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 2022

Jane King, Treasurer                Term expires 2023

Jill Weber, Secretary                Term expires 2021

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 the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the library. Meeting Minutes are available at the library during regular business hours, or accessed via the links below:

January 2020: January 14, 2020_LTMeetingMin

February 2020: February 18, 2020_LTMeetingMin

March 2020:March 17, 2020_LTMeetingMin

April 2020:April 21, 2020_LTMeetingMin

May 2020:May 19, 2020_LTMeetingMin

May 2020 Special Meeting:May 26, 2020_LTSpecialMeetingMin

Sophia Daland Trustees

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

Anne Dodd, Chair

Pete King

Kirk Pomeroy

The Daland Trustees own the library building, while the Town owns the land on which the building sits. The Trust has paid to maintain the property for over 95 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.