Director reports MELSA will change Libby rules in October; two Anoka County branches to renovate this fall

Aug 5, 2026

Director Renee Dougherty reported that MELSA will restrict Libby requests and tie accounts to home counties starting in October; the June board report also notes two Anoka County libraries planned for renovation this fall.

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During the Director's Update the board was informed of two items affecting regional services: two Anoka County libraries are scheduled for renovations this fall, and MELSA plans to change Libby in October to restrict total requests and limit users to only having an account for their home county rather than multiple county accounts.

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