Join the Board of Trustees.
The Pierce County Library System is currently seeking a new member to join its five-member Board of Trustees. This volunteer opportunity offers community leaders the chance to serve the 680,000 individuals residing within the Library’s service area.
Trustees play a key role in guiding the Library into its next phase, fostering creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking approaches that align with our aspirations and growth objectives.
Trustees serve five-year term appointments, with the possibility of up to two consecutive terms. Trustees are expected to attend regular monthly meetings, typically held on the second Wednesday of the month. All applicants must reside within the Library System’s service area.
Trustee responsibilities include:
- Advocating for library services
- Setting goals and directions
- Approving budgets
- Adopting policies
- Planning for future directions
If you have an interest in helping guide public library services, desire to broaden your leadership skills, and value diverse communities, we encourage you to apply online or at a Pierce County Library.
We encourage applicants to review the following Library policies, which all Trustees must be able to uphold:
Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2026.
