Blackfoot Public Library

Serving our patrons and community

Boards & Committees

Library Board of Trustees

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The Blackfoot Public Library has a Library Board that governs the Library.  There are 5 members who serve on the City Board and 5 members who serve on the District Board.  

City Board members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council; they serve a 5-year term. These Board members must live within the City limits.

District Board members are elected and serve a 6-year term. Elections take place in May of odd-numbered years. These Board members must live within the Blackfoot Rural Library District. All Board Members serve without pay.

The City Board and the District Board come together to serve under Bylaws for a Joint Library Board. Board members are eager to hear any input, questions, or concerns you may have!

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City Library Board Members:

Melissa Mercado   Term Exp. 12-24     [email protected]
Janet Rockwood     Term Exp. 12-25    [email protected]
Cassie Black   Term Exp. 12-26             [email protected]
Janine Shigihara  Term Exp. 12-27      [email protected]
(1 seat vacant at current time)

District Library Board Members:

Seat 1   Allison Porter   Term Exp. 5-25                  [email protected]

Seat 2   Toiny Schneider  Term Exp. 5-27              [email protected]

Seat 3   Maureen Gordon  Term Exp. 5-27            [email protected]
Seat 4   Kathleen Pressler Hall  Term Exp. 5-29  [email protected]
Seat 5   Juli Clapp   Term Exp. 5-25                        [email protected]
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Public NOTICE OF MEETINGS:

Meetings available are for the past 12 months. If you are interested in looking at any past years, patrons can request them through City Hall at (208) 785-8600.

Notice of Special Board Meeting – Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Special Board Meeting – Monday, March 10, 2025, at 2 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Special Board Meeting – Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Statue Committee Meeting – Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Regular Board Meeting – Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Regular Board Meeting – Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Statue Committee Meeting – Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Special Work Meeting – Monday, August 12,  2024 at 10:30 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Special Board Meeting – Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Policy Committee Meeting – Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Policy Committee Meeting – Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice fo Personnel Committee Meeting – Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Regular Board Meeting – Monday, May 6, 2024, at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Personnel Committee Meeting – Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Regular Board Meeting – Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Statue Committee Meeting – Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural Library District

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Monday, March 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural District Library

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting – Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural District Library

Notice of Statue Committee Meeting – Wednesday, March 13, at 1 p.m. – Blackfoot Public Library & Blackfoot Rural District Library