and approval of the library budget.

Per the Frederick County Ethics Law, members are required to complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. For more information, contact the County Attorney's Office at 301-600-1030.

By-Laws of the Board of Trustees, Frederick County Public Libraries

All inquiries for Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries members should be sent care of:
FCPL Administrative Offices
110 East Patrick Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
301-600-1613

Closed Session Notice

Members of the FCPL Board of Trustees Evaluation/Nominating Committee will meet in closed session on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.in the C. Burr Artz Community Room (first floor) of the C. Burr Artz Library for a personnel matter pursuant to State Government Article Sub-Section 3-305(b)(1).

Next Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries meeting:

*Board meeting agendas are posted 10 days prior to the meeting.

Sign Language Interpreter Request
Spanish Interpreter Request

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

2024 Meeting Minutes

  • November 20, 2024
  • November 6, 2024 - Finance Meeting Minutes
  • October 2, 2024
  • September 4, 2024
  • August 2024 - Board Retreat
  • June 5, 2024
  • May 1, 2024
  • April 3, 2024
  • March 6, 2024
  • February 7, 2024
  • January 17, 2024 - Finance Meeting Minutes
  • January 3, 2024

Full Archive of Meeting Minutes

Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries

Jennifer D’Agostino
Jennifer D’Agostino
Chair
Terms of Appointment:
7/1/19 – 6/30/24
Shemica Sheppard
Shemica Sheppard
Vice Chair
Terms of Appointment:
9/1/20 through 6/30/25
Suzette White
Suzette White
Secretary
Terms of Appointment:
7/1/19 – 6/30/24
Mick O'Leary Chair
Mick O'Leary
Terms of Appointment:
07/01/2023 to 06/30/2028
Terri Lancaster
Terri Lancaster
Terms of Appointment:
7/1/22 - 6/30/27
Karyn Spertzel headshot
Karyn Spertzel
Terms of Appointment:
7/1/19 – 6/30/24
Galen Mayfield
Galen Mayfield
Terms of Appointment:
8/10/21 – 6/30/26