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Director reports staffing changes, renovations and robust program attendance
Summary
The library director updated the board on recent staffing shifts (new branch manager, resignations), near-complete window renovations, and a string of well‑attended programs including a seed swap (148 attendees) and a dementia fair (~60 attendees).
The Director (speaker 3) gave a comprehensive report on staffing, facilities and programming. She said Linda retired in April and that she started her current director position on April 12; Lisonbee O'Meara began as the new branch manager on May 11, and a reference services supervisor resigned, prompting an acting supervisor appointment. The Director also reported that recent window renovations are nearly complete and have noticeably improved light in library spaces.
The Director highlighted several events and attendance figures to demonstrate community engagement: a seed swap at the East branch drew 148 people, a dementia awareness fair drew about 60 attendees, and an alcohol awareness event brought roughly 50 people. She praised staff adaptability during recent moves and said the bookmobile resumed regular stops (Kachina Village, Munds Park, Sunset Crater) in April for the first time since November. "We really don't know the impact, the tremendous impact that this brings in people's lives," the Director said when reading appreciative feedback from partner organizations.
Board members responded with thanks for the report and noted ongoing work to place temporary staff and address program needs. The Director's items framed several follow-up actions about staffing classifications, recruitment, and facilities planning for upcoming moves.
