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Board asks staff to pull library contract after complaints about tarot‑card events
Summary
Board members raised concerns about tarot‑card readings at the public library that accept donations and advertise private bookings; staff was asked to retrieve the library contract and, if needed, seek legal review to determine whether the activities comply with the agreement and municipal code.
Board members discussed complaints about tarot‑card readings held at the public library and asked staff to review the city’s contract with the library.
A director said she had seen social media posts noting that the events accept donations and that the presenter books private readings. “It’s like a business being run in the library,” the clerk said, summarizing constituent complaints and asking whether the library contract or the municipal code restricts those activities.
Other members urged caution about micromanaging library programming. One committee member said the library contract appears vague on allowed activities and suggested staff retrieve the contract so the board can confirm any limits or insurance requirements. “I can pull the contract with the library,” the clerk said, offering to provide it for review.
Staff reported informal discussions with the library board about potential cost‑sharing or a contractual arrangement (for example, a nominal contract where the library assumes operating expenses) and said they would compile utility and expense figures so the library board can evaluate options.
Next steps: the board requested a copy of the library contract and asked staff to have legal counsel review whether the tarot‑card sessions—particularly when donations are accepted or private bookings are advertised—comply with the city’s contract and code.
