2024 APL Annual Newsletter

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From the Board President

Michael Malloy

President

Lisa Cesare

Vice President

Pat Gautier

Secretary

Sharon Bergeron

Treasurer

Heidi McCurdy

Superintendent of

Schools Appointee

Rick Whiting

City of Auburn

Mayor's Appointee

Nicole Rancourt

Minot Selectboard's

Appointee

John Cleveland

Liza Dimitri

Christopher Foster

Ralph Harder

APL's Board

of Trustees

Books on the Board: What the APL Board is Reading

Services Librarian for many years, and has done a wonderful job stepping into her

new role. The Board of Trustees has been working closely with Donna and the staff to

update our policies, procedures, and programming. These are exciting times for the

team, and I am confident that our work will continue to strengthen our foundation

for many years to come.

I also want to thank the City of Auburn for their continued support. The City Council

has approved the Board of Trustees funding request this year for our operational

matters. Coming in at over 80% of our overall budget as a separate nonprofit

corporation, our relationship with the City remains a vital one. We are here to serve

the public of our community, and appreciate so much the support that the current

Mayor, Council, and City Manager have shown us. In particular, the bonding of major

capital updates such as upgrades to our boiler system, will allow us to keep

operations focused on the community resources we provide.

One of the reasons I am proud to serve the Library is the vital role that public

libraries play in maintaining a free society. Our democracy requires an active,

engaged, and educated citizenry if it is to endure. Whether you are a boardgame

player, a pizza lover, a newspaper reader, a parent to young children, the Auburn

Public Library has something for you. Talk to your library staff about all the exciting

programming they are leading. Enjoy some quiet time with a newspaper in our

beautiful reading room. Check out our new podcast when you are on the go. Check

out a tote bag full of books on your way to the beach - it’s free!

Whatever your summer adventures entail, I hope you will stop by frequently to

connect with your fellow citizens, and that you will be enlightened and enriched by

your encounters.

Thank you for your support of our organization, and I hope you have an engaging

summer.

Sincerely,

Michael Malloy

President

Dear Friends of The Auburn Public Library:

I hope that this newsletter finds you eager to dive into some

summer reading after a long winter and, if you are like me, a

lot of spring clean-up. The past several months

have been busy ones at our beloved library.

First and foremost, please join me in welcoming Donna

Wallace into the position of Library Director. Donna has

served the library capably as the Reference and Adult

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