Library Commission

Consists of nine members. 

Meeting Schedule

Library Commission meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month. All meetings begin at 5 p.m. in Room 111 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave.

Commissioners

Cheryl Hawkins, Chairperson

Appointed: 09/24/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Ali H. Dagher, Vice Chairperson

Appointed: 04/09/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027 

Jihan A. Jawad, Secretary & Treasurer

Appointed: 07/14/2026
Term Ends: 06/30/2029

Adam Abusalah

Appointed: 04/22/2025
Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Ryan E. Lazar

Appointed: 07/14/2026
Term Ends: 06/30/2029

Patricia Podzikowski

Library Director, City of Dearborn

Kimberly Heard

Library Representative, City of Dearborn

Daniel Smith

Library Representative, City of Dearborn

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Library Commission Meeting Documents
2026 Meetings
2025 Meetings
All Prior Meetings