The Board of Trustees of the Fremont Public Library District is seeking applicants to fill the remaining two years of an open seat on the board. The appointed term will last until April 2027, covering the final two years of the original four-year term.
Interested candidates should send a letter of intent and a resume via email to:
Laura Long, Library Director
Fremont Public Library District
fplddirectors@fremontlibrary.org.
Deadline for submissions is Friday August 15, 2025. Interviews will take place in September of 2025.
Library trustee is a volunteer position that requires attendance at monthly meetings, various committee assignments, and a commitment to the continued success of the Fremont Public Library District. Board responsibilities involve establishing policy and overseeing finances for a growing district library to meet the needs of a diverse community. The Fremont Public Library District consists of parts of nine villages, encompassing all of Fremont Township and part of western Libertyville Township.
To be eligible, a candidate must:
Contact the library at (847) 566-8702 for more information.
The Board of Trustees of the Fremont Public Library District usually meet on the Third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm on the second floor of the library. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:30pm.
View the 2025-26 meeting schedule here.
The meetings are open to the public. For more information about attending a meeting or to hear more about minutes from a past meeting, contact Administration.
Tentative Combined Budget & Appropriation (B&A) Ordinance for B&A Hearing scheduled for September 18, 2024.
Minutes for board meetings are not posted until they are approved by the board, usually at the following regular monthly meeting.
June 18: Finance Committee Agenda
June 11: Special Meeting Agenda
May 28: Facilites Committee Minutes
Seven elected officals sit on the Library Board of Trustees. Their responsibilities include establishing policy and overseeing finances for a growing district library to meet the needs of a diverse community. The Fremont Public Library District consists of parts of nine villages, encompassing all of Fremont Township and part of western Libertyville Township.
Term expires April 2027
This committee is responsible for direction concerning not only the needs of the current facility but also those involved with a potential new facility. This could include decisions involving site selection, site feasibility studies, etc., and would serve as the de facto building committee at such time as construction is started.
This committee's responsibility is to oversee and recommend action to the board on matters of budget/finance and insurance. To view more financial records, go to our Transparency page.
The Personnel Committee will work in concert with the library director in developing strategies for salary raises, benefit changes, etc. It may also consult with the library director and the president from time to time on personnel issues.
Primary responsibilities include policy approval, programs and events, and the annual review/revision of the Strategic Direction.
