Library Commission

Committee Profile


The Library Commission provides counsel and recommendations on library policies, budgets, plans and procedures to the City Council, City staff, the Santa Clara County Library staff, and the Saratoga Library supervisor. The Library Commission has no administrative authority over the library's operations but does participate in the general planning of the library operation and library-related programs and policies. One member is nominated by the City of Monte Sereno.

Meeting Schedule
Every other month (even numbered months) on 4th Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. in the Saratoga Library Community Room. Agendas and minutes are available online.

Upcoming Meetings

  • February 22, 2012
  • April 25, 2012
  • June 27, 2012
  • August 22, 2012
  • October 24, 2012
  • December - Date to be determined

Mission Statement


The mission of the Saratoga Library Commission is to ensure that access is provided to informational, educational and recreational library materials and services that respond to evolving community needs. The Commission advises the Saratoga City Council regarding the library facility and grounds, as well as current library issues. The Commission guides the Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority Board regarding library budgets, policies, plans and procedures.

Commission Roster
 Name   Term Exp.  Contact
 Sharon Andres, Chair  Oct. 2013 408.242.3895
 Linda Baxter, Vice Chair  Oct. 2013  
 Helen Lemmon  Oct. 2012  408.867.0575
 Sam McBane Mulford  Oct. 2014  408.387.9020
 Jill Whitcomb  Oct. 2015  408.340.8903

Staff Liaison

Crystal Morrow
City Clerk
Saratoga City Manager's Office
408.868.1269