Library Commission
Mission
It is the mission of the Library Commission to advise the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian on matters of library policy, administration, operation, and service; to obtain public input; and to make suggestions and recommendations on any matters which have come to the attention of the Commission regarding LA County Library.
History and Structure
The Library Commission was formed by order of the Board of Supervisors in 1994 and was composed of 15 members appointed by the Board. Prior to 1994, Regional Library Councils in the 5 LA County Library Regions provided the opportunity for citizen participation and input regarding Library operations.
In 1996, the Board of Supervisors ordered the Commission to be restructured following a proposal developed by a working group of representatives of involved agencies. The new Library Commission has 20 members. Ten commissioners are selected by the City Selection Committee of representatives of the cities served by LA County Library, selections to be made from among elected city council members in those cities; and ten commissioners appointed by the Board of Supervisors, two by each Supervisor. This action created a Commission which represents both the unincorporated areas and the cities served by LA County Library.
Upcoming Meetings
All meetings are open to the public.
September 15, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm, TBD
November 17, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm, TBD
To view previous meetings and agenda, please click on the “Previous Commission Meetings” tab above.
Commission Goals
- Provide input to the Library regarding efforts to stabilize funding, and advocate for more stable library funding at both the local and state levels.
- Advise the County Librarian with regard to the changing needs of libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
- Assist in publicizing and promoting the programs and services for the Library to all County residents.
- Schedule Commission meetings at a variety of locations, and publicize meeting times and locations to increase public attendance and provide a forum where residents may give and receive information about library services.
Contact The Commission
LA County Library Headquarters
7400 E Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
Phone: 562.940.8400
Email: librarycommission@library.lacounty.gov
January 20, 2021 – cancelled
February 17, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm, Virtual Meeting
March 17, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm, Virtual Meeting
May 19, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm, Virtual Meeting
July 21, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm, Virtual Meeting
November 18, 2020, from 10 am – 12 pm, Virtual Meeting
September 16, 2020, from 10 am – 12 pm, Virtual Meeting
July 15, 2020, from 10 am – 12 pm, Virtual Meeting
March 2, 2020, from 10 am – 12 pm, at San Dimas Library
January 16, 2019, from 10 am – 12 pm, at La Puente Library
March 20, 2019, from 10 am – 12 pm, at Willowbrook Library
May 15, 2019, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, at the Hall of Administration
July 17, 2019, from 10 am – 12 pm, at Stevenson Ranch Library
July 23, 2019, from 3 – 4 pm, at Duarte City Hall, Conference Room
September 18, 2019, from 10 am – 12 pm, at Artesia Library
December 4, 2019, from 10 am – 12 pm, at Topanga Library
January 17, 2018, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the A C Bilbrew Library
March 21, 2018, at La Mirada Library – Meeting was canceled
May 23, 2018, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Hall of Administration
July 18, 2018, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Rowland Heights Library
September 26, 2018, from 10 am to 12 pm at the San Fernando Library.
November 28, 2018, from 10 am to 12 pm at the South Whittier Library
January 18, 2017, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Huntington Park Library
March 15, 2017, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the La Crescenta Library
May 10, 2017, from 11 am to 1 pm, at the Hall of Administration
July 19, 2017, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Library Headquarters
September 20, 2017, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Hacienda Heights Library
November 15, 2017, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Lomita Library
January 20, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Baldwin Park Library
February 17, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Library Headquarters.
March 16, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Duarte Library, Bakersfield article
April 20, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Library Headquarters.
May 18, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Hall of Records
June 15, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Compton Library
July 20, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library
September 21, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Library Headquarters
October 19, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Patriotic Hall
November 16, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Hall of Administration
July 22, 2015, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Lennox Library
September 16, 2015, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Malibu Library
October 21, 2015, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Hall of Administration
November 18, 2015, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the East Los Angeles Library
Current Commissioners
First District
Corey Calaycay, Chair
Council Member, City of Claremont
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Denise Diaz
Council Member, City of South Gate
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Second District
Revé Gipson
Resident of Los Angeles
Appointed by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas
Nancy Anderson Kuechle
Resident of Culver City
Appointed by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas
Hon. Jim Dear
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Carson
Appointed by City Selection Committee
José Luis-Solache
Council Member, City of Lynwood
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Third District
Lisa Cleri Reale, Secretary
Resident of Los Angeles
Appointed by Supervisor Kuehl
Joy C. Williams
Resident of Chatsworth
Appointed by Supervisor Kuehl
Karen Farrer
Council Member, City of Malibu
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Mary Mendoza
Vice Mayor, City of San Fernando
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Fourth District
Jay Chen
Resident of Hacienda Heights
Appointed by Supervisor Hahn
Angelita Medina
Resident of Whittier
Appointed by Supervisor Hahn
Steve Croft
Vice Mayor, City of Lakewood
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Nancy Lyons
Mayor, City of Diamond Bar
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Fifth District
James P. Allen, Vice Chair
Resident of Santa Clarita
Appointed by Supervisor Barger
Tess Shih
Resident of Pasadena
Appointed by Supervisor Barger
Chin Ho Liao
Mayor, City of San Gabriel
Appointed by City Selection Committee
Fernando Vizcarra
Council Member, City of Temple City
Appointed by City Selection Committee
