The Salt Lake City Public Library is seeking community leaders to join its nine-member volunteer Board of Directors, a governing body tasked with overseeing the city's library system and ensuring the institution remains inclusive and responsive to resident needs.
Board Recruitment and Mission
The Salt Lake City Public Library Board of Directors is currently looking for individuals who have demonstrated a history of strong community leadership. According to the library, the board serves as part of a dynamic hub of learning, innovation, and community engagement that extends beyond being a mere repository for books.
A diverse board is intended to foster a richer exchange of ideas and strengthen community connections. The library stated that it makes every effort to appoint individuals from all areas of the city to represent the wide range of cultures and backgrounds that comprise the Salt Lake City population.
Appointment and Term Limits
The governing board is composed of nine volunteer members, all of whom must be residents of Salt Lake City. The appointment process begins with the Salt Lake City Mayor, who recommends potential board members to the City Council for consideration. An individual is only appointed to the Library Board after receiving approval through a vote of the City Council.
Board members serve terms of three years. Upon the conclusion of a first term, the City Council has the option to reappoint a member to a second term. Members are permitted to serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms. Following the completion of two consecutive terms, an individual must step off the library board for at least one year before they are eligible to serve again.
Current Leadership and Meetings
The library's leadership includes Sariah Toronto, who serves as President with a term ending June 30, 2029. Other current board members include Vice President Polina Konuchkova, Secretary Charlotte Constantino, Kat Johnson, Janice Kimball, Ron McClain, Margaret Neville, Tricia Pil, and Sarah Vaughn.
Board meetings are open to the public and are regularly scheduled for the fourth Monday of every month at 5 p.m. In accordance with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, these meetings are made available to the public. The board's 2026 meeting schedule includes upcoming sessions on November 23, 2026, and December 14, 2026.
Main Library Operations
The Salt Lake City Public Library system operates through several locations, including the Main Library located at 210 East 400 South. The Main Library maintains extended hours, operating from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sundays, the Main Library is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Branch Locations and Hours
In addition to the Main Library, the system includes various specialized locations and branches. The Ballpark Library Lab, located at 1406 S West Temple St, operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Other branches include the Anderson-Foothill location at 1135 South 2100 East, which is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Chapman branch, located at 577 South 900 West, and the Corinne & Jack Sweet branch, located at 455 F Street, both follow similar schedules with 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Both locations are closed on Sundays.
Additional Branch Information
The system's reach is further extended through the Day-Riverside, Glendale, Marmalade, and Sprague branches. The Day-Riverside branch at 1575 West 1000 North and the Glendale branch at 1375 South Concord both offer 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday closures.
The Marmalade branch at 280 West 500 North and the Sprague branch at 2131 South 1100 East also maintain 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekday hours and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours. Both locations are closed on Sundays. The library also maintains a presence at the Shops at Library Square.
How to Apply
Interested individuals looking to contribute their skills, expertise, and vision to literacy, education, and cultural enrichment in the city are encouraged to apply. Applications for membership on the Library Board can be submitted through the Salt Lake City Board and Commissions Application. For specific inquiries, the board can be contacted via email at boardcontact@slcpl.org.
