The library will be opening at 12pm on Friday, December 6th for the Holiday Open House! Come celebrate the holiday season with our library staff as we offer a range of activities and festive fun throughout the day. 

Board of Trustees

Livonia Public Library is overseen by a volunteer board of nine appointed members. Library Board of Trustees serve a five year term.

Current Board members are:

  • Christine Cruso, President – Term expires through 2028
  • Liz Smith-Rossiter, Vice President – Term expires through 2026
  • Cori Quinn, Secretary – Term expires through 2026
  • Brian Donnelly, Treasurer – Term expires through 2028
  • Denise Cendoma, Trustee – Term expires through 2028
  • Mary(Mae) Sharman, Trustee – Term expires through 2027
  • Rick Williams, Trustee – Term expires through 2026
  • Tammy Woodruff, Trustee – Term expires through 2024
  • Mary Bock – Term expires through 2026

The Livonia Public library is committed to connecting people with information and promoting the love of reading within the community. To qualify for appointment to the Library Board of Trustees, a candidate must be 18 or older and a Livonia resident. Candidates should indicate commitment to carry out the duties of a library trustee, attend all meetings, and be a vocal advocate for libraries. Interested persons should have a flexible work/personal schedule in order to attend budget hearings, meetings, and other activities on behalf of the library.

The Library Board of Trustees operates under New York State Education Law. Trustees are appointed for five-year terms and receives no payment for his/her service. A trustee may be reappointed for a second term. The responsibilities of a trustee include: establish and operate the library, set library policy, employ a director, advise in the preparation and approval of the budget, oversee the spending of funds, adopt rules and regulations for use of the library.

The Library Board of Trustees is also responsible for establishing library policy.

There is a liaison between the Library Board of Trustees and the Livonia Town Board. In addition to attending the town board meetings, this person also attends the library board meetings. The current Livonia Town Board liaison is Peter Dougherty.