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Hinsdale Library trustees approve minutes, authorize $100 for raffle tree and review construction grant plans
Summary
The Hinsdale Library Board approved prior minutes, authorized $100 for a spring fundraiser raffle tree, reviewed director-reported facility repairs and events, and discussed applying for library construction grants with the next funding round in 2027.
The Hinsdale Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from its Feb. 3, 2026 meeting and reviewed routine operational updates at its March 10, 2026 meeting.
Interim Director Sarah Welch submitted a director’s report attached to the minutes that outlined recent facilities work and program updates. The report said the automatic door has been repaired, the town fixed water pipes and a roof leak was checked, Green Collar completed some repairs (final billing not yet recorded), and carpets were cleaned. The report also noted new staff hires, the start of a biweekly story hour, an upcoming Steve Cormier event on April 18, a planned movie night, and that the library website is now active. Trustee Saly Le Barnes volunteered to read to children at programming, according to the minutes.
On finance, trustees reported few changes to the budget and noted three new donations. The board discussed using raffles as a fundraising activity at the spring fundraiser and agreed to hold a raffle tree. The board voted (all ayes) to authorize $100 to purchase the raffle tree and tickets and assigned Saly Le Barnes to complete the required town and state raffle paperwork.
Trustees also reviewed the Library Construction Program. Trustee Katie Bolger said she is researching the program and needs a copy of the property deed; the minutes indicate the next application round is in 2027. Trustee Marge Filkins said she has existing applications for construction grants from the Cultural Council. Vivian Mason reported attending an MLS strategic planning meeting; the minutes record the acronym MLS but do not expand it.
The board briefly discussed annual fundraising plans and agreed fundraising work will begin in July, with further planning at the next meeting. Trustees also discussed a proposed library attendance policy and scheduled the vote on that policy for the following meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m., according to the minutes.
No formal ordinances, statutes, or contract awards were recorded in these minutes; the record focuses on routine operations, program scheduling, minor facility repairs, and preparatory work for fundraising and grant applications.
