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Jun 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Library Commission meeting summary

Commission reviewed routine reports, confirmed the budget passed without changes, approved the May 18, 2026 minutes, discussed upcoming holiday scheduling and the secretary role, and set the next meeting for August 17, 2026.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Library Commission meeting — May 18, 2026: staff updates, collection shifts, minutes approved

The Ledyard Library Commission met May 18, 2026 at the Gales Ferry Community Center. The commission received the Treasurer’s and Director’s reports (budget unchanged pending referendum), approved the April 20, 2026 minutes, heard staff and program updates (staff return date, collection shifting at Bill Library, upcoming children’s-room window work at Gales Ferry), and set the next meeting for June 15, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Library Commission (April 20, 2026) — Budget update, program highlights, and approval of volunteer & homebound forms

The Ledyard Library Commission met April 20, 2026 at Bill Library. Members reviewed the Treasurer’s report and received the Director’s report (including a recent presentation to the town council and that the director is on maternity leave). Commissioners heard updates on successful March programs, the Seed Library launch, strong youth audiobook circulation following Yoto additions, and an Investment Working Group briefing. The commission approved the March 16, 2026 minutes and approved Volunteer Application and Homebound Services forms. The next meeting is May 18, 2026 at the Gales Ferry Community Center.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Library Commission approves Feb. 9 minutes and $2,400 invoice for Bill Library Association 990; director reports collection and service updates

The Library Commission met March 16, 2026 at the Gales Ferry Community Center. Reports included budget updates, director updates on collections, maternity leave coverage, homebound delivery revitalization, marketing subgroups, seed library plans, and Friends’ fundraising. The Commission approved the Feb. 9, 2026 special meeting minutes, approved payment of a $2,400 invoice for the Bill Library Association’s 990 tax return, set the next meeting for April 20, 2026, and adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Library Commission approves Jan. 12 minutes; receives Director’s report on FY27 budget, operations, and programming

The Ledyard Library Commission met Feb 9, 2026, approved the Jan. 12 special meeting minutes, heard the Director’s report including FY27 budget submission and operational updates, received Investment Working Group and Friends updates, and adjourned at 7:55 PM.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Library Commission approves FY27 budget proposal and receives FY25 annual report

The Ledyard Library Commission met on January 12, 2026 at Bill Library. The commission received the FY25 Annual Report, heard Treasurer and Director reports (including director onboarding, supply delays from vendors, collection weeding plans, a Yoto pilot, programming updates, and HVAC issues), and approved the December 29, 2025 minutes. The commission voted to approve the Library Director’s proposed FY27 budget, which includes a new step rate for Library Associates tied to an upcoming minimum wage increase and a modest increase for materials.

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Briefing

Dec 29, 2025

Library Commission approves minutes and elects 2026 officers

The Ledyard Library Commission met in special session at Bill Library on December 29, 2025. The Commission approved the November 17, 2025 minutes, elected officers for 2026, favorably discussed adding a Bill Library Association member to the Investment Working Group, and adjourned at 7:08 PM. No reports were presented.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Ledyard Library Commission (Nov 17, 2025): $1,200 approved for Bill Library Association 990; evaluation form and policies approved

The Library Commission met on November 17, 2025 at the Gales Ferry Community Center. Members welcomed Incoming Library Director Jessica Franco and new member Gillian Thorne. The Commission approved up to $1,200 to pay an accountant chosen by the Bill Library Association to prepare its Form 990; approved, in concept, the State of the Library Evaluation Form; and approved the Display and Program and Material Review and Reconsideration policies. The Commission also approved the October 20, 2025 minutes. Staff reported new youth services and library associate hires. The Friends’ Snowflake Festival is scheduled for November 22, 2025. The next meeting is set for December 15, 2025 at the Bill Library.

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Library Commission (Oct 20, 2025): hiring procedure set; usage and youth programs up; investment manager change approved

At the October 20, 2025 meeting at Bill Library the Commission designated Wendy Hellekson as its representative to the town hiring committee and formed an ad‑hoc subcommittee (Wright, Hellekson, Racich) to review Library Director applicants. Assistant Librarian Stacey Burt presented FY25 statistics showing overall circulation and youth program attendance increases, with decreased PC and Wi‑Fi use. The Commission noted the need to fill three staff positions (Library Director, Library Assistant, Library Associate). The Commission approved moving management of the William Holton Memorial Fund 2 to the Putnam US Large Cap Value manager, approved minutes and schedule items, discussed ADA compliance for the Gales Ferry meeting space, and reviewed a Friends of the Ledyard Library funding proposal and volunteer needs.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Library Commission special meeting — executive session on personnel; no recommendation reached

The Ledyard Library Commission met on September 22, 2025 at Bill Library. The Commission entered an executive session to discuss personnel (7:34–8:27 PM) with the Library Director and the Ledyard Human Resource Director invited; the Commission reported it could not make a recommendation due to insufficient information. Treasurer Ralph Hightower reviewed the 2025 State of the Library form and asked the Commission to review it for approval at the October 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM (vote 9–0).

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Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

Library Commission approves collection and display policies; reviews staffing, facilities, and annual report

Meeting held September 15, 2025 at Gales Ferry Library. Eight commissioners present, one excused. Commissioners amended the agenda to remove the Library Director’s Assessment Committee report and add proofreading of three policies. The commission approved the Material Review and Reconsideration Policy, the Collection Development and Maintenance Policy, and the Display and Program Policy and authorized submission to the Connecticut Library Consortium. Director reported staffing changes and union discussions about reclassifying and posting a Children’s position, Hoopla service reinstated (initially funded from the materials budget), ongoing collection weeding, and facility safety concerns (request for front-step lighting; rusting/cracking under staircases). Friends of the Ledyard Library reported a $3,000 book sale. August 18, 2025 minutes were approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

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