The Englewood City Library Board approved its 2025 holiday schedule by voice vote during the meeting. Board members discussed two proposed calendars: one that keeps the library open with early 5 p.m. weekday closures on many holiday-adjacent days and a second that would keep the library closed between Dec. 24 and New Year’s Day.

Library staff presented the two options and flagged staffing and revenue implications if closures are extended. A board member made a motion to approve the 2025 schedule; the motion passed on a voice vote with no roll-call tally recorded. Members said they preferred to revisit the 2026 closure plan in January after seeing usage data and staff availability.

Why it matters: Holiday schedules change public access and staff scheduling, affecting families who rely on library programs and services during school holidays. The board’s decision locks in the 2025 calendar while leaving flexibility to adjust year-end 2026 closures after more data and member feedback.

The board did not finalize 2026 closures at the meeting; staff will bring redlined or updated calendar options to the next meeting in January for additional review.