Library board approves up to $200,000 in donations for furniture and modular desk upgrades

The library board plans a partial refresh tied to a larger carpet replacement planned for 2027: staff and the board authorized using up to $200,000 from long-held donation funds to replace worn furniture and acquire modular, ADA-accessible circulation and reference desks that can be repurposed if the library moves or expands.

"They authorized the use of up to $200,000 of that to help update the library now, so we don't have to continue waiting and can kind of get ourselves refreshed a bit and up to speed with how we're using the library these days," said Amber, who described a focus on more study rooms, acoustic seating and modular furniture to better serve patrons. The board expects to complete work in the first two months of 2027.