Russell Memorial Library Board Meeting Agenda February 17, 2026 @ 6:30 pm 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Approve the minutes of January 20, 2026 meeting 4. Ongoing Discussion - Strawberry Festival Bands Conference room reservation 5. Librarian's Report for January 2026 (Monthly usage, programming, etc.) Circulation: January 2025 - 290 January 2026Continue reading "Agenda Notice: February 2026"
Moose: the cycle of life
Please join Russ Baker (a long-time Monkton resident) for a presentation on Alces Alces (The largest member of the deer family, Moose). Thursday, February 19th 7:00 pmMonkton Town Hall Community Room Russ has spent over thirty years searching for naturally shed moose antlers in the deep woods of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. This hasContinue reading "Moose: the cycle of life"
Puzzlepalooza!
Do you like jigsaw puzzles? Want to swap your old puzzles for some new ones? Maybe want to participate in a puzzle race? There'll be something fun for everyone! Join us for Puzzlepalooza! Sat, February 21stfrom 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Sign up for the puzzle race here: https://forms.gle/SvLRPMSCdTqhsFZZA Questions? Email russellmemlibrary@gmail.com or call 802-453-4471Continue reading "Puzzlepalooza!"
Agenda Notice: January 2026
Russell Memorial Library Board Meeting Agenda January 20, 2026 @ 6:30 pm 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Approve the minutes of December meeting 4. Discussion - Strawberry Fest organizing responsibilities 5. Librarian's Report for December 2025 (Monthly usage, programming, etc.) 177 visitors, open 17 days including one Sunday 215 physical itemsContinue reading "Agenda Notice: January 2026"
Story Time with Julie
Weekly story time with Julie every Wednesday 10-10:30 am Join us for Toddler Storytime as we read, sing, dance, rhyme, and get silly. Storytime is a great way to introduce your toddler to the joy of reading and for them to acquire the pre-literacy skills that will help them succeed in school.
Holiday Closures
We will be CLOSED for the holidays on the following days: Thursday, December 25th Thursday, January 1st All other days we will be open according to our usual schedule. Happy Holidays, y'all!
Agenda Notice: December 2025
Russell Memorial Library Board Meeting Agenda December 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Discussion with Select Board and Vote to approve MOU 4. Review & Approve Minutes from November 18, 2025 5. Librarian's Report for November 2025 (Monthly usage, programming, etc.) 247 visitors (2024- 317) 297Continue reading "Agenda Notice: December 2025"
Agenda Notice: November 2025
Russell Memorial Library Board Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Call to Order Public Comments Review & Approve Minutes from October 21, 2025 Librarian's Report for October 2025 (Monthly usage, programming, etc.)18 regular days open plus Trunk or Treat and Stitch & Spin219 visitors 240 items loaned9 inter-library loans received for Monkton patrons5 inter-libraryContinue reading "Agenda Notice: November 2025"
Agenda Notice: October 2025
Russell Memorial Library Board Meeting Agenda October 21, 2025 @ 6:30 pm 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Review & Approve Minutes from September 16, 2025 4. Librarian's Report for September (Monthly usage, programming, etc.) Book Club: 8 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Discussion: Budget 7. Discussion with Select Board members re: MOUContinue reading "Agenda Notice: October 2025"
Agenda Notice: July 2025 Meeting
PDF Version available here Russell Memorial Library Board Meeting AgendaJuly 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Call to Order Review & Approve Minutes from June 17, 2025 Librarian's Report for June (Monthly usage, programming, etc.)Patrons: 897Books: 244New Cards: 18ILL: 0 Requests, 1 going outComputer Use: 2/ 60 Minutes totalReference: 242Passes: State Park, 2 SM, 1 EchoPrinting:Continue reading "Agenda Notice: July 2025 Meeting"
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