Tavares Library Advisory Board

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 Library Board consists of 7 members with 2-year terms. 5 members must be residents of the City of Tavares and 2 members can be non-residents. Board positions are appointed by the Mayor.

The present members of the Library Board are:

  • Erika Buigas, President (Term Expires June 2026)
  • George Cooke (Term Expires June 2027)
  • Kathy Czyrnik, Ph.D., Vice-President (Term Expires June 2027)
  • Revae Hughley (Term expires June 2027)
  • Lawrence Ross (Term Expires June 2027)
  • Michael Watkins (Term Expires June 2026)
  • Clayton Yuen (Term Expires June 2026)


Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the library programs area. These meetings are open to the general public. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • Holiday break December - No meetings.
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  •  Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2026 
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • June, July, August: Summer Recess, No meetings 
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026


For further information, please call the City of Tavares Public Library at 352.742.6090

City Staff Liaison:  Rebecca Campbell, Library Director, 352-742-6090 or Email Library Director
For a copy of the Library Board Agenda and Minutes please get in touch with the City Staff Liaison. 

Questions regarding serving on a City of Tavares board or committee should be submitted to the City Clerk at 352-742-6209 or by Email City Clerk. 

Online Board and Committee Application