Library Board — Agenda Packet

MEETING: GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY BOARD DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:30 PM LOCATION: Germantown Community Library N112W16957 Mequon Road AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action. II. ROLL CALL: III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: IV. MEETING MINUTES: A. July 22, 2026, Meeting Minutes - DRAFT V. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed. VI. FINANCIAL MATTERS: A. Treasurer's Report B. Accounts Payable C. Budget Reports VII. REPORTS (Discussion Unless Otherwise Noted): A. Correspondence B. Village Reports C. County Reports D. System Reports E. President's Report F. Director's Report VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Study Room Policy Update (ACTION) B. 2027 Budget Update (DISCUSSION) IX. NEW BUSINESS: X. CLOSED SESSION: A. Interim Director (ACTION) XI. ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 of 57 LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA August 26, 2026 Page 2 The next regular meeting of the Germantown Community Library Board will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, please contact the Assistant Director at (262) 253-7760, ext. 2002 or clloyd@germantownlibrarywi.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Notice is hereby given that a possible quorum of other boards, committees, and/or commissions may attend this meeting to gather information about an item over which they have decision-making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of these bodies per State ex rel. Badke v Greendale Village Board, even though these bodies will not take formal action at this meeting. Page 2 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Action Item ITEM TITLE: July 22, 2026, Meeting Minutes - DRAFT SUBMITTED BY: Connie Lloyd, Asst. Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Review the attached draft meeting minutes for July 22, 2026. ATTACHMENT: 1. July 22, 2026, Meeting Minutes DRAFT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached draft meeting minutes for July 22, 2026. ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 3 of 57 GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY OF THE LIBRARY BOARD Wednesday, July 22,2926 at 5:30 PM of MEETING: Germantown Community N 1 I 2W,l 6957 Mequon DATE & TIME: LOCATION: l. CALL TO ORDEF.: This meeting given public Secfion 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Sfafg accordance with form will general public action.and news media of subject matter that The regular meeting of the President Joyce Nelson at ROLL CALL: Present Libra Vosen, Lib Member Kaiser ilr. Motion: Motioned Seconded Yes: Joyce Katie Kohel No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0) IV. MEETING MINUTES: Library was to order by rd Member Darlene Cha Joletta Kerpan, Library Board Katie Kohel, Trustee Patrick Tris , Assistant Library Director Connie Lloyd Nelso n ene Vosen, Charlene Brady, Joletta Kerpan, Sarah Larson, , Patrick Kaiser resent: p en as rah A. June 24,2026, Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Page 4 of 57 Page 2 Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Joletta Kerpan Seconded By: Darlene Vosen Yes: Joyce Nelson, Darlene Vosen, Charlene Brady, Joletta Kerpan, Sarah Larson, Katie Kohel, Patrick Kaiser No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0) V. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19 information and comment will be received from the public. lt is the policy of that public input be limited to a four (4) minute period per a extension granted at the discretion of the Chairperson. Be limited discassion of the information received but no action will under ) Comments that may be injurious to village or other not be allowed. vr. FTNANG|AL MATTERS: A. Treasurer's Report Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Seconded By Yes: Joyce Katie Kohel No: Motion: osen, ene Brady, Joletta Kerpan, Sarah Larson, Patri No ned 0) at 4.Ao/o Motioned Seconded Yes: Joyce Nel ene Vosen, Charlene Brady, Joletta Kerpan, Sarah Larson, Katie Kohel, Patrick Kaiser No: None Abstain: None (Y N cD #1 Motion Passed (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0) Page 5 of 57 Page 3 vil. B. Accounts