Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Information about the programs and services provided by the Thomas Ford Memorial Library in Western Springs, IL.

Board of Trustees

The Thomas Ford Board of Trustees meetings, usually held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, are open to the public. Check our Calendar of Events for the next meeting.

The Board of Trustees is composed of seven members who are elected to four-year terms. To serve, candidates must live in the village of Western Springs and be of voting age.

Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include:

  • selecting and hiring a qualified Library Director
  • ensuring that the Library has funds and a budget
  • developing (with the Library Director) written policies, long and short range plans, and wage classifications
  • knowing local, state, and federal laws that pertain to libraries
  • attending monthly board meetings and other events

To inquire about becoming a member of the Board of Trustees, contact Ted Bodewes at 708-246-0520 or by email at bodewes@fordlibrary.org.

Current Members of the Library Board of Trustees
2019 Board Calendar
  • January 22 2019 canceled
  • February 26 2019 Agenda
  • April 2, 2019 Note: March meeting Agenda
  • April 23 2019 Agenda
  • May 28 2019 Agenda
  • June 25 2019 Agenda
  • July 23 2019 Agenda
  • August 27 2019 Agenda
  • September 24 2019 Agenda
  • October 22 2019 Agenda
  • December 3 2019 (combined November/December) Agenda
Recent Board Minutes