Board of Trustees
The Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library is a public corporation governed by Corporators who elect the members of the Board of Trustees and the Officers of the Corporation. The purpose of the Corporation is to promote and enhance the Library’s grounds and facilities, resources, programs and services.
Reports and Documents
2024 Bylaws
Strategic Plan 2025-2029
FY 26 Jan-April 2026 Director’s Report
FY26 Sept.-Dec. 2025 Director’s Report
FY25 Impact Report
FY 25 Financial Statements
FY24 Impact Report
FY24 Financial Statements
Strategic Plan 2020-2024
2023 Annual Report
FY 23 Financial Statements
2022 Annual Report
FY22 Financial Statements
2021 Annual Report
FY21 Financial Statements
Library Policies
Executive Committee
Geoff Bradford, President
Fran Aliberte, Vice President
Joe Grella, Treasurer
John Day, Secretary
Board Members
Christine Araujo
Peter Brau
Jason Brisbois
Rick Ciolino
Jen Holmgren
Peter Lawrence
Steven Lewis
Cheryl Marks
Jeremy Melvin
Kathleen Black Reynolds
Dawn Sarrouf
Leora Ulrich
Mayor Paul Lundberg, Ex-officio
Director Jenny Benedict, Ex-officio
To contact the SFL Board of Trustees, email the Records Access Officer at day.john.t@gmail.com
Standing Committees
The work of the Board takes place in Committees. Committee membership is composed of Board members and volunteers from the community and led by a member of the Board of Trustees.
Executive Committee – Geoff Bradford, Chair
The Executive Committee ensures continuity and the timeliness of information provided to the Board, keeps abreast of ongoing issues of concern, advises the President on matters of importance, authorizes transfers of funds to fulfill existing or anticipated financial obligations, and reviews contracts prior to Board approval and execution.
Budget, Finance & Investment Committee – Joe Grella, Chair
The Budget, Finance and Investment Committee prepares and monitors the annual budget, oversees the Corporation’s investments and disbursements and assists with the annual financial audit.
Governance – Chair currently vacant
The Governance Committee ensures the smooth operation and effectiveness of the Board. Its responsibilities include recruiting qualified candidates for Board roles and reviewing proposed Bylaw and Policy amendments.
Corporate Communications – Fran Aliberte, Chair
The Corporate Communications Committee raises the public profile of the Library in the community through advertising, marketing and public relations. The Committee also leads the Annual Appeal.
Financial Review – Peter Brau, Chair
The Financial Review Committee oversees the annual audit of the Library’s financial statements. The fiduciary oversight ensures the Library uses its resources consistent with its mission and applicable accounting standards. The Committee includes three independent people with significant professional experience in financial matters.
Saunders House Stewardship – Geoff Bradford, Chair
The Saunders House Stewardship Committee identifies the special needs of this historic building constructed in 1764 and home to the Library since 1884. The Committee works to protect, stabilize and preserve it for continued use. For more information about the Saunders House, see Library History.
Gloucester Lyceum Committee – Julia Brotherton, Chair
The Gloucester Lyceum hosts marquee events to bring together national, regional, and local contemporary speakers with our community members to explore pressing issues and ideas of our time. Based on both ancient and American Lyceum traditions, the Gloucester Lyceum was founded in 1830 and hosted by such luminaries as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Today, the Gloucester Lyceum continues to provide a public forum that fosters a spirit of community and participation.
MEETINGS & MINUTES
The meetings of the Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library Corporation are open to the public. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on the City of Gloucester website in the Archive Center.
