Meetings
The Commission meets every other month on the 4th Thursday, with the exception of November, unless otherwise noted.
The agenda and minutes will be posted when they become available.
Please use this link to submit comments to the Library Commission.

Location:
Contra Costa County Library Administration
75 Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill, Administration Conference Room.
Please call 925-646-6423 for additional information.

2008 Meeting Dates (Agendas will be posted at least 96 hours in advance)
January 24
March 27
May 22
July 24
September 25
November 20 (holiday November 27, 2008)

2008 Meeting  Agendas and Minutes
2007 Meeting  Agendas and Minutes
2006 Meeting  Agendas and Minutes
2005 Meeting  Agendas and Minutes

Background

The Contra Costa County Library Commission was established by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in March, 1991. The Commission was created:

1. To serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian.
2. To provide a community linkage to the County Librarian.
3. To establish a forum for the community to express its views regarding the goals and operations of the County Library.
4. To assist the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian to provide library services based on assessed public need.
5. To develop and recommend proposals to the Board of Supervisors and County Librarian for the betterment of the County Library including, but not limited to, such efforts as insuring a stable and adequate funding level for the libraries in the County.

The Library Commission is composed of 29 members:

• 18 members representing the cities/towns in Contra Costa County (and appointed by the city/town councils)
• 5 members representing Contra Costa County, each member of the Board of Supervisors appointing one commissioner
• 5 members who are special representatives from the following organizations:
  

  Superintendent of Schools	Central Labor Council	Contra Costa Council
  Contra Costa Youth Commission	Friends Council

The Library Commission meets every other month. The meetings are usually held at 75 Santa Barbara Rd., in Library Administration, Room. C. Please call 925-646-6423 for information on upcoming meetings.