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Amanda said libraries statewide have been advocating for the House version of the proviso because it preserves libraries’ existing approach to collections without adding the additional requirements contained in the Senate version. She urged board members to contact conference committee members if they wished to weigh in; she noted none of the conference committee members are local to Beaufort County but that they represent statewide interests.

The board received the update; no formal advocacy motion was made during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beaufort County Library Board of Trustees May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Amanda told the board two competing state proviso versions could change state aid requirements; she urged members to contact legislators before the conference committee meets.","taxTitle","Beaufort County, South Carolina","taxId",5067,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223264,"Bluffton library phase 2 still awaiting county capital ranking; board urged patience",142,3474000,3616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576720-559a7eea8c678ef521400e30d113239f&start=3474&end=3616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576720-559a7eea8c678ef521400e30d113239f/thumbnail_3474000.jpg","/articles/6223264/Beaufort-County/South-Carolina/Bluffton-library-phase-2-still-awaiting-county-capital-ranking-board-urged-patience","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223264-c6809891acc0f0044ed02bed998ca912/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037239&Signature=hFo2SVjzxLUcmDgnwxR7CNHetQ11n44Jrbvdzagf2~Kjf0a9GPVWsm2JoRjhsZnr4WOAflzEGAeUB8bHkAOZmNfgCV0P13uaehbEoDBGnFNTNjP4lPUG4nEQHSbC0xyuy~27FVdkbiZPdi8uIzNhmJD3juw577zbM3CZHz9BKZ7fBRUynqcUDuplOmyTzZqtn~aa1d-kY0R1H1tnFGtKJfN0JHENyuSK~6Wl-ACi5vipspvM0gTq7-QAKJin~YUCwt0j~pjvcSq2bxC3Hcq8aDaSmrP0UpmyFFv0q04d2iXgxbR8FzoBhH8~VDO5FeZuT4HEgcK1S7Lh2cWa-UtuGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members asked when remaining renovation work at the Bluffton Library would proceed; library staff said the library’s phase‑2 requests are in the county capital-request queue, but project scheduling depends on the county’s annual ranking and available project-administration capacity.

A board member described the visible need to finish the remaining quarter of the Bluffton renovation and asked whether impact fees held for Bluffton could be used to complete the unfinished area. Amanda replied that departments submit capital requests in November–December and a county committee ranks projects; she said the presence of impact-fee funds does not automatically guarantee priority scheduling.

The financial presenter told the board that the library’s impact-fee total is about $5.2 million and that roughly half of those fees are already identified for projects including Pritchardville, Bluffton Phase 2 and Hilton Head. The chair and other members said completing the busy Bluffton location is a high priority for them, and the director offered to follow up with county capital staff and report back on where Bluffton sits in the next budget cycle.

No formal motion to reallocate funds or change the capital process was made at the meeting; discussion focused on process clarity and project status.","Board members pressed for completion of Bluffton Library renovations but staff said projects are prioritized through the county’s annual capital-request process and timing depends on ranking and county project administration capacity.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223269,"Beaufort County Library kicks off summer reading, free lunches and new programs for all ages",191,1981000,2172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576720-559a7eea8c678ef521400e30d113239f&start=1981&end=2172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576720-559a7eea8c678ef521400e30d113239f/thumbnail_1981000.jpg","/articles/6223269/Beaufort-County/South-Carolina/Beaufort-County-Library-kicks-off-summer-reading-free-lunches-and-new-programs-for-all-ages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223269-2511d0cb46baee283e903655d925fb9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037239&Signature=MHH-yCluOu6cmO0mxDTvneAS9ygOsTOGbInbeI2zLiCTdSuYQKZlgcJ3q2g4s49ExqmKPUF7zHEmycTKfdjCVRP7l49zYt7jzcIGiAMrGzqdujCjWdOs-o9xkw6XF45MBXH6Pj-FBnASJAbsEXtfqH~mR5CETHqxRiR~2XBOY4T-5KAdX1WL-s--gbPMeHS9WpKW7ASMJBxHqpvHoWshXGPBSig6MIXpInlJLdN2IVe2gjtdxv3yXVwvyrOJLcnGTWNbZQChgX~xl-CZp3TtWcdwruxVpTItz~JSUwVPPnfTDVfAuefsO8llKtMg1V9MHNeEttAjT7FTPRDVx1t5sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Beaufort County Library announced its summer programs and new services at the library board meeting, including a summer reading program starting May 31, a USDA-funded free lunch program for children under 18 at all six branches, and the systemwide rollout of Wonder Books.

Library Director Amanda told the board the summer reading program, “Color Our World,” runs May 31 through July 31 and asks participants to read 20 minutes per day; readers who complete 30 days of reading can enter grand-prize drawings donated by local businesses. She noted that summer reading is open to all ages: “reading is summer reading program is not just for kids.”

