Peekskill library board approves emergency plan, tax‑levy submission and plans pilot student library registration

The deputy mayor told the council the Peekskill library board met last week, approved an emergency response plan and updated social‑media and staff policies, and confirmed the library’s tax‑levy submission met the Aug. 3 county deadline.

"The submission of the tax levy proposal, went to the county board of elections and was officially received by the August 3 deadline," the deputy mayor said. She also said the library will pilot a school library registration program with the Westchester Library System to provide K–12 students with library cards via online or paper forms. The board also worked on an employee handbook and staff training.

The deputy mayor praised library staff and also reported on senior‑center events and a senior pool‑party adaptation. Council members thanked staff and community partners for the backpack giveaway and youth programming connected to the library and youth bureau activities.