The Board of Library Trustees is an elected board made up of 9 trustees. Terms last for 3 years. Three trustees are up for election each year. A Danvers resident may run for the position of trustee by filing paperwork at the Town Clerk’s office. The Board of Library Trustees is governed by a set of By-Laws. Trustees meetings are generally held the second Wednesday of every month, except for July and August, and are open to the public.