Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board makes recommendations to the Library Director and City Council on matters related to library services, policies, and funding.  Members engage in long-range planning for library services and are charged with upholding the right of all citizens to full access to information.

Meeting Information

The Library Advisory Board meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the Lake Oswego Public Library.

Eligibility & Membership

The Library Advisory Board consists of seven regular members serving staggered three-year terms, plus one youth member appointed to a one-year term.  All members must live within the Lake Oswego Urban Services Boundary.  To see the Urban Service Boundary on LOMap, click 'Layers', then 'Boundaries', then 'USB'.

2024-25 Members

Chair - Patrick Walsh (term expires 6/25)
Vice Chair - Lilisa Hall (term expires 6/27)
Seth Pauley (term expires 6/25)
Patricia Wells (term expires 6/26)
Mark Pontarelli (term expires 6/26)
Liberty Planck (term expires 6/27)
Joy Fabos (term expires 6/27)

Youth Member – Anisha Oruganty (term expires 6/25)
Youth Alternate – Enid Rittman (term expires 6/25)

City Council Liaison – Rachel Verdick
Staff Liaison – Melissa Kelly, Library Director