A Message from the Board of Trustees

Dear Patrons,

What a year we have had at the library in 2019! The library has become the main hub of our diverse community, and our excellent staff, led by our great director, Kelly Harris, spends a lot of time evaluating the ever changing needs of our community.We have increased our efforts towards environmental sustainability by decreasing our print newsletters and mailings. Sustainability remains an important goal of our long term planning.

We have increased our Library of Things to include large format lawn games and hotspots, which have been hugely popular this summer. We can help you get wifi anywhere in the Hamptons! We have also spent a lot of effort increasing our teen collection, including graphic novels and manga. The young adult usage of the library has continued to grow, and expansion of our space for the YA department remains high on our list of long term planning goals.

September brings around our annual budget vote and trustee election. The increase this year in the budget is $111,960. This translates to an increase of $7.60 per million assessed. This includes the increase in minimum wage to $15/ hour for staff, as well as the addition of a reference librarian on Sundays to assist patrons. There have also been increases in building maintenance and insurance.

Running for reelection in Bridgehampton is trustee Sandra Ferguson and for reelection in Sagaponack are trustees Sarah Stenn and Tom White. Olivia Kotz is running for election in Bridgehampton, after having been appointed by the board in July to a seat left vacant by Matt Rojano.

Please come out and vote Tuesday, September 24th, and come by the library to check out a new book, attend any of our amazing programs, or just spend some time relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Sincerely,

Louise Collins, MD
President of the Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Executive Board

Dr. Louise Collins, President

Sarah Stenn, Vice President

Jackie Poole, Treasurer

Tom White, Secretary

Trustees

Sandra Ferguson

Olivia Kotz

Mbachi Kumwenda

Diana Payne

John Vendetti

2020 Meetings

Wednesday, January 15*

Wednesday, February 12

Saturday, March 14

Wednesday, March 25

Wednesday, April 15

Wednesday, May 20

Wednesday, June 17

Wednesday, July 15

Wednesday, August 19

Wednesday, September 16

Wednesday, October 21

Wednesday, November 18

Wednesday, December 16

*OUR JANUARY 15 REGULAR MEETING DIRECTLY FOLLOWS OUR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING HELD AT 3:30pm

**OUR SEPTEMBER 16 REGULAR MEETING DIRECTLY FOLLOWS OUR BUDGET HEARING