Library reports strong summer activity; alumni donate $2,000 for gym insulation

Sep 14, 2026

Library Director Shane Rose reported notable attendance figures and new after-school programming in partnership with UW-Extension; Taylor High School reunion donors and a matched gift will fund gym insulation at 141 Pearl Street.

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Shane Rose, the Village library director, told trustees that 113 adults and 57 children visited the library since the Aug. 8 board meeting and that summer story time drew 86 children. The library will continue story time for young children and plans a youth after-school program in partnership with Alex Galster from UW-Extension on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Rose also noted holiday programming plans, including Isiah the Magician on Dec. 6 and a possible visit from Santa.

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