Serve Your Community – Become a Trustee of the Putnam Valley Free Library

The Putnam Valley Free Library is inviting community members to consider serving in a leadership role as a Trustee on our Board of Trustees.

Trustees guide the Library’s mission, policies, and long-term direction, ensuring it continues to thrive as a cornerstone of civic, educational, and cultural life in Putnam Valley.

📌 What Trustees Do

– Shape the future direction of the Library
– Approve and oversee the annual budget
– Hire, evaluate, and support the Library Director
– Advocate for the Library and strengthen community connections
– Ensure compliance with state law and Library bylaws

Trustees serve five-year terms and meet monthly, with additional committee service and engagement expected.

✅ Who Can Serve

– Are at least 18 years old
– Hold a valid PVFL Library card (issued at least 60 days before the Annual Meeting)
– Live in Putnam Valley or the Putnam Valley School District, or are a taxpayer in the Town of Putnam Valley
– Are not a Library employee or immediate family member of one

📝 How to Apply

– Complete a petition with at least ten (10) signatures of eligible Library Members
– Submit the petition along with your application form (including a personal statement and relevant experience)
– Forms are available at the Library or by request at trustees@putnamvalleylibrary.org

📅 Deadline

Completed petitions and applications must be delivered before the close of the Trustees meeting on Monday, October 20 at 7:00 PM.

👥 Nominating Committee

• Joseph Ferraro
  • Terry Raskyn
  • Gabrielle Del Pozzo Finkel

📩 For questions or forms, email trustees@putnamvalleylibrary.org or stop by the Library front desk.

Application can also be downloaded HERE

Bylaw- concerning election can be four HERE

All library policies are HERE