Board Meeting Dates:
Library Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00pm inside the library.
Vision:
As Emma Flower Taylor had hoped, the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library will “benefit those that delight in knowledge” by providing a welcoming atmosphere, exceptional service from a committed staff, and by being responsive to community needs. The library will maintain a well-balanced collection of books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, technology, and other resources, and present programs on a variety of subjects in appropriate formats for children, teens, and adults.
Mission:
The Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library serves Watertown and surrounding communities as a center for reading, culture, and research. The Library is a vibrant institution, committed to promoting a well-rounded and informed citizenry. As a premier historical and community asset, the Library offers educational and recreational opportunities for all ages.
Trustees:
Francee Calarco, President: Term expires December 31, 2036
Stephen Bolton, Vice President: Term expires December 31, 2029
Scott Slater, Treasurer: Term expires December 31, 2026
Fran Seymour, Assistant Treasurer: Term expires December 31, 2032
Carolyn Weldon, Term expires December 31, 2027
Kelly Burdick, Term expires December 31, 2028
Cheryl Evans, Term expires December 31, 2030
Vacant, Term expires December 31, 2031
Paul DiFabion III, Term expires December 31, 2033
Heather Tarzia, Term expires December 31, 2034
Katie Wright, Term expires December 31, 2035
Library Liaison, Council Member Dr. Robert Kimball
Liaison to the Friends, Carolyn Weldon
Liaison to the Board, Marcia Kettrick
Trustee Bylaws, Policies and Plans:
Flower Library Bylaws – Updated November, 2024
Policy Manual – Updated September, 2026
Library Long Range Plan 2026-2029
These documents reference the New York Public and Association Libraries Minimum Standards, which are available through the New York State Library.
Library Board Budget – 2024-2025
Library Board Budget – 2025-2026
2024 Board Minutes:
January 9, 2024 Minutes
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February 13, 2024 Minutes
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March 12, 2024 Minutes
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April 9, 2024 Minutes
**Meeting to be held at the Northern New York Community Foundation**
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May 14, 2024 Minutes
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June 11, 2024 Minutes
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**Meeting to be held in the Future Maker Space**
July 9, 2024 Minutes
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August 13, 2024 Minutes
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September 10, 2024 Minutes
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October 8, 2024 Minutes
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2025 Board Minutes:
January 14, 2025 Minutes
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February 11, 2025 Minutes
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March 11, 2025 Minutes
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April 8, 2025 Minutes
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May 13, 2025 Minutes
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June 10, 2025 Minutes
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July 8, 2025 Minutes
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August 12, 2025 Minutes
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September 9, 2025 Minutes
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October 14, 2025 Minutes
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2026 Board Minutes:
January 13, 2026 Minutes
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February 10, 2026 Minutes
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Meeting Documents – Part 4
March 10, 2026 Minutes
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April 14, 2026 Minutes
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May 12, 2026 Minutes
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June 9, 2026 Minutes
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July 14, 2026 Minutes
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August 11, 2026 Minutes
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September 8, 2026 Minutes
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October 13, 2026 Minutes
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November 10, 2026 Minutes
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December 8, 2026 Minutes
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To access other meeting minutes that are not listed above, please contact the library:
Trustee Training:
Members of the library’s Board of Trustees, are you looking for training and trustee information? Visit the North Country Library System LibGuide for more information. You can also access the NCLS YouTube for videos.