Clifton Community Library

Board of Trustees Minutes

02/24/26                       

Members present                           

President: Cindy Whitmore

Director: Heather Nichols

Trustees: Arlene Davis, Kathy Gill, Nicole Curry,

Absent: Paul Gehrig

Friends of the Library: Marilyn Zimber

Members of the public: Julie Lanphear

Meeting called to order by:

Cindy Whitmore @6:00 PM

Public Comments

Julie purchased her grandchildren a subscription to Highlights magazine

The Children love it.

Friends of the Library

Marilyn has received books for our upcoming book sale and they were in beautiful shape

New Business

We discussed improving the children’s story walk.

We would like to purchase new frames, and posts, also new cement steps

The library received $1000. from Grant donation from Northern N.Y. Community Foundation.

The library also received $4000.00 from State Bullet Aid from our Assemblyman Blankenbush.

Brainstormed ideas for the improvement of story walk

Correspondence

Deb Roberts wants to have an Ice cream social this summer

Approval of Minutes

Motion to accept minutes of 02/24/26 by Kat/ second Arlen

Financial Report

Finances look fine at this time

Director’s report

Heather wrote up 3 new Library cards. The snowshoes are being signed out, and her notary service is doing great. The Tonie boxes are being used. We also purchased new animals

 Program update

Heather is setting up classes for summertime boat courses.  Heather is also has ideas for “grab and go” boxes for summertime.

The psychic is coming Saturday July 13th we need a minimum of 20 people to participate

The fee is $20.00 per person, and located at the Huib.

We have new artwork from the students, and they look great.

 Adjourn

Motion made to adjourn at 6:40 PM by Nicole second by Arlene

All in favor motion carried

Next Meeting

Next meeting will be conducted on 03/17/26 at 6:00 PM