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Library trustees adopt strategic directions for 2026–2028, approve early Main Library closure for Friends fundraiser
Summary
The Davenport Library Board voted unanimously to approve strategic directions for fiscal years 2026–2028 and approved closing the Main Library at 2 p.m. on Sept. 27 for a Friends of the Library fundraising event; several administrative policy revisions will return for final approval next month.
The Davenport Library Board of Trustees voted May 20 to approve the library’s strategic directions for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and to close the Main Library early on Sept. 27 to support a Friends of the Library fundraising event.
Shelley moved to approve the strategic directions; after a brief staff explanation that trustees were approving top-level goals rather than the detailed objectives, Tom called the roll. Trustees Joanna Greg, Joe Heinrichs, Michael Estetti, Shelly Claus, Amanda, Malvika and Jerry recorded “yes” votes and the motion passed.
Jeff explained the packet presented to trustees is a draft layout prepared by a consulting firm and that “what you're approving today is the actual strategic directions of those goals,” with staff returning later to refine objectives and metrics. Board members asked whether the new trustee’s name would be added to the signature list; staff confirmed Joanna Greg would be listed.
On a separate motion, the board approved closing the Main Library at 2 p.m. on Sept. 27 to prepare for the Friends of the Public Library fundraising event that evening. Jeff described the closure as a single early closure of the Main Library (one of three facilities) to allow staff and Friends volunteers to prepare; the motion passed on a roll call in which all present voted yes.
Trustees also reviewed proposed changes to administrative policies 1.2, 1.5, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.6. Jennifer Williams summarized key edits, saying some language was updated to align with negotiated contract language and federal guidelines and that bereavement leave language was broadened with a six‑month cap. Trustees asked clarifying questions; staff said the board will consider final approval of policy revisions at the next meeting after the standard two-meeting review process.
Both votes were formal board actions recorded by roll call. Staff will publish the final strategic directions once layout refinements are complete and will bring the policy revisions back for a formal vote at the next meeting.
