Transparency Notice

As a publicly-funded entity, we strive to maintain an open operating environment. Our Transparency Notice includes information on our Board of Trustees, tax revenues, and contact information for our Executive Director and Branch Managers. 

 

Procedure for self‐nomination to the Garfield County Public Library District Board of Trustees

Any interested person can send a letter of interest and resume to the Garfield County Public Library District Board of Trustees, care of:

Garfield County Public Library District Administration
207 East Avenue
Rifle, CO 81650

Recommendations for appointment are sent to the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners for review and approval on an as‐needed basis.

See current Board of Trustees and their community affiliations.

 

Mill levy and total tax revenues

The Garfield County Public Library District collects 1 mill of property tax annually through 2027 as well as one-quarter cent of the County sales tax and 1.5 mill of property tax in perpetuity. Monthly financials (as part of the Board packet) and annual budget information is available at gcpld.org/about-us/board-of-trustees.

 

Board meeting information

The Garfield County Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. The meetings rotate between the six branch libraries and the Administrative offices. The agenda and meeting announcements are posted on our website at gcpld.org/about-us/board-of-trustees as well as on the bulletin boards at all six library locations one week in advance of the meetings.

 

District contact information

Garfield County Public Library District
207 East Avenue (upstairs in the Rifle Branch Library)
Rifle, CO 81650
970‐625‐4270

See contact information for all branch library locations.