Viking Library System annual report presented; Traverse County approves $38,609 2027 request

Erin Smith, director of the Viking Library System, presented the 2025 annual report and described VLS services across six counties and 11 member libraries, including direct outreach via bookmobile services to rural residents. Smith said funding is shared among member counties, the state and member libraries and then presented a 2027 funding request from Traverse County of $38,609.00, "which is a 2.5% increase over the 2026 funding level," according to the minutes. Commissioner Kayla Schmidt moved to approve the request; Mark Gail seconded and the motion passed unanimously.