The Sacramento Public Library Authority is governed by a
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the Sacramento Public Library Authority is to provide public library services that provide open access to diverse resources and ideas that inspire learning, promote reading, and enhance community life to all citizens in our member jurisdictions.
The Sacramento Public Library Authority's governing board comprises representatives from each member jurisdiction based on population and includes all five members of the County Board of Supervisors, five council members from the City of Sacramento, two members from the City of Elk Grove, and one member from each city council for the Cities of Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova. The Cities of Galt and Isleton are co-represented by a single councilmember currently from the City of Galt, with the City of Isleton serving as the alternate. The Library Director serves as the Authority's chief executive officer and as secretary of the governing board.
Board Meetings
All meetings take place on the 4th Thursday of each month* from 3-5 p.m. at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 700 H Street. You may also attend on Zoom or watch the live cablecast on Metro Cable 14 or webcast on
www.sacmetrocable.tv. Recordings of the meetings can be viewed on the
Library's YouTube channel(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window). The meetings are closed captioned.
*(except for the June 13 and December 9 board meetings)
2025 Board Meeting Schedule
- January 23, 2025 at 3 p.m.*
- February 27, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- March 27, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- April 24, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- May 22, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- June 9, 2025 at 3 p.m.*
- July 24, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- August 28, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- September 25, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- October 23, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- December 8, 2025 at 3 p.m.*
* Please note non-standard meeting days and/or times.
Sacramento Public Library Authority Board Meeting
This meeting will take place in person at the
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 700 H Street.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Contact Library Director
Peter Coyl for board inquiries.
Rod Brewer - Board Chair

Councilmember
City of Elk Grove
[email protected]
Caity Maple - Board Vice Chair
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Councilmember
City of Sacramento
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Karina Talamantes

Mayor Pro Tem
City of Sacramento
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Rich Desmond

Supervisor
County of Sacramento
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Shawn Farmer

Councilmember
City of Galt
[email protected]
Joe Little

Councilmember
City of Rancho Cordova
[email protected]
Pat Hume

Supervisor
County of Sacramento
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Patrick Kennedy

Supervisor
County of Sacramento
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MariJane Lopez-Taff

Councilmember
City of Citrus Heights
[email protected]
Phil Serna
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Supervisor
County of Sacramento
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Kevin Spease

Councilmember
City of Elk Grove
[email protected]
Mai Vang
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Councilmember
Sacramento City Council
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Roger Dickinson
Councilmember
City of Sacramento
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Rosario Rodriguez
Supervisor
City of Sacramento
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Phil Pluckebaum
Couuncilmember
City of Sacramento
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Past Board Meetings