Valley of the Tetons Library is in a strong growth period, expanding our impact countywide, and preparing for a new library build. We are celebrating an abundance of successes and planning strategically for the future. As a body, the Board’s responsibilities are to: determine mission and vision, ensure legal compliance and ethical integrity, ensure adequate financial resources and provide financial oversight, select, evaluate, and support the Directors, ensure effective planning, and monitor program performance to ensure impact. As individuals, board members’ responsibilities include: provide expertise and acting as a sounding board for Directors, support the revenue strategy, advocate for the organization, volunteer personally and recruit others.
Being a library trustee is an honor and responsibility. The issues and decisions involved in the administration of the modern public library are varied and complex. Trusteeship is a working relationship with the community, library directors, and fellow trustees. Commitment is the primary qualification for those who serve on the board. Idaho statute sets a library board at five members who serve four year terms, though often new trustees will join midterm. We are always enthusiastic about speaking with residents interested in serving as a trustee. Our board is a supportive group of committed, engaged, fun, thoughtful, and hard working individuals. Contact the Board to learn more.
Valley of the Tetons Library Board of Trustees holds meetings on the third Thursday of the month unless otherwise posted. Meetings start at 3:45pm and can be attended remotely or in person at the library branch designated on the meeting agenda. These meetings are open to the public. Public input is vital to library operations and your comments are appreciated. Use the information on this page to access meeting records and learn how you can effectively participate.
Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 pm MST the Friday prior to a meeting or hearing. All comments must include your name and residential address (no mailing or temporary addresses) and reference what agenda item or topic you are commenting on. Written comments will be provided to all members of the Library Board prior to a meeting or hearing. Written comments should be submitted online or mailed to VTL c/o Savannah Wake at 79 N Main St, Driggs, ID 83422.
Comments may also be submitted in person at the scheduled hearing or meeting. Please review the procedures below and arrive no less than 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting to register.
Find board meeting agendas, minutes and additional documents via the links below. To find a Zoom link to a current meeting, click on the meeting’s agenda. Meeting minutes require board review and approval and are presented in the following public board meeting.
