By Lisa Carolin
This is a busy time for the Chelsea District Library. The World War 1 Centennial event has its ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30.
In less than a month, the library will have its 10th anniversary celebration. That takes place on Aug. 18 and will include tours of the building and photo displays documenting its history.
The budget hearing for the Chelsea District Library’s draft 2017 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 6:45 p.m. in the McKune Meeting Room at the library. That was unanimously approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees at its July 19 meeting. Final approval of the 2017 operating budget is scheduled for Sept. 20.
Strategic planning with Bridgeport Consulting is underway with interviews scheduled with trustees during July and a meeting with Chelsea District Library staff at a meeting July 22.
The Board of Trustees and library staff approved a joint retreat along with Bridgeport Consulting, which will take place on Friday, Oct. 21. The board approved closing the library for the day.
Assistant Director Linda Ballard reported that a storm overnight on July 17 caused a problem with the building’s cooling system. A backup drive is being installed at a cost of $5,000, which is part of the library’s maintenance contingency fund.
