Board of Trustees

El Paso County, CO, Sept. 2, 2026 - The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. Applications are due by Sept. 30, 2026, at noon.

Members of PPLD’s Board of Trustees are appointed by a joint committee of the Colorado Springs City Council and the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. It is a governing board of seven members that are limited to two five-year terms. Trustees serve without remuneration and must live within the Library District’s service area.

Responsibilities include attending regular board and committee meetings, following bylaws, serving as a community liaison, appointing and evaluating the performance of the Library’s CEO, setting policy, performing strategic planning duties, reviewing and approving the annual budget, and more.

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Board meeting dates, times and locations are available below.
For questions, please contact volunteer@elpasoco.com.
 

Individuals with comments regarding a Business Item on a meeting's agenda will be invited to speak before the Board begins discussion on each item. This will give the Trustees an opportunity to hear the public’s views prior to making a decision.

People with comments not related to the Business Items on the agenda will be permitted to speak during a one-hour public comment session after the Board addresses its Business Items.

Please note, only one public comment per person is permitted.

Thank you for your adherence to these guidelines. We look forward to hearing from you.