Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission reports and makes recommendations to the Oakland City Council on Oakland Public Library policies. It consists of 15 seats, appointed by the Mayor and Council to represent Oakland, Piedmont and Emeryville. The public is welcome to attend the Commission's meetings which are held on the last Monday of every other month at 5:00pm. Call the Director's office, 238-3281, to confirm meetings in case of cancellation or change-of-venue. Please note that meetings are rescheduled when observing a holiday.

Library Advisory Commission Members:

  • Kathryn Sterbenc, Chairperson
  • Shanthi Gonzales, Vice-Chairperson
  • Ain Bailey
  • Victoria A. Barbero
  • Ruby Bernstein
  • David Bolaños
  • Roy Chan
  • April Harper
  • Carolyn Mixon
  • Kathryn O’Neal
  • Susanne M. Perkins
  • Andrew Racle
  • Charles Sanchez
  • Linda White-Taylor

Library Advisory Commission meetings
Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, July 25, 2011 - 5:00pm
Agenda       Minutes
Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, June 20, 2011 - 5:00pm
Agenda       Minutes
Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, May 23, 2011 - 5:00pm
Agenda      
Library Advisory Commission Special Retreat Debriefing Meeting
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 5:15pm
Agenda       Minutes
Library Advisory Commission Retreat Special Meeting
Saturday, April 2, 2011 - 8:30am
Agenda       Minutes
Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, March 28, 2011 - 9:30am
Library Advisory Commission meeting February 28th, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011 - 5:00pm
Agenda       Minutes
Library Advisory Commission meeting January 31st, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011 - 9:30am
Library Advisory Commission meeting November 22nd, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010 - 5:00pm
Agenda       Minutes
Library Advisory Commission meeting September 27th, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 5:00pm
Agenda