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- MN
- Cook County
- 6/26/25
- 06/26/2025
- 98 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Grand Marais Library Board, discussions ensued over the financial management of the library’s reserve funds, particularly focusing on the Hazel Matthews fund and its role in the library’s operational budget. The board deliberated on whether to maintain the principal of the fund intact, as has been customary, spending only the interest, or to explore more flexible uses for the fund to support library services. This debate ties into broader concerns over potential federal funding cuts, rising operational costs, and the library’s financial strategy moving forward.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/18/25
- 06/27/2025
- 15 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: At the recent Franklin Township Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, the board accepted a $40,000 gift from Jennifer Kellogg, a relative of the Diamonte sisters, in recognition of their long-standing educational service in the township. The donation will be used to name the children’s section of the library after the sisters, who were twin educators with a combined 100 years of teaching service. A plaque with biographical details will also be installed to commemorate their contributions.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/16/25
- 06/16/2025
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
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Overview: The Reading Library Board meeting revolved around addressing issues, notably the HVAC problems in the children’s room, while also highlighting expansive summer programming initiatives and ongoing policy discussions.
- MN
- Brown County
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 47 Minutes
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Overview: The New Ulm Library Board meeting on June 12, 2025, centered on issues of federal funding uncertainties and the lively 2025 summer reading program. The board grappled with the potential impact of a drastic federal budget cut to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which could affect library operations and resources. Meanwhile, the summer reading program, themed “Color Our World,” launched with enthusiastic participation and creative programming for children and teens.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/11/25
- 06/12/2025
- 80 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Old Bridge Library Board of Trustees addressed a series of issues, including decisions on furniture renovations, an outdated public address system, and the management of financial reserves. The board deliberated on the necessity of durable materials for refurbishing library spaces, the urgency of updating safety equipment, and the potential return of financial reserves to taxpayers.