The City of Tavares Public Library Advisory Board was created to govern, regulate and encourage organized activities of the library operated by the City, per Code 1974, § 31.001; Ord. No. 88-20, § 31.001, 4-6-88

The Board consists of seven volunteers  appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council.  The terms are for two years and 2 positions do not require residency.

The present members of the Library Board are:

• Martha Wilkins, President
• Charles Fox, Vice-President
• Linda Clutts
• Duane Dement
• Mary Ellen Drees
• Lurlene J. Lawton
• June Sheppard

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 2:30 pm in the Tavares Library Conference Room, 314 N. New Hampshire Avenue. These meetings are open to the general public.

In order to help prevent the spread of COVID19, the Tavares Public Library Advisory Board meetings are on hold until further notice.

For further information, please call the City of Tavares Public Library at 352.742.6204