WPL Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees consists of five (5) City of Washington resident members appointed by the Mayor and two (2) rural Washington County members appointed by the Mayor with approval of the County Board of Supervisors. Appointments are staggered every two (2) years and are served for six (6) years. Trustees may be appointed to serve a second 6 year term on completion of their first term.

Meetings are currently held every first Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Washington Free Public Library located at 115 W. Washington Street.  The current agenda is posted below and also posted on the Library bulletin board. 

The Board is currently recruiting to fill a vacancy.  Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026 to be considered.  To print an application, please click on the Library Trustee Application box below or visit the Library to pick up a paper application.