Library director says EV chargers are set to be commissioned; parking reconfiguration and spring programs planned

Library Director (name not specified in the transcript) told the board that after more than two years of work the library’s electric vehicle chargers are planned to be commissioned, with a target date the director said was the 15th of April but cautioned: "don't hold your breath." The director said the library recently removed a porta‑potty and a fence and is discussing with public works whether the front area can be reconfigured to add four or five parking stalls; she said she needs public‑works confirmation before spending "$10,000 of our dollars."

The director outlined upcoming public programming and community services: a book group with Robert Harris; a spring plant exchange; an artist exhibit by Stacy Coleman; a Razor Clam cooking demonstration by Susie Sakamoto; a digital‑literacy class to help people spot AI‑generated images and deceptive marketing; outreach from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging; and a presentation from Dan Lindren, described in the transcript as the Gr(ace/Grays) Harbor County Assessor, on senior property tax exemptions and eligibility cutoffs. The director also said the seed library is active, backpacks funded by the foundation are circulating for outdoor activities, and pickleball equipment has been added to the checkout collection.

On services, the director said public‑health screenings (A1 and blood pressure) will be hosted by the public‑health van and reminded the public that taxes are due on Friday (the director said she would have final numbers next month). She described the program calendar for May (including a dementia information session from the Let's Talk Foundation and a Mount St. Helens slide show) and urged trustees to help promote events.

The board did not take action on capital work at the meeting; the director said she will return with final cost and a plan after meeting with public works. The next director update is expected at a future meeting.