Library Board of Directors

Meetings

4th Thursday of each month at 12:00pm
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library - Missouri River Room
515 North Fifth Street

Meeting dates are subject to change by action of the Library Board of Directors (Library Board). You may confirm the date and time of meetings by calling 701-355-1484.

Agendas, Minutes, and Meetings

Agendas and minutes for Library Board meetings are available via the City of Bismarck's Agenda Center. 

Archived Library Board meeting documentation is available online. View Archived Agendas | View Archived Minutes

Library Board meetings are recorded and available online. View Meeting Recordings


2025-2026 Board of Directors

NameTerm 
Justin Hughes, President and designated municipal representativeTerm 2; Year 1
Mike Fladeland, Vice PresidentTerm 2; Year 3
Bob BartoshTerm 1; Year 1
Nancy GuyTerm 1; Year 2
Dianna KindsethTerm 2; Year 3


Overview

North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) Chapter 40-38 covers state laws specific to public libraries. NDCC 40-38-03 states that the Board of City Commissioners appoints a board of five directors to govern the library, members must be residents of the city, and provides that one member of the governing body of the municipality or designated representative shall be a member of the board of directors of a municipal library. It states that no member of such board shall serve for more than two consecutive three-year terms, after which an interval of one year must elapse before the same member may be reappointed. 

NDCC 40-38-04 outlines the powers and duties of the Library Board, which include:

  • Determining policies that are implemented for the management of the library.
  • Overseeing the expenditures of all monies collected for the library's fund.
  • Overseeing supervision, care, and custody of library property.
  • Contracting to furnish library service and to receive library service from other libraries.
  • Hiring and supervising the Library Director.

Additionally, the Library Board advocates for the library and participates in its long-range planning. View the current Strategic Plan.

Consider Serving Your Community

If you are interested in being a member of the Library Board, please complete our application form to express your interest. We will consider your application when a vacant position on the board becomes available.