Public Library Board

This Board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, serves in an advisory capacity to the Library Director regarding the operation of the Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library, including future planning and policy developments.

Membership:

The membership of this Board shall be appointed by the BOCC and is comprised of 12 members. Composition is specified as follows:

District 1 - 3 members
District 2 - 3 members
District 3 - 3 members
District 4 - 3 members

Members should have some background/experience in business, law, government or other civic activity and have demonstrated leadership in the community.

Terms:

Members shall serve three year terms.

Special requirements:

Appointment to this board is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Participation in at least one of the standing committees is required.

Authority:

Initially BOCC Resolution of June 24, 1964; BOCC entered into agreement with the City of Tampa. Reorganization: Interlocal Agreement between BOCC and City of Tampa, October 20, 1982. Superceded by Chapter 84-443, Laws of Florida, which establishes the Public Library System as a department of the County.

Meeting:

Monthly, 4th Thursday, 4 PM
Location varies.

Contact:

Andrew Breidenbaugh, Director
Aracelis Chapman, Library Board Coordinator
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library
102 E. 7th Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
Email: LibraryBoard@HCFLGov.net
Phone: (813) 273-3660

Members:

Member Position/Appointed By Dates of Service
Ms. Carmen Alvarez District 1 06/07/2017 -
06/30/2026*
Ms. Maggie Mardirosian  District 1 06/07/2017 -
09/30/2024*
Ms. Abigail StClair  District 1  06/05/2019 -
04/19/2026*
Ms. Phyllis Alpert  District 2  06/19/2013 -
04/19/2026*
Mr. Robert Argus District 2  04/19/2023 -
04/19/2026*
Ms. Mary Kate Downing District 2  04/19/2023 -
04/19/2026*
Mr. Curtis Brown
District 3 03/22/2022 -
03/22/2025
Ms. Elizabeth Hawley
District 3 04/19/2023 -
04/19/2026
Ms. Jessica Ocasio
District 3 03/22/2022 -
03/22/2025
  District 4
Ms. Alicia Guy
District 4
07/01/2023 -
06/30/2026
Mr. Michael Newett
District 4 06/05/2019 -
06/30/2026*

*Reappointed