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
