Library Commission

The Forest Grove Library Commission (LC) was established in 1974 by City Council. 

The Library Commission actively promotes the Forest Grove Library's interest before the City Council and the Community.  It also encourages broad-based community representation and advises the City Council on public policy issues affecting Forest Grove and City Council-adopted goals and objectives. 

Members

• Sarah "Morgan" Knapp, Chair
  Term Expires: December 31, 2027
• Colene Lord
  Term Expires: December 31, 2028
• Pamela Bailey
  Term Expires: December 31, 2027
• Lauren Miller
  Term Expires: December 31, 2028
• Kirsten Beier
  Term Expires: December 31, 2028
• Kathleen Poulsen
  Term Expires: December 31, 2028
• Ed Uecker
  Term Expires: December 31, 2028
• Vacant, Student Advisor
  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

The Library Commission is comprised of seven members and one high school student member. Three members may reside outside city limits.

• Advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the Forest Grove City Library;
• Advise the Library Director on any matter affecting the operation of the Forest Grove City Library and give advice, suggestions, options and assist as needed;
• Advise, review and approve library policies and forward recommendations to the City Council for adoption;
• Facilitate community involvement and input in the operations and policies of the Forest Grove City Library;
• Participate and cooperate with WCCLS (Washington County Cooperative Library Services); and
• Participate and cooperate with the Friends of the Forest Grove Library and the Forest Grove Library Foundation.