Board of Trustees

Stewardship. Accountability. Community.

The Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees supports the Library’s mission and helps ensure that its services, resources, and policies continue to meet the needs of the Lawrence community. Through responsible governance, advocacy, and oversight, the Board works to promote a welcoming, accessible, and forward-looking public library for all.

Board Members

The Board of Trustees is composed of community members and is chaired by the Mayor of Lawrence. Working in partnership with Library leadership, the Board helps support the long-term success of Lawrence Public Library and its commitment to serving the community. Board meetings provide an opportunity to review Library matters, discuss priorities, and conduct public business in an open and transparent setting.

Brian De Peña

Chair

Mayor

City of Lawrence, MA

Nelson Butten

Vice Chair

Chief of Program Officer

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.

Glennys Sanchez

Trustee

Founder and Principal Consultant Aneke Consulting

David Abdoo

Trustee

Chief of Staff

Mass Development

Ruben Fernández

Trustee

Attorney

Marte Fernández Law Firm

Amita Kiley

Trustee

Collections Manager

& Research Coordinator

Lawrence History Center

Regular Meetings

Open Meetings. Community Access. Public Participation

When

Last Thursday

of each month
5:00 PM

Where

Lawrence Public Library
51 Lawrence Street
Trustees Room, 3rd Floor
Lawrence, MA 01841

Meeting Notices

Meeting dates and times are posted publicly with the City Clerk’s Office in accordance with applicable public meeting requirements.

Accessibility

Please contact the Library Administrator at 978-620-3603 if assistance or accommodations are needed to access, attend, or participate in a public meeting.