Appointed by the Newport Beach City Council, the Board of Library Trustees is a policy-making board responsible for the administration of City libraries. The Board considers the annual budget for library purposes during the process of its preparation and makes recommendations to the City Council and City Manager. The Board also approves or disapproves the appointment, suspension, or removal of the Library Services Director. Subject to the approval of the City Council, the Board accepts money, personal property, or real estate donated to the City for library purposes, and contracts with schools, county, or other governmental agencies to render or receive library services or facilities.

2024 Meeting Schedule** -

January 16
February 26
March 18 (Balboa Branch)
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21 (Crean Mariners Branch)
November 18
December 16

 ** Meeting Schedule and Venue are subject to change