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Adel Public Library board adopts FY25–26 budget, delays Hoopla rollout pending state funding clarity
Summary
The Adel Public Library Board of Directors voted 7-0 on April 8 to adopt the FY25–26 budget, which includes funding for extended hours and a proposed $12,000 Hoopla subscription; the board agreed to wait on activating Hoopla until uncertainty over state library funding and access to Bridges and Libby is resolved.
The Adel Public Library Board of Directors voted unanimously April 8 to adopt its fiscal year 2025–26 budget, approving a plan that includes funds for extended hours and a proposed $12,000 subscription to the Hoopla digital platform.
The proposed budget also anticipates the librarys ongoing digital-access arrangements: the board noted about 17,400 annual check-outs currently occur through Bridges and Libby and that the library pays roughly $1,700 a year for that access. With state legislation potentially affecting IMLS and NEH support and risking suspension of Bridges and Libby and interlibrary loan services, the board agreed not to activate Hoopla until there is greater clarity on state funding and content availability, Director Trever Jayne said. Jayne will explore alternate sources for ebooks and audiobooks if Bridges and Libby become unavailable. The City of Adel has offered to host the library website if hosting becomes necessary.
Paul Nelson moved to approve the FY25–26 budget; Teresa Wichtendahl seconded. The board voted 7-0 to adopt the budget. Members recorded as present for the vote were Teresa Wichtendahl, Leslie Banwart, Liesl Chaplin, Susan Stogdill, Alex Loterbour, Paul Nelson and Director Trever Jayne.
Board members emphasized the budgets conservative approach to digital spending in light of the legislative uncertainty, and instructed staff to return with options for digital content that would fit lower-cost scenarios. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 13 at 4:00 PM.
