Public Library Board August 17
Notable at the Library Board’s August meeting was a presentation regarding a gift of land adjacent to the Hebron branch.
Public Library Board July 20
The Boone County Public Library Board has begun to record its meetings; recordings will be available on the BCPL website. Discussion continues of library materials reflecting diverse opinions and how pay raises should be determined.
Public Library Board June 15
The Library Board continues to wrestle with how to expand the Florence branch. Among cost-saving measures across the library system is a move away from printed periodicals to digital versions.
Public Library Board April 20
The April meeting saw contentious discussion about overstaffing and continued discussion about access to the Chapin Memorial Library branch, budgets and transferring funds to interest-bearing accounts.
Public Library Board February 16
The Public Library Board February 16 meeting covered a wide range of topics from how libraries can use artificial intelligence safely to addressing the delivery needs of homebound residents to what constitutes a budget.
Public Library Board January 19
The Library Board’s January meeting generated some controversy over use of additional revenue, investments at Truist Bank and trading “stale” books for study space. Plans for the Florence branch continue, with three RFPs received.
Public Library Board December 15
Presentations and discussions continue regarding how to use vacant land adjacent to the Hebron branch; public input has been strong. Also on the agenda was the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a board member’s request for benchmarking operational efficiency.
Public Library Board November 24
Notable among business discussed at the November 24 meeting were options for a larger, more community-responsive branch in Florence.
Public Library Board October 20
Some grant applications are pending while the government is shut down, but the BCPL did receive a $10K grant from the Kentucky Arts Council. Citizens spoke about media they would like the library to offer.
Public Library Board September 15
The Library Board heard from the director and accountant, progressed toward the director’s annual evaluation, among other business.