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Tooele City Library announces America 250 mural, new study pods and planned HVAC upgrades
Summary
Library Director Chase Randall told the board the library refurbished pioneer monuments, received a $10,000 Carnegie gift for an America 250 mural, will add two study pods on May 18, and plans thermostat and window-tint upgrades while requesting a new chiller in next year’s budget.
Library Director Chase Randall updated the board on facility and program developments, saying the library refurbished pioneer monuments and installed an America 250 mural funded by a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Foundation.
"We totally refurbished those pioneer monuments," Randall said, and added that the Carnegie gift covered the monument refurbishment cost. He encouraged members and the public to visit the mural as the community approaches July 4 celebrations.
Randall said two new library study pods will be installed May 18 near the public copier, noting the existing pod has been heavily used. He also described technology and payment updates: a new print-management system required one-time setup fees and the library plans to enable online card renewals and online payments after summer reading and the start of the next fiscal year.
On facilities, Randall said the library has requested a new chiller for next fiscal year but will address nearer-term comfort issues by upgrading old thermostats and applying window tint to reduce glare. He emphasized staff and patron comfort during summer months and said a small storage shed behind the library now stores program materials.
Randall also briefed the board on summer-reading logistics and prize rules, clarifying that audiobooks count when actively listened to and warning that implausible prize claims could result in program disqualification.
The board heard the report, asked clarifying questions about implementation timing, and proceeded to policy business.
