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Interim library director Aaron Harper introduces programs; library seeks re-roof bids
Summary
Aaron Harper, the library’s interim director, and Toby Wilson introduced themselves to the council, outlined programs including after-school services and notary/passport assistance, and staff said bids are out for re-roofing the library's center portion.
Aaron Harper, identified in the meeting as the library’s interim director, told the South Charleston City Council he is filling the role after the previous director left for a job in Ohio. Harper introduced Toby Wilson, who the transcript identifies as head of youth services.
Harper described library services open to the public — story times, an after-school program that draws about 30 middle-school students per day, notary and passport services, and participation in statewide programs including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. "We welcome everybody to come over, stop by and visit us," Harper said. Toby Wilson added that the library wants to expand outreach and partner more with city events.
Council members noted that the library board members Bob and Laura recommended Harper and Wilson and praised their enthusiasm. Staff also told the council that a bid package is out for re-roofing the center portion of the library; the pre-bid was mandatory and three contractors attended. Staff said the work needs to be completed in November and that the city expects to award the contract at its first November meeting; a specific award date recorded in the transcript was not stated precisely.
Council members and staff encouraged the library to increase outreach to city events and to address signage concerns (staff discussed adding the building number to the library exterior and using an A-frame sign to help visitors locate it).
