​The Board held its annual meeting at Papi’s Tacos on Thursday, December 12, 2024.  The twelve participants included current board members, Friends volunteers, and family members.  Derek Simmonsen, President, convened the meeting and facilitated introductions. Malissa Ruffner, Treasurer, presented the financial report from the fiscal year that concluded on October 31, as well as a narrative report submitted by Deborah Mason, Recording Secretary (both posted below).
​Informal conversation covered highlights of the year: growth and capacity building, increased financial stability and gifts to the library, both made possible by recent expansion of the Board and volunteer team.  In answer to questions from new volunteers, Derek and Malissa discussed the operation of Friends groups generally, and the Hamilton affiliate, in particular.  We all enjoyed the opportunity to eat well in the neighborhood, socialize informally, and brainstorm about the coming year.