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Library Approves $10,000 Endowment Loan

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Library Board Advances Building Feasibility Study

A feasibility study for Russell Library renovations is moving into a hazardous materials assessment, with an engineering firm scheduled to inspect the building for areas requiring extra caution. The board also unanimously reelected its current slate of officers for the 2026–2027 board year.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Library approves bylaws and elects members

Trustees unanimously approved Russell Library Company bylaw amendments covering trustee terms, vacancies, officer positions, and a simple-majority quorum. They also unanimously elected 10 Company members and Cindy Harrison and Ann Percival to three-year Company-appointed terms.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Library Approves $9,000 Financial Review

The Board unanimously approved spending $9,000 for a review-level examination of the Russell Library Company’s books, preparation of its federal Form 990 filing, and training on year-end accounting entries. A system migration will temporarily limit new library card registrations, holds, and real-time catalog access from May 26 through June 2, while the library remains open.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Library board approves 2026–27 budget

Trustees unanimously approved the Russell Library Company’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, which projects $24,755 more in income than disbursements. The board discussed placing the excess in reserves, restoring budget lines, or supporting programs such as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, but made no decision on its use.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Library Approves $10,000 Endowment Loan

The Board unanimously authorized up to $10,000 from the endowment to cover Company budget expenses through June 30, 2026, after legal fees ran about $50,000 over projections. The funds are to be returned to the endowment after the fiscal year.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Library Weighs Potential Sunday Hours Cut

Russell Library was asked to submit a flat fiscal year 2026-27 budget of $931,477 and show how a 5% reduction of $46,574 could affect services; the director said eliminating Sunday hours may be necessary under that reduction scenario.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Library Reports Rising Use and Budget Pressure

Russell Library reported that children’s loans have increased 63.2% since 2018, while its budget has not kept pace with inflation. The library said its services have provided almost $3.9 million in value so far this fiscal year and that it is prioritizing core services amid maintenance concerns and possible renovation planning.

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