Board Information

On this page, you will find comprehensive general information about the board of trustees of the Howland Public Library, located in the city of Beacon, NY. The members of the board are elected representatives of the Beacon City School District.

All board meetings are open to the public, promoting transparency and community involvement. If you seek further details or have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Gillian Murphy, the esteemed Library Director, at director@beaconlibrary.org.

Board of Trustee Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM unless otherwise advertised. Updates regarding meetings, workshops, and other board activites can be found on our calendar, website, newsletter, and social media platforms, and local newspapers/outlets.

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  • HPL Trustees

    Trustee Elections

    NYS Trustee Handbook

  • Bylaws

    Mission Statement

    Long-Range Plan

  • HPL External Policy Manual

  • Current Month’s BOT Meeting Packet

    Current Year’s BOT Meeting Packets

    Archived BOT Meeting Packets/Minutes

    Looking for additional information? Contact the Library Director at director@beaconlibrary.org