The Board and Leadership of the Library

James V. Brown’s wishes included how the library should be governed, a plan that is still followed to this day. Management of the library would be under the control of a nine-member board of trustees consisting of: the Mayor of Williamsport; the Rector of Christ Episcopal Church (where Brown was a member), the Superintendent of Williamsport Schools, a representative of Williamsport City Council, and five other representatives of Williamsport or nearby vicinity.

The James V. Brown Library Board of Trustees meet at 12 noon on the third Thursday of each month in the Lowry Room on the third floor of the Welch Children’s Wing. There typically is no meeting in August. The meeting will be hybrid, both in person at the Library and online through Zoom. For more information about attending a board meeting, please contact the CEO/Director.

Next Meeting Thursday, April 16th.

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Meeting ID: 842 5028 5710

Passcode: 647425

JVB Board Meeting Packet  – Click Here

  • This meeting packet contains the following documents:

    • Agenda, April 16, 2026
    • Staff Highlight
    • James V. Brown Board Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2026 – DRAFT
    • March 2026 Cash & Investments Report
    • March 2026 General Fund P&L
    • March 2026 Capital Improvement Fund
    • Chief Executive Officer & Director’s Report, April 2026
    • March 2026 YTD Marketing Report Infographic

2026 Meeting Dates:

Thursday, January 15th
Thursday, February 19th
Thursday, March 19th
Thursday, April 16th
Thursday, May 21st  
Thursday, June 18th
Thursday, July 16th
Thursday, August 20th
Thursday, September 17th
Thursday, October 15th
Thursday, November 19th
Thursday, December 17th