Amanda said the USDA-funded summer-lunch program will operate Monday through Friday at all six library locations in partnership with the Beaufort County School District; meals will be cold lunches and available to anyone under age 18. She also described new materials and services: Wonder Books (audio-enabled children’s and chapter books) now available at every branch after an initial donation to Saint Helena, and a plan to fill summer internship slots across branches to support summer programming.

The board heard additional service updates: the bookmobile continues outreach to county departments, the Burton Wells locker pickup pilot has averaged about 20 pickups per month since its January launch, and tutor.com usage rose after promotional efforts and a library email to cardholders. Amanda said tutor.com is a free, state-provided online tutoring resource offered 24/7 to South Carolina residents.

The director highlighted forthcoming events such as Riverbanks Zoo appearances, a comics workshop for teens and a screening of the PBS documentary Free for All with post-screening conversations at Hilton Head and Saint Helena. No policy changes or votes were taken; the board received the program and services report and asked clarifying questions about internships and meal logistics.","Board heard that summer reading begins May 31, a USDA-funded free lunch program for under-18s will run at all six branches, and the system is rolling out Wonder Books, internships and expanded outreach.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223273,"Beaufort County libraries report $5.2 million in impact fees, rising circulation and heavy digital spending",109,2853000,2962000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576720-559a7eea8c678ef521400e30d113239f&start=2853&end=2962","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576720-559a7eea8c678ef521400e30d113239f/thumbnail_2853000.jpg","/articles/6223273/Beaufort-County/South-Carolina/Beaufort-County-libraries-report-52-million-in-impact-fees-rising-circulation-and-heavy-digital-spending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223273-9d6de195551b868815dbd3707050e13f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037239&Signature=nORRANFxQWxlN3OcH8MijbMiP-bdWj5FCx11aFBQbSbWsmCg-5rs35BWM9aZzNWFE1ocBb5Gs782VXY7kolNNc4S6RJelImtyMQ5JlQBgyovzYXVvyyxY8rFOjFSt3tOEtqcA9CJc1AZ1DYMI7cFA2yAOzY1GiAGqQM4FsXd4nktM6Sy6dAKVACHlta3U8KSxH6cegnVzWu9L3CMS0VlrbK~25taANBVX7nuEItO~t5Ul1hv2y1h3uthsxR-l~WMdyZLYTHs2aX0sZUT7O6OrRDxEmf2TjopbI6~PreCBNaOS0NoJpKy4hERwSSegTBT3jtKuO0HH0EQCM9UkssB8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Beaufort County Library officials told the library board they are carrying about $5.2 million in impact-fee funds and expect to spend nearly $1 million on materials before the end of the fiscal year.

At the board’s meeting, the library system’s financial presenter said the $5.2 million balance includes roughly $4.2 million associated with the old impact-fee system and just under $1 million in the new system, and that about half of the total is already earmarked for projects including Pritchardville, Bluffton Phase 2 and Hilton Head.

The financial report also showed year-to-date materials spending of about $521,000 and projected remaining spendable materials funds of about $984,000 when combining county funds, unspent state aid and anticipated Friends’ contributions. The presenter said Hoopla accounted for roughly 72% of the materials dollar total to date, noting that timing of invoicing for subscriptions and book purchases affects the monthly snapshot.

Library Director Amanda reported systemwide usage gains: as of April 30 the system had issued 5,630 new library cards in the fiscal year, compared with 4,286 in the prior year, and the average monthly circulation this year is 72,835 items. She framed the usage increases as a strategic goal under the library’s user-experience objective.

Board members asked about the impact-fee earmarks and whether large balances guarantee project timing. Amanda described the county capital-project ranking process, saying departments submit requests annually and a county committee sets priorities and schedules projects. County Administrator Michael Moore, who addressed the board earlier in the meeting, described budget work underway in the administration and confirmed the county is reviewing capital requests as part of the broader budget process.

No formal vote was taken on spending decisions during the meeting; board members were updated on balances, recent expenditures and planned purchases and were told additional materials purchases are likely before fiscal year-end.

Board business at the meeting included approval of the minutes and routine committee reports.","Library staff told the Beaufort County Library Board the system has $5.2 million in impact fee funds, strong year-to-date circulation and is spending a large share of materials money on Hoopla and other digital services.","actionData","errors"]

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Library director urges attention to state proviso; conference committee will decide funding terms next week

Bluffton library phase 2 still awaiting county capital ranking; board urged patience

Beaufort County Library kicks off summer reading, free lunches and new programs for all ages

Beaufort County libraries report $5.2 million in impact fees, rising circulation and heavy digital spending