Library Board Minutes for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Pitkin County Library Board of Trustees on September 16, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 12:00 PM in the Dunaway Room.

1. Roll Call:

Trustees Present:

✔ Pres. John Wilkinson (JW)

✔ V.P. Elizabeth Nix (EN)

□ Sec. Anna Lookabill Scott (ALS)

✔ Tres. Audrey Ellis (AE)

✔ Ashley Connolly (AC)

✔ Chris Keleher (CK)

✔ Elizabeth Stewart-Severy (ES-S)

Alternate Present:

✔ Andrew Travers (AT)

Staff Present:

✔ Genevieve Smith (GS), PC Librarian

✔ Anna Steinberg, Digital Resources Librarian

✔ Dr. Adam Murray, Director of Marmot Library Network

✔ Ashley Perl, Assistant County Manager - Community Services

2. Approval of Minutes for August 12, 2026

Moved by AC, 2nd by AE

Passed by Board, unanimously.

3. Public Comment:

• None

4. Trustee Comments & Librarian’s Report:

Trustee Comments-

• Ashley Connolly wanted to acknowledge the book talk by Ken Salazar that the Library hosted in the Dunaway Community Meeting Room. She attended and was very pleased with the community event.
• Andrew Travers wanted to give a shout-out to the Children’s Lego Club. He really appreciates the energy and enthusiasm it inspires in the little ones and enjoys seeing the children being so engaged at the library.

Librarian’s Report- See report for more detailed information

Operations and Scheduling

• Genevieve shared with the board the results of the Pitkin County Community Survey pertaining to the Library.
• Genevieve reminded the board that the Library will be closed on Monday, October 5th, to observe Frances Xavier Cabrini Day.

Facilities Updates

• The safety barrier project, originally scheduled for completion this fall, is postponed until Spring of 2027.
• The heat pumps were successfully added to the building’s roof on August 22nd. The project is on schedule to be completed by October 9th.

Staffing Updates

• Diana Flores rejoins the staff as a full-time computer specialist. She was previously employed as a seasonal library worker.
• The Library’s organizational chart was rearranged to separate communications and adult programming into two departments. Elena Márquez was promoted to the new supervisor position for the adult programming department.

5. Old Business-

• None

6. New Business-

• Marmot Library Network Presentation by Dr. Adam Murray - See packet for detailed
  information.
  • Dr. Adam Murray is the Director of the Marmot Library Network, the non-profit consortium of Colorado libraries that Pitkin County Library is a founding member of.
  • Dr. Murray gave an overview of Marmot's history, what Marmot is, what they do for libraries, and the role Marmot plays in the services that Pitkin County Library provides to the community.

6. Review Future Meetings Schedule 2026

October 14, November 10 (2nd Tuesday), December 9

7. Adjourned @ 1:25 PM

Moved by AE, 2nd by CK

Passed by Board unanimously.