Library Advisory Board

Library Advisory Board Members

  • Antoinette Williams
  • Beverly Place
  • Chrisola Ham
  • Holly Whistler
  • Kristen Bass
  • Larry Taylor (Council Member Liaison)
  • Natalie Brooks
  • Shirley Fisher

Meeting Schedule

Meetings take place in the Harold D. Cooley Library Conference Room and are open to the public.

2025 Meetings are as follows from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM.

Special Meetings can be called by Library Advisory Board members or the Library Director as needed.

  • Monday, February 17, 2025
  • Monday, May 19, 2025
  • Monday, August 18, 2025
  • Monday, November 17, 2025

Bylaws

Library Advisory Board Bylaws(DOCX, 19KB)

The Harold D. Cooley Library Advisory Board members follow the Library Advisory Board Bylaws which much be approved by the Town of Nashville's Town Council.

Additional information regarding Library Advisory Boards in North Carolina, can be found on the State Library of North Carolina's website: SLNC Boards and Trustees

Included information pertaining to how public libraries in the State of North Carolina are set up, confidentiality of user records, open meeting laws, and state aid.

The State Library of North Carolina also provides a downloadable document on Library Advisory Boards Responsibilities and how they work together with the Library Director: SLNC Library Advisory Board Document

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Library Advisory Board at Harold D. Cooley Library, please contact Brian Booth, Library Director at brian.booth@townofnashvillenc.gov or 252-459-2106 ext. 425.

Ordinance Establishing Library Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Calling All Teens! Join Our Library Advisory Council!

Are you passionate about books, libraries, and making a difference in your community? We need you!

Our library is looking for enthusiastic teen volunteers to join our Library Advisory Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to:

✅ Share your ideas and help shape library programs and services

✅ Gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience

✅ Earn volunteer hours for school or extracurricular activities

✅ Meet new friends and have fun!

Don't miss out on this chance to have your voice heard and make a positive impact in our community.

For more information, contact Yvonne Thompson at yvonne.thompson@townofnashvillenc.gov

First meeting scheduled for August 30th, 2025 at 3:00pm in the programming room at Harold D. Cooley Library.

 

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