Library District Trustees are volunteers, jointly appointed by the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County to govern the Poudre River Public Library District. The Board adopts and oversees the budget, formulates bylaws and policies, conducts strategic planning, and hires and evaluates the library executive director.
Join the Board
Applications to join the board are closed.
Meet the Board
The seven-member Board represents the interests of residents, practicing responsible fiscal management of public funds and delivering quality services responsive to the needs of Northern Colorado.
Board Meetings & Agendas
Board meetings are typically held the second Monday of the month at 4:00 pm. Board meetings are open to the public.
Contact the Board
The Library Board can be contacted by submitting a comment or question via the online form.
Board Governance & Resolutions
Trustee bylaws, eligibility, appointment process, and board resolutions.
Financial Information
Review Library budgets, comprehensive financial reports, and audits.
Library Policies
To keep our Library safe and welcoming, we ask all Library visitors to read and follow rules and guidelines.
Trustee Resources
Useful links and guiding information for Library Board members.
Join the Board of Trustees
There is currently one (1) opening on the Library Board of Trustees. Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, October 15, 2025. The appointment is to fill a mid-term vacancy with the opportunity to serve two full, 4-year terms.
Serving as a Library Trustee is a rewarding way to give back to your community and to ensure the ongoing success of your public libraries. The seven-member volunteer Library Board are advocates for the library in the community and are responsible for governing the District, including guiding its mission, providing policy oversight, planning for future library service, and overseeing the budget. They are a positive face of the Library throughout the community. Apply online, download the application, or pick
Applications are also available at the libraries and Administrative Center during open hours. Applications may be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act and should not be considered confidential.
Meet the Board
Corey Radman
President
Corey is a freelance writer and book editor with previous professional experience in non-profits and libraries. Over her writing career, Corey has especially enjoyed featuring Fort Collins people, places, and businesses.
(Term expires 3/2028)
Hilary Herrmann
Vice President
Hilary is the Early Childhood Education Pathway Lead at the Futures Lab in Poudre School District. She’s been a passionate book nerd since she learned how to read and is excited to be a part of the Library.
(Term expires 3/2027)
Rick Rivera
Secretary/Treasurer
Rick is an employment attorney who has been involved in the Fort Collins community through numerous nonprofits and professional organizations. He has been in love with the library ever since he was a child, and looks forward to serving the community while helping to support the library’s mission of universal access for all.
(Term expires 3/2029)
Matt Schild
Member at Large
Matt has held roles in publishing, advertising and corporate communications for more than 20 years. He currently serves as communications manager at CSU’s College of Business, and is active in the Northern Colorado literary and music communities. His debut novel, “The Completely Unverified True Story of a Reality Television Superstar,” was an Amazon bestseller in 2022.
(Term expires 3/2027)
Joshua Fudge
Member at Large
Josh has served as the Budget Director for Larimer County, and lived in the library district for 8 years. He is an alum of the University of Wisconsin and George Mason University. Josh is an avid reader of both fiction and history, his favorite authors being Stephen King, William W. Johnstone, and David Halberstam. Josh has two kids, one an avid science fiction reader himself, ages 14 and 16.
(Term expires 3/2028)
Vicki Woods
Member at Large
Vicki moved to Fort Collins six years ago from St. Louis, MO. While in St. Louis she was a library director; earlier in her career she ran a film program for a university. She recently retired as the executive director of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation. She is an avid reader and cinephile, and passionately believes public libraries are the heart of a community.
(Term expires 3/2028)
Library Board Member
Member at Large
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Board Governance & Resolutions
Board Resolutions
Defense & Indemnification of Trustees & Employees Resolution (PDF 03-19-2007)
Interim Library Operations Policy Resolution (PDF 12-03-2007)
Discussion of Endorsement for Ballot Measures Resolution (PDF 10-06-2008)
Firearms Resolution (PDF 07-12-2010)
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) (PDF 12-18-2007)
First Amendment to the IGA (PDF 06-04-2012)
Second Amendment to the IGA (PDF 08-30-2024)
Board of Trustees Bylaws
View the Board of Trustees Bylaws on the Policies page.
Membership
The Board consists of seven members, all appointed to four-year terms. Trustees may serve no more than two consecutive full terms. Trustees serve as volunteers and do not receive financial compensation for their service. The Library District’s executive director and deputy director serve as representatives to the Board.
Trustees can be released from their term by a majority vote of the appointing governmental bodies but only upon a showing of good cause as defined but not limited to the bylaws (governed by Colorado law 24-90-108).
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age and a resident within the District service area.
- Be knowledgeable and interested in the community potential of public libraries and the issues surrounding them.
- Be willing to commit the time necessary to carry out the duties of a Trustee. This includes the time necessary to attend Board of Trustees meetings. It also includes availability to attend library programs and time needed to fulfill Board assignments.
- Understand the local community and its social and cultural needs.
- Be able to withstand pressures, prejudice, and provincialism that would restrict or prevent equal library service to all.
- Be able to work toward a common goal with others including other board trustees, the Executive Director, District staff, and members of library support organizations.
- Be genuinely interested in advocating for public libraries and understand the importance of public libraries in meeting the educational, recreational, and informational needs of our community.
Appointment Process
Colorado Library law (CR 24-90-109) defines the formation as well as the powers and duties of Colorado library district trustees. The governmental bodies that founded Poudre River Public Library Trust District – in this case, Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins retain the authority to appoint and, if necessary, to remove library trustees.
- Two representatives from each of the two participating governmental bodies – Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins – create a committee responsible for appointing the Board of Trustees.
- Trustees are named by majority vote, requiring 2/3 majority ratification by the founding governmental bodies.
Any details not covered by law are defined in collaboration with our governing bodies.