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Library Approves Budget and Service Changes

BurlingtonFeb 12, 20262 min read

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Trustees approved a FY27 Library budget increase of 5.75%, reduced from the previously discussed 6.98%, and approved $7,650 in State Aid to fund contracted services.

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The Library will close to the public on March 27, 2026, for an all-staff professional development day. Trustees also approved $8,000 from LIGMEG for staff professional development and $2,700 from LIGMEG for four replacement circulating laptops. An amended Display Policy was approved to establish a standard process for handling display-related questions and complaints.

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Approved the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes by a 4-0-2 vote.
Approved the amended Display Policy, including revised wording on the Library's responsibility to provide access to all patrons.
Approved the FY27 Library budget at a 5.75% increase.
Approved funding $7,650 for contracted services from State Aid.
Approved allocating $8,000 from LIGMEG for staff professional development.
Approved closing the Library to the public on March 27, 2026, for Staff Professional Development Day by a 4-1-1 vote.
Approved allocating $2,700 from LIGMEG for four circulating laptops.

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