1993

County Cuts and the Save Our Library Fund

Members elected Al Valdes president on January 20 and agreed to grant membership for qualifying donations of $25. In March the Thomas Parkinson family gave 1,000 books. With County service cuts approaching, the board agreed June 16 to create a separate fund for the library. Charlotte Malone reported unsold children's books given to Logan Street School and about 50 boxes sent to the University of Angola through Serge Vita. On July 17 approximately 45 community members joined the board at an emergency meeting on reduced hours and possible closure. The first ten gifts to Save Our Library, dated July 17 to 21, totaled $770. In September the Friends asked the City to study the costs and legalities of withdrawing from the County and of partnerships with neighboring libraries. In December members voted to "actively study" independence. At year end Save Our Library held approximately $2,165 and the Belasco account $21,660.06.

Drawn from: Al Valdes elected president and annual budget approved; Board reports gifted books and approves collection funding; Board creates a separate library rescue fund and reports book donations; Emergency community meeting on threatened library closure; Save Our Library donor register — first sheet; Board asks City to study withdrawal and possible library partnerships; Board refines independence recommendation and approves juvenile subscriptions; Annual report for operations, Save Our Library and Belasco.

Summary written by Claude from this year's records, for review by the board. Read every year.