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Jury approves library spending, accepts renovation completion and hears summer reading plan
Summary
The jury authorized $200,000 in additional capital funds to replace the Benton Library HVAC, accepted the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Bossier Parish Libraries administration building renovation, and heard details of the Summer Reading Program and a new 'Check Out Louisiana' backpack/park pass initiative.
Parish Engineer Eric Hudson told the jury that Project No. 2025‑117 (Bossier Parish Libraries administration building renovation) is substantially complete with only punch‑list items remaining; on motion by Pam Glorioso the jury accepted the Certificate of Substantial Completion and authorized execution of documents.
The jury also authorized an additional $200,000 from the Libraries Capital Improvements Fund to replace the HVAC system at Benton Library, approving a resolution to execute documents for the expenditure. Libraries staff described the Summer Reading Program (beginning in June; participants register and keep a 10‑day reading log each month) and introduced 'Check Out Louisiana,' a collaboration with the Louisiana State Library System and State Parks that allows patrons to check out a backpack with park‑visit items and, in some cases, a park pass.
