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Board considers guest presenters and a Teddy Bear picnic to boost summer programming

Vinalhaven Library Board · July 1, 2026
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Summary

Members discussed inviting Paul Doirn, hosting a Teddy Bear picnic with a guest reader and deploying quilts and snacks for kids; volunteers were asked to sign up and Willie offered to assess Lego storage needs after summer.

The board discussed plans to keep summer programming active despite a pause in Toddler Time. Members explored inviting Paul Doirn (his availability uncertain) for a future visit and confirmed an upcoming joint program featuring Caleb Mason and Ellen Meeropol.

Members proposed a Teddy Bear picnic on the lawn for children that would include a guest reader (suggested Sue D), quilts on the grass and snacks. The clerk reminded members to sign up to help with programs via the Google sign-up sheet on the library website. Willie volunteered to evaluate and possibly build new Lego table/storage after the summer.

The discussion emphasized volunteer participation and low-cost, family-friendly events; no expenditures or formal program contracts were approved at this meeting.