The Library Board of Trustees consists of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the Ipswich Board of Selectman for three-year terms on a staggered basis. All Trustees are Ipswich residents concerned with the well-being of the Library and its role in providing a high quality Library for the Town of Ipswich residents and other non-resident users. Any Ipswich resident who is interested in the Library and would like to be considered when Trustee vacancies occur should send a letter to the Board of Selectmen indicating their interest. This letter should include personal and business information about the candidate and their relevant experience and qualifications for the position.
The current members of the Library Board and their ending term of service (usually May 31st of the year indicated) are as follows:
| Chair | George R. Gray (2024) |
| Vice Chair | Lawrence J. Pszenny (2024) |
| Treasurer | Thomas Smith (2025) |
| Secretary | Ellen Maher (2025) |
| Member |
Susie Green (2023) |
| Member | Dorothy Johnson (2025) |
| Member | Jennifer M. Norton (2023) |
| Member | Doug Stewart (2025) |
| Member | Lisa Palance (2025) |