Library Board

Agendas & Minutes


General Information


The Library Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council regarding Town policies within its scope of expertise; specifically on library programs, services and policies that meet the needs of the community. With the prior approval of, and/or at the direction of, the Town Council or its delegate, the Board shall receive public input, evaluate options, and make recommendations on policy issues affecting the library. The Board also reflects community concerns about Library service and issues to Los Gatos Public Library and the Town Council. Enabling Resolution
 
The Commission's membership consists of:
  • Seven (7) adult voting members, whose terms of office shall be three (3) years
  • One (1) non-voting Youth Commissioner liaison, appointed by the Youth Commission, whose term of office shall be for one (1) year with no limitations on reappointments. 

 Please reflect your point of view on library issues to the Board at library@losgatosca.gov.
  

Meetings


The Board meets on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 3:00 p.m in the Library Conference Room. The Staff Liaison is Ryan Baker, Library Director.
  

How Can I Get Involved?

For application information, please click here.


All meetings are open to the public. We invite you to attend a meeting before you apply. Contact the Los Gatos Public Library at (408) 354-6898 to confirm meeting date, location, and time.

Board Members

In some cases, members are filling unexpired terms; therefore, the expiration dates noted may not reflect the actual length of term. These members have asterisks (*) next to their names.

Name

Type of Member

Length of Term

Date First Appointed

Date Current Term Expires

Richard Capatosto

Resident

3 years

1/1/2021

12/31/2026

Sabiha Chunawala

Resident

3 years

5/1/2018

12/31/2026

Deborah Lowe

Resident

3 years

6/6/2023

12/31/2027

Katharine Vieceli

Resident

3 years

1/1/2025

12/31/2027

Abby Horowitz

Resident

3 years

1/1/2023

12/31/2028

Bernadette White

Resident

3 years

1/1/2023

12/31/2028

Edana Beck

Resident

3 years

11/24/2025

12/31/2028

Ryan Baker

Staff Liaison