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6 months ago

Board Approves Draft of Appendix F and Discusses Upcoming Budget Changes Board approves draft of Appendix F while reviewing anticipated budget adjustments.

The West Bend Library Board took a pivotal step by approving Appendix F, a decision that could make or break their membership status!

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6 months ago

Library Board Schedules Closed Session for Director Evaluation on October 21 Library board plans discussion on director's performance in upcoming closed session meeting.

The West Bend Library Board is grappling with financial sustainability while exploring new revenue sources, all while preparing for a crucial director evaluation next month.

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7 months ago

Library Board Reviews Preliminary 2026 Budget Including Digital Resources and Building Maintenance Board discusses 2026 budget draft focusing on digital resources and building maintenance adjustments.

The West Bend Library Board is grappling with budget cuts while striving to enhance digital resources and maintain facilities for a tech-savvy community.

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7 months ago

Library Board Approves 2026 Budget Draft and New Code of Conduct Board approves the 2026 budget draft and adopts a revised library code of conduct.

The Library Board of West Bend has taken crucial steps by approving the 2026 budget draft and introducing a new code of conduct to enhance the library experience for all patrons.

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10 months ago

West Bend Library Board approves $20K for chiller panel repairs amid budget concerns Library Board allocates $20,000 for urgent chiller repairs while addressing future budget challenges.

The West Bend Library Board faces a financial crunch as they scramble to fund urgent repairs, including a $20,000 chiller panel replacement, while grappling with a limited maintenance budget.

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1 year ago

Library board discusses youth collection expansion and video game popularity Library board members propose expanding youth collections in response to increased demand.

The West Bend Library Board is taking exciting steps to expand youth collections and tap into the booming demand for video games!

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1 year ago

Community gathers for Pledge of Allegiance ceremony Participants unite in a pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States

The West Bend Library Board is taking bold steps to expand educational programs for children and teens, aiming to unite the community through enhanced literacy and learning opportunities!

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1 year ago

Library conference sets standards for privacy literacy at Penn State University Participants discuss creating privacy literacy standards for librarians during a national forum.

The West Bend Library Board is sounding the alarm over federal funding cuts that could jeopardize vital services, despite strong local support for libraries.

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1 year ago

Artist faces investigation for allegedly misusing insurance information in art project An artist is investigated for allegedly selling insurance data while creating meaningful art.

An artist's tutu-adorned Subaru has sparked a community debate about the ethics of insurance practices, raising questions about transparency and personal data use.

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1 year ago

Library board considers $50K architect study for building plans Library board discusses potential architect study to assess building's needs and upgrades.

The West Bend Library Board is contemplating a $50,000 investment in an architect's study to transform the library's facilities and better serve the community's needs.

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1 year ago

Library refines social media strategy to enhance community engagement Library reports high social media engagement and outlines 2025 strategy focused on community connection

The West Bend Library is transforming its social media strategy to build deeper connections within the community and showcase the stories that matter most.

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