Gilford Library Board of Trustees approves June minutes, adopts policies and reviews HVAC and summer reading
July 08, 2026 | Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire
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The Gilford Library Board of Trustees met July 8, 2026. Acting Chair Peter Ellis called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.; Diane Tinkham moved to approve the June minutes as written, Patrick Morgan seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by those present.
Board members reviewed monthly reports. The circulation report showed a 7.4% increase overall and a roughly 3% rise in door counts attributed to higher program attendance. Digital circulation involved 410 borrowers who checked out 2,053 items, and 961 physical items were checked out. The treasurer reported the investment account showed no significant change while the checking account was reduced by advance payments for summer reading expenses; the budget is recorded as 47% spent, which includes an overage related to a heat pump.
Program reports noted attendance increases across age groups: one baby storytime reached capacity with 44 participants, adult yoga reached capacity, and the summer kick-off event drew 195 people. The minutes also state that more than 230 people have signed up to participate in the summer reading program.
The Friends of the Library reported they approved funds to sponsor a neuroscience educational magic show in August presented by a teen and purchased four new Mahjong sets for the growing Mahjong group. The board noted the HVAC system is working well; the Town of Gilford has put related work out to bid and the library will continue to pay its share. Trustees discussed the HVAC but recorded no motion on it.
On new business, the trustees reviewed three policies and voted to accept them as written with minor changes after a motion from Diane Tinkham and a second from Patrick Morgan. Change-of-status personnel forms were signed; the minutes do not specify individual personnel details. The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was rescheduled to Aug. 13 at noon. Mike Marshall moved to adjourn at 9:42 a.m.; Peter Ellis seconded and the motion carried.
The board scheduled its next meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Board members reviewed monthly reports. The circulation report showed a 7.4% increase overall and a roughly 3% rise in door counts attributed to higher program attendance. Digital circulation involved 410 borrowers who checked out 2,053 items, and 961 physical items were checked out. The treasurer reported the investment account showed no significant change while the checking account was reduced by advance payments for summer reading expenses; the budget is recorded as 47% spent, which includes an overage related to a heat pump.
Program reports noted attendance increases across age groups: one baby storytime reached capacity with 44 participants, adult yoga reached capacity, and the summer kick-off event drew 195 people. The minutes also state that more than 230 people have signed up to participate in the summer reading program.
The Friends of the Library reported they approved funds to sponsor a neuroscience educational magic show in August presented by a teen and purchased four new Mahjong sets for the growing Mahjong group. The board noted the HVAC system is working well; the Town of Gilford has put related work out to bid and the library will continue to pay its share. Trustees discussed the HVAC but recorded no motion on it.
On new business, the trustees reviewed three policies and voted to accept them as written with minor changes after a motion from Diane Tinkham and a second from Patrick Morgan. Change-of-status personnel forms were signed; the minutes do not specify individual personnel details. The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was rescheduled to Aug. 13 at noon. Mike Marshall moved to adjourn at 9:42 a.m.; Peter Ellis seconded and the motion carried.
The board scheduled its next meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10:00 a.m.
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