Grace A. Dow Library - 1710 W. St. Andrews Midland, MI 48640 Phone: 989-837-3430 Email:
mbarnard@midland-mi.org
The Library Board studies library services offered to the community. The board advises the City Council on user policies and future plans for improving library services.
The Library Board shall consist of
seven members. Five members shall be citizens at large, one member
shall be a resident of a township that contracts with the City of Midland
for library services and one member shall be an administrator/employee
from the Midland Public Schools.
The duties of the Library Board are as follows:
Advise
the City Council regarding written library user policies.
Respond
to requests from the library director.
Study
and provide recommendations to the City Council on the development of
library service plans.
Encourage
the use of the library among residents of the service area.
Encourage
suggestions and review comments from the public regarding library
services.
Report
to the City Council annually.
Perform
other such functions as the City Council may direct.