As has been our practice the last couple of years, staff recommends that we plan to close the library for the day when we’re hosting our block party. The party itself is scheduled from 10am-2pm. During that window, we will need all hands on deck to run the various activities at the party. We will have no staff to actually open and run the library itself during this time. Similarly, before and after the party, setup and teardown will require all the help we can muster.
If you think it is vital for the library to be open for regular business that day, I’m sure we will find a way to make it work. But I believe that focusing on providing a memorable experience to kick off the summer should be our focus for that day.
Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the library closure on May 31, 2025.