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May 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Washington County Free Library Board Of Trustees Minutes Of The Meeting
The meeting encompassed several administrative and operational updates, including the introduction of new staff and a LATI student. Reports were provided by the Executive Director, Director of Public Services, Director of Operations, and the Western Maryland Regional Library. The Board approved the financial statements and the submission of Form 990. Significant discussions included updates on the Williamsport construction project and the approval of the FY27 Western Maryland Regional Library budget, as well as the approval of the funding letter for the Williamsport FY28 Capital Grant Cycle.
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Washington County Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several operational and financial agenda items. Key discussions included activity reports from the Executive Director, the Director of Public Services regarding upcoming events, and the Director of Western Maryland Regional Library regarding the Tri-County Summit. The board reviewed and approved financial statements and discussed rising utility costs. Additionally, the board adopted a new Public Services Hours policy, voted in a new member to the Board of Trustees, and approved the FY 27 budget. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and compensation matters.
Nov 12, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Washington County Free Library Board of Trustees Minutes Of The Meeting
The meeting included a report from the Executive Director noting that the library system will transition to being fine-free starting July 1, 2026, with fees still applying to damaged or lost books, and discussions scheduled with Washington County Administration regarding the FY27 budget. The Director of Operations reported on the completion of study pods in Hagerstown and the initiation of the cataloging process for the Library of Things beginning in December 2025, as well as soliciting bids for new parking lot fencing. The Financial Committee is currently working on a wage increase plan for staff for the FY27 budget. The Personnel and Policy Committee adopted the Privacy and Meeting Room policy. Under new business, an update on the state of all library facilities was provided.
Sep 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Washington County Free Library Board of Trustees Minutes of the Meeting
The meeting included an audit presentation, which highlighted the library's clean financial opinion with no material weaknesses or discovery of fraud. The audited financial statements for both WCFL and WMRL were presented, noting the primary gain for WCFL in FY 2025 resulted from an investment increase and interest income. An executive session was held. The board discussed the Williamsport Construction Update and requested a construction timeline be provided to staff. The board also discussed nominations for 2026 Board of Trustees Members, Adoption of the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule and Adoption of the 2026 Holiday Schedule.
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