Royal Oak Public Library Board is composed of nine (9) trustees, appointed by the Mayor. Responsible to the City Commission, the Library Board has direct responsibility for administration of the Library through adoption of policies, long range planning, development of the library budget, oversight of library finances and employment and evaluation of the library director.

• Joan Koelsch, President (12/2013)
• Kenneth Rosen, Vice President (12/2011)
• Mitzi G. Hoffman, Secretary (12/2011)
• Christopher M. Ahn (12/2011)
• April Bucknell (12/2012)
• Mike Fournier (12/2012)
• Carlo Ginotti (12/2012)
• Frank Houston (12/2013)
• Dave Richards (12/2013)