As the Chief Officer of both branches of the Farmington Community Library, the Director is responsible for administering all library functions within the goals, guidelines and policies established by the Library Board of Trustees. The Director supervises library services and staff and is responsible for the facilities, properties, financial management and personnel under the governance and oversight of the Trustees. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the library, the community and the library profession and serves as an official representative of the library. The Director is an at-will employee
Farmington Community Library (FCL) is a District public library serving the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees, FCL is a dynamic public library serving a population of over 95,583 residents and maintains reciprocity with The Library Network consortium, comprised of 74 member libraries and their 114 locations. Our 8.7 million-dollar budget supports a dedicated staff, consisting of 36 Full Time and 61 Part Time employees, who provide exceptional service at our Farmington and Farmington Hills locations, mobile outreach facilities and virtual service platforms. As an autonomous governmental unit, the library receives funding from two dedicated millages with consistent high voter approval. The Farmington Friends of the Library generously provide funds for innovative programming and community events.
In 2024, the library completed a Master Plan and is excited to begin updating and renovating library spaces at both locations. To learn more about the Master Plan, please visit: https://www.farmlib.org/about-us/library-news/fcl-approves-initial-renovations-in-newfacilities-masterplan/
The library maintains an excellent reputation as a forward-thinking, service-oriented Class VI Michigan Library. FCL is deeply embedded in community organizations and events, serving an ethnically diverse community with a strong tradition of supporting public education, community college partnerships, cultural services and technological innovation.
To learn more about the Farmington Community Library visit: www.farmlib.org
Crystal Peterson
Farmington Community Library 32737 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302