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9 results for “library programs” · minutes

  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 8, 2026, Seattle's Select Committee on the Library Levy unanimously approved Council Bill 121181, recommending it advance to the full City Council. The ordinance would authorize the City to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, requesting approval for regular property tax levies exceeding state limitations for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of passage, with no opposition.

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  • 1 Borough of Akron Council Minutes – July 14, 2025

    Jul 14, 2025

    ·Akron, OH
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    On July 14, 2025, the Borough of Akron Council met with six of seven council members present, along with Mayor John McBeth and Borough Manager Sean Molchany. The council approved previous meeting minutes with a clarification that Akron Borough does not contribute to Ephrata Borough Plant 2, and received a report from Ephrata Public Library regarding its summer programs, which included 2,989 children and teens registered for summer reading as of July 12, along with workforce development initiatives serving 783 unique individuals since August 2024, and a summer book sale generating over $8,000 in profit.

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  • May 14, 2025 1 Pocono Township Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes

    May 14, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
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    The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, where members discussed and tabled a motion regarding 611 Land Development LLC's waiver requests pending further review. The board approved two grant applications: Resolution 2025-16 for the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) Grant and Resolution 2025-17 for a Pennsylvania small water and sewer program grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which included discussion of a sewer line extension on Sullivan Trail. The meeting also included public comments regarding library relocation and concerns about dog waste affecting local wetlands and water, and the board announced that township offices would close May 20-21 for file relocation to a new building.

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  • City of Fresno - Meeting Minutes City Council

    Oct 31, 2024

    ·Fresno, CA
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    The City of Fresno City Council held a regular meeting on October 31, 2024, with six of seven members present (Councilmember Tyler Maxwell absent). The Council approved a modified agenda that included removal of two items—a Community Facilities District annexation hearing (tabled to November 7, 2024) and a grant agreement with Lighthouse for Children for the Imagination Library Program (tabled to November 21, 2024). One consent calendar item was moved to contested discussion: a $2,882,282.63 agreement with Community Health Improvement Partners to administer an Independent Living Home Rapid Rehousing program using Encampment Resolution Funding. The agenda was approved 6–0 (with one absent) on motion by Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES February 9, 2023

    Feb 9, 2023

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    On February 9, 2023, the Mesa City Council held a Study Session to review items for the February 13, 2023 Regular Council meeting, with all seven council members present. Library Director Polly Bonnett presented an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mesa Unified School District to establish an opt-in library card signup process for students through school enrollment, removing three items (3-a, 8-a, and 8-b) from the consent agenda. The presentation referenced 2015 data showing kindergarteners with public library access achieved higher math, science, and reading scores by third grade, and detailed a new automated year-round library card registration process serving 82 Mesa Public Schools locations and 57 elementary schools across three service districts. Ms. Bonnett noted a kindergarten pilot program is underway in a charter school with planned adjustments following evaluation.

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  • 01.24.2024 Meeting Minutes.docx

    Charleston, WV
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    The West Virginia Library Commission held a regular meeting on January 24, 2024, with five commissioners present in-person, by phone, or via Zoom. The commission approved facility improvement grants totaling $632,680.38 to be awarded to nineteen of twenty applicant libraries, with one grant partially awarded at $200,000 and $367,319.62 remaining for a second application phase with an April deadline. The fund will also support a $10,000 fast-track emergency facility grant program.

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  • MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of ...

    Knoxville, TN
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    The Bowling Green, Kentucky Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 16, 2008, where Mayor Elaine N. Walker recognized local achievements including Boy Scout Troop 79's attendance, Fire Prevention Officer Marlee Boenig's election as Vice President of the National Information Officers Association, and the city website's two national awards. The board conducted public hearings on the proposed 2008 property tax rate of $0.206 per $100 assessed value (a decrease from the previous year that included a 4% growth rate and compensation for the new Warren County Library District tax), with no public comments received, and reviewed proposed uses of Municipal Aid Program funds, including Fiscal Year 2009 Liquid Fuel Tax projected revenues of $955,700. Plant Manager Paul Graham presented on General Motors' 100th Anniversary, discussing the Corvette Plant's operations and GM's future energy diversification goals, leading Mayor Walker to proclaim the day as General Motors Corporation 100th Anniversary Celebration Day.

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  • Dallascityhall

    Dallas, TX
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    The Dallas Arts, Culture & Libraries Committee met on August 17, 2015, to review fiscal year 2015-16 budget outlooks for the Dallas Public Library and Office of Cultural Affairs, including performance measures, library hours, and departmental goals. The committee unanimously approved June minutes and voted to advance two items to full council: a $139,489 increase to a Perot Museum construction contract (bringing the total to $1,169,889) and acceptance of four state grants totaling $159,254 for library programs and services.

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  • EASTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Meeting of the Board of Directors

    Easton, PA
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    The Easton Area Public Library Board of Directors met on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 4:15 p.m., with President Mrs. Ramirez-Luhrs, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Lake, Mrs. Walker, and Ms. Long present. The Library received a $50,000 bequest to its General Endowment from Walter Trbovic. Major activities included a successful Quilt Week program sponsored by the Chris Swan Fund and The Friends of the Library, a new 6-month instant access campaign through Overdrive for cardless patrons, Palmer Elementary School 4th-grade tours, and Palmer Township's construction of an Indigenous Peoples' community garden at the Palmer Branch. Focus groups with 9 participants were held on September 26 to inform library planning. The Board voted 4–1 (with Ms. Long abstaining) to change the names of the meeting room and Board Room, effective April 2024.

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