Present: Library Director Tracy Wright, Robert Cartolano (President), Rosetta McArdle, Patrick Pilla, Jim Martin, Leslye Davidson, Astra Tudisco, and Darlene Reda. Additional attendees included Town Councilman Anthony Giacobbe, Eastchester student, Stella Bowman, and her dad, Bob Bowman.
David Vinjamuri of Third Way Space also attended the meeting and gave a presentation to the Board regarding the results of his “space audit” of the library. David’s space audit report consisted of 90 pages and presented an overview of space considerations and marketing ideas for EPL.
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. The minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting were presented, reviewed and unanimously approved.
The Eclipse party was a huge success—EPL distributed over 900 pairs of eclipse glasses, which was tied into a library card drive. EPL signed up over 250 new cardholders and renewed about 300. Over 125 people attended the party. Crafts were done on the patio, and refreshments consisting of moon pie and sun drinks were quickly consumed.
Check out the new EPL website! Patrons will now be able to get museum passes online and check out the new event calendar. The site includes a link for the Friends including an option to join via paypal.
The library is almost ready to open the front entrance. The volunteer AARP tax team was at the library twice a week for six weeks and prepared nearly 400 tax returns for seniors. The Friends’ Book Sale is back and will be held this weekend.
EPL is still waiting for the finishing touches on the front construction project, including trim and insulation around the front door, landscaping, and railing installation. The elevator room project is next; water is coming in. Otis has been on top of things. EPL is waiting on permits for the bathrooms; work will begin after they are issued. Permits are being held up until after the front construction is completed. Plan is to demo both bathrooms at the same time.
Trustee Martin informed the Board that he will be moving to Connecticut and resigning from the board in 60 days. The Board is grateful for his dedicated service to EPL over the years and wishes him well as he begins this new phase of his life.
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:27 pm. Next meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene E. Reda