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York Public Library director outlines upgrades, grants and record attendance
Summary
Library director Michelle Sampson reported infrastructure repairs, two $10,000 American Library Association grants for digital learning and video conferencing, new youth spaces including Erin’s Place, and record story‑time attendance; board members praised the library’s outreach.
Michelle Sampson, York Public Library director, gave a detailed year‑in‑review for the board, noting building maintenance and programming investments funded largely by the York Public Library Association. She listed completed projects — a new boiler, one retaining wall repair, removal of 12 dead ash trees — and technology upgrades, including Wi‑Fi access point replacement and network separation for staff and public access.
Sampson described grant‑funded expansions: “We completed our digital learning lab initiative which was funded by a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association,” and a second $10,000 ALA grant to outfit the Wheeler Room with video‑conferencing. She also described youth services additions: a refreshed teen room and Erin’s Place, created with gifts in memory of a teen patron. Board members thanked Sampson and praised strong community partnerships and record program attendance.
