REPORT ON THE MAY 19, 2026 MEETING OF THE RED HOOK LIBRARY BOARD
The meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was convened at 6:30 p.m. by Board President Anna Greig.
The current agenda was adopted and the prior meeting minutes approved.
Trustee Kelly French proposed a “no idling” policy to encourage a reduction in carbon emissions and other pollutants on Library property. The policy was adopted.
Trustee Jared Vengrin gave a report on the March 16 meeting of the Board Development Committee which discussed the onboarding process for new trustees.
AStrategic Plan Review was discussed which included “enhancing Library spaces to be more accessible, comfortable and adaptable to support a range of patron needs”.
Personnel: The resignation of the current cleaner was approved and plans for replacement were discussed.
Director Alex Geller gave a Treasurer’s report which noted that a 2026 grant from the Town of Red Hook had been received in the amount of $225,000.00. Also, a $5,000.00 grant had been applied for from the Mary Norris Preyer Foundation.
Mr. Geller also reported on lend traffic 2025 vs. 2026, the opening of the Seed Library, the launch of the Ascienzo Naturalist in Residence program on Aprill 11" at Elmendorf.
The above report was accepted.
President Greig reviewed committee assignments. A motion was made and approved to establish a fundraising committee.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Tony Maccarini