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- Somerset County
- 6/18/25
- 06/27/2025
- 15 Minutes
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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.
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- Somerset County
- 5/28/25
- 06/10/2025
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent meeting of the Franklin Township Public Library Board of Trustees, members unanimously approved a 6.29% budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year, raising the budget to $15.2 million. This increase aims to accommodate both operating expenses and future capital improvements, while also addressing inflation. The meeting also covered topics such as advocating for federal emergency funding eligibility for libraries and the potential involvement in local “little free library” initiatives.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/23/25
- 05/09/2025
- 25 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on April 23, 2025, featured a diverse agenda, with discussions ranging from the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to the negotiation of a donation for naming the library’s children’s area. The board also considered the donation of a culturally significant plant and bid farewell to a departing member.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 2/26/25
- 03/12/2025
- 11 Minutes
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Overview: During the Franklin Library Board meeting, discussions centered around potential renovations to the library to better align with current user needs. One of the board members proposed reconfiguring the layout of the West Wing to accommodate changes in how patrons use the library. With fewer people using public computers and more bringing personal devices, there is a growing demand for quiet, isolated spaces. The proposed changes also include enlarging the historical room and consolidating existing desks to reduce noise disturbances. To explore these changes, the board considered hiring an architect to develop conceptual designs.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/22/25
- 02/12/2025
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Township Public Library Board meeting on January 22nd focused on the placement of books within the library, particularly in youth sections, and strategies for increasing engagement among younger patrons. Discussions explored how best to manage access to materials while respecting diverse community perspectives and ensuring library resources meet the needs of all patrons.