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Hinsdale Library Trustees approve minutes, review interlibrary-loan policy and new programs
Summary
At their Jan. 21 meeting the Hinsdale Library Trustees approved minutes, heard an operational report from Assistant Librarian Lesley, took a first reading of an Interlibrary Loan policy to be voted on in February, and discussed new programs (seed trading, museum passes) and possible Holt Fund grant applications.
The Hinsdale Library Trustees met Jan. 21, 2026. Chair Jeana Woodbury opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and said she would try to email agendas and draft minutes to Trustees a week before future meetings.
The board voted to approve minutes. Shirley moved to approve the public and non-public minutes of Nov. 19 and the non-public minutes of Oct. 15 with amendments; Katie seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Karen was recorded as excused.
Assistant Librarian Lesley handed out expense and statistics reports and reviewed current offerings, including reading programs, interlibrary loans and the Libby digital service. Lesley reported the library received a $50 donation and has sent a thank-you. She said she will raise the issue of receiving financial reports at the next department head meeting and is waiting for a response from Kathryn about Trust Fund reporting.
Lesley presented an Interlibrary Loan policy as a first reading; Trustees were told the board will vote on adopting the policy at the February meeting. Jeana said she will begin work with Lesley on compiling a library policy book.
Trustees also addressed upcoming elections: Jeana and Karen’s seats are up this year, and both are running.
Selectman Mike reported that security-camera footage from the library was used to help a police investigation and said he will notify the board chair if police need access to footage again.
On programming, Christine said she will organize a seed-trading program, gather materials and hold a kickoff event at the library; Katie said she would see if her classes could sign up to help. Christine also proposed pursuing museum passes the library could distribute to patrons.
Lesley said she is preparing two possible Holt Fund grant applications: one to support a "Universal Classroom" continuing-education program for adults and a second to buy children’s non-fiction books.
Shirley moved to adjourn; Christine seconded. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Shirley’s motion to approve minutes (moved by Shirley; seconded by KaƟe) — passed unanimously (4–0; Karen excused). Adjournment (moved by Shirley; seconded by ChrisƟne) — passed unanimously (4–0; Karen excused).
