Library Trustees

The Daland Memorial Library has some unique features. It is easy to see the uniqueness of the building, but that is not the only unusual feature. The way our library is supported is also different. We have two sets of Trustees.

Library Trustees

Current Board Members (elected for a 3-year term)

Cindy Raspiller, Chair Term expires 2025

Jane King, Treasurer Term expires 2023

Amy White, Secretary Term expires 2024

Purpose

The Library Trustees are the elected representatives of the Daland Memorial Library. They are charged, under NH RSA 202:-A, with the overall responsibility for the management of the library. Trustee duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Select, hire, and evaluate the Library Director.
Determine, with the Director, the policies governing the operation of the library.
Obtain sufficient funding for the operation of the library.
Advocate and promote the development and improvement of library services.
Serve as a link between the community and the library.
Determine, with the Director, priorities for the annual budget and long-range goals and objectives.
Expend monies raised and appropriated for the support of the library and render accounts and reports as required.

Meeting schedule

The Library Trustees regularly hold meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Meeting minutes from the current year posted below. Previous year minutes available at the library.

Next meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 27th 7:00pm @the library. Public welcome.

Library Trustees Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on the Town of Mont Vernon website.

https://www.montvernonnh.us/library-trustees

Library Building Committee Meeting Minutes

The Library Building Committee was seated in September 2022. Meeting dates posted below.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 4th 7pm @ the Library . Public welcome.

For Library Building Committee information plus meeting minutes and agendas please visit the Town of Mont Vernon website.

https://www.montvernonnh.us/library-building-committee-1.

Sophia G. Daland Trustees

The Sophia G. Daland Trustees are appointed by the courts to administer the trust left by Sophia G. Daland. The current members are:

Anne Dodd, Chair

Pete King

Jill Weber

Jane Holly

Scott Foster

The Trust has paid to maintain the property for over 113 years. The Daland Trust pays the bills for electricity, fuel, water, telephone, internet, cleaning, mowing, plowing, and other expenses. In addition, they pay for all repairs and upgrades to the building. The Trust often supports the library with funds for unexpected expenses or special projects.

Daland Memorial Library

Mont Vernon's Public Library