In accordance with the provision of the gift of Maria Cary establishing a public library in Lexington, the Board of Library Trustees consists of "the Selectmen, and the School Committee of the Town for the time being and the settled ministers of the place."
The Board of Library Trustees oversees the financial affairs, trust funds, fundraising activities and sets the policy for the operation of the Library. Further details can be found in the Board of Trustees Bylaws.
The Trustees elect a five-member Executive Committee to oversee the financial and day-to-day operations of the Library. The Executive Committee consists of two officers of the Board of Library Trustees and three other Trustees. The Clergy, the Select Board, and the School Committee have at least one representative on the Committee. The Executive Committee has full power to act in all matters for the Board of Trustees.
Executive Committee:
- Jill Hai, Board Chair, Select Board Member
- Rabbi Karen Thomashow, Board Vice-Chair, Clergy
- Rev. Barbara Callaghan, Clergy
- Sarah Carter, School Committee
- Joseph N. Pato, Select Board Member
Meeting Dates
Executive Committee:
Usually meets monthly on Wednesdays 12:30 PM in the Trustees Room of the library. Agendas for each meeting are posted on the Town's Calendar of Public Meetings.
- September 23, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 9, 2026
- January 6, 2027
- February 3, 2027
- May 12, 2027
- June 9, 2027
Full Board:
Meets 2 times a year (or as needed) on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM in the Large Meeting Room of the library. Agendas for each meeting are posted on the Town's Calendar of Public Meetings.
- October 21, 2026
- March 17, 2027