Payable Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Charlene Brady Seconded By: Sarah Larson On roll callvote: Yes: Joyce Nelson, Darlene Vosen, Charlene Brady, Joletta Kerpan, Sarah Larson, Katie Kohel, Patrick Kaiser No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0) C. Budget Reports Smith reviewed the submitted budget A. Correspondence President Nelson sent out . Sean & Hailey Glaser - you the following donors: mmrng . Jennifer C . Dan 63- B Re th ilding project See D See Director's E. President's F. Director's Report Smith reviewed the submitted Director's Report and attachments VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: c ports r's ounty Re IX. NEW BUSINESS: Page 6 of 57 Page 4 x. A. Study Room Policy Update smith and Lloyd reviewed the submitted study Room Policy updates draft document. Library Board members suggested several changes including consideration of requiring a library card or lD to use the study rooms/pods. lt was asked to bring the document back to the August meeting for further review. B. 2027 Budget Update Smith reviewed the submitted materials for the 2A27 Library Budget. ADJOURNMENT: President Nelson announced the next Library will be held on August 26,2026, at 5:30 PM. President Nelson adjourned the meeting at Page 7 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Action Item ITEM TITLE: Treasurer's Report SUBMITTED BY: Darlene Vosen, Library Board Member SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Review the submitted Treasurer's Report. ATTACHMENT: 1. Treasurer's Report STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the submitted Treasurer's Report. ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 8 of 57 Germantown Community Library Board Financial Report Aug. 18, 2026 By Darlene Vosen Bank Five Nine GCL Board Checking Account (7928) (*included in, but accounted for separately) Balance 7/14/26 per online statement $1,619.45 7/14 Transfer from Building/Study pods +$20,000.00 7/17 Check #1617 Inbox Booths -$20,000.00 7/29 Deposit Donation jugs +$65.03 8/17 Deposit Roberts Custard/programming +$308.71 Balance 8/18/26 per online statement $1,993.19 *Early Literacy Fund: $268.98 + $65.03 = $334.01 *Programming Supplies: $1,030.47 + $308.71 = $1,339.18 Bank Five Nine GCL Board Savings Account (4029) Balance 7/14/26 per on-line statement $4,771.21 Interest July +$.41 Balance 8/18/26 per on-line statement $4,771.62 Bank Five Nine GCL Building Account (7962) (**included in, but accounted for separately) Balance 7/14/26 per on-line statement $30,759.52 7/14 Transfer to Checking for study pods -$20,000.00 7/29 Deposit materials/Lemanczyk +$25.00 Interest July +$1.66 8/6 Deposit from CD#1 for study pods +$3,971.90 Balance 8/18/26 per on-line statement $14,758.08** **Book & Materials: $9,748.70 + $25 = $9,773.70 **Study Pods: $16,028.10 + $3,971.90 = $20,000.00 - $20,000.00 = 0 **Un-designated: $4,982.72 + $1.66 (interest) = $4,984.38 (need $2,500 to keep account active) Bank Five Nine Furniture/Building Fund CD Accounts: CD #1 Furniture (4025) Balance $12,062.22 per bank statement $12,062.22 3.94/4.00% Interest 23 months (mature 7/4/28) Note: $16,034.12 ($15,000 base/$1,034.12 interest) - $3,971.90 (study pods) = $12,062.22 CD #2 Furniture (8801) Balance 10/31/25 per bank statement $10,000.00 4.09/4.15% Interest 19 months (mature 5/31/27) CD #3 Expansion (8989) Balance 10/27/25 per bank statement $12,323.34 (new base) 4.09%/4.15% Interest 13 months (mature 11/27/26) Furniture & Equipment ($22,062.22) + Expansion ($12,323.34) = $34,385.56 Page 9 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Action Item ITEM TITLE: Accounts Payable SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Smith, Library Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Review the submitted Accounts Payable. ATTACHMENT: 1. Accounts Payable STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the submitted Accounts Payable. ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 10 of 57 Village of Germantown, WI - PRODUCTION INVOICE LIST BY GL ACCOUNT Report generated: 08/21/2026 19:16 User: TSmith Program ID: apinvgla Page 1 YEAR/PERIOD: 2026/7 TO 2026/7 ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S CHECK RUN CHECK DESCRIPTION 10570000 Library 10570000 462900 Library Fines & Fees 100365 FRIENDS OF FGCL070426 0 2026 7 INV P 367.69 26.07.23 15743 Reimbursement ACCOUNT TOTAL 367.69 10570000 531010 Library Office Supplies 101624 STAPLES 6068652237 0 2026 7 INV P 40.99 26.07.23 15780 Office Supplies ACCOUNT TOTAL 40.99 10570000 531080 Library Professional Dev 101267 SMITH, TRISHA GCLTS063026 0 2026 7 INV P 26.00 26.07.28 15861 TRAVEL ACCOUNT TOTAL 26.00 10570000 531100 Library Materials 100032 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVI 1T3F-14WD-4P4N 0 2026 7 INV P 4,729.88 26.07.15 15655 Collection Material 100134 BLACKSTONE PUBLISHIN 2233777 0 2026 7 INV P 38.91 26.07.28 15795 Collection Material 100134 BLACKSTONE PUBLISHIN 2236129 0 2026 7 INV P 35.31 26.07.28 15795 Collection Material 100134 BLACKSTONE PUBLISHIN 2238248 0 2026 7 INV P 90.49 26.07.15 15658 Collection Material 100134 BLACKSTONE PUBLISHIN 2238701 0 2026 7 INV P 155.76 26.07.15 15658 Collection Material 100134 BLACKSTONE PUBLISHIN 2239674 0 2026 7 INV P 35.34 26.07.23 15725 Collection Material 100134 BLACKSTONE PUBLISHIN 2240020 0 2026 7 INV P 126.69 26.07.28 15795 Collection Material 482.50 100667 OVERDRIVE INC 00669CO26189507 0 2026 7 INV P 98.90 26.07.23 15763 Collection Material 100667 OVERDRIVE INC 00669CO26208902 0 2026 7 INV P 386.56 26.07.23 15763 Collection Material 100667 OVERDRIVE INC 00669CP2617639 0 2026 7 INV P 162.56 26.07.23 15763 Collection Material 100667 OVERDRIVE INC 00669CP26219460 0 2026 7 INV P 97.89 26.07.23 15763 Collection Material 100667 OVERDRIVE INC 00669CP26222314 0 2026 7 INV P 98.23 26.07.23 15763 Collection Material 844.14 101265 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS 540755 0 2026 7 INV P 129.98 26.07.23 15764 Collection Material 101265 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS 542267 0 2026 7 INV P 72.89 26.07.28 15846 Collection Material 202.87 101571 LIBRARY IDEAS LLC 130594 0 2026 7 INV P 48.36 26.07.15 15679 Collection Material ACCOUNT TOTAL 6,307.75 10570000 531240 Library Travel 100603 LLOYD, CONNIE GCLCL061626 0 2026 7 INV P 195.00 26.07.28 15832 Travel 101267 SMITH, TRISHA GCLTS063026 0 2026 7 INV P 81.20 26.07.28 15861 TRAVEL ACCOUNT TOTAL 276.20 Page 11 of 57 Village of Germantown, WI - PRODUCTION INVOICE LIST BY GL ACCOUNT Report generated: 08/21/2026 19:16 User: TSmith Program ID: apinvgla Page 2 YEAR/PERIOD: 2026/7 TO 2026/7 ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S CHECK RUN CHECK DESCRIPTION 10570000 531430 Library Book Processing 100032 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVI 1QNP-3DDH-DMYV 0 2026 7 INV P 489.57 26.07.23 15720 Book Processing Sup 100246 DEMCO 7824383 0 2026 7 INV P 504.99 26.07.23 15735 Book Processing Sup 100294 ELM USA INC 87086 0 2026 7 INV P 30.90 26.07.28 15804 Book Processing Sup ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,025.46 10570000 531470 Library Computer Service 100402 GORDON FLESCH COMPAN IN15692385 0 2026 7 INV P 39.75 26.07.28 15813 Computer Services 100984 STATE OF WISCONSIN 505-0000112193 0 2026 7 INV P 600.00 26.07.23 15782 Computer Services ACCOUNT TOTAL 639.75 10570000 531490 Library Program Supplies & Exp 100032 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVI 11DJ-MFHX-CKGX 0 2026 7 INV P 1,831.47 26.07.23 15720 Programming Supplie ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,831.47 ORG 10570000 TOTAL 10,515.31 FUND 10 General Fund TOTAL: 10,515.31 ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Trisha Smith ** Page 12 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Presentation ITEM TITLE: Budget Reports SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Smith, Library Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Review the submitted Budget Report. ATTACHMENT: 1. Budget Report STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 13 of 57 Village of Germantown, WI - PRODUCTION YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 08/21/2026 19:14 User: TSmith Program ID: glytdbud Page 1 FOR 2026 07 ACCOUNTS FOR: ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 10 General Fund APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 10570000 Library 10570000 432600 County Library -342,000 0 -342,000 -177,799.43 .00 -164,200.57 52.0%* 10570000 462900 Library Fines & -12,000 0 -12,000 -7,548.12 .00 -4,451.88 62.9%* 10570000 471700 Library Donatio 0 -51,000 -51,000 -51,251.54 .00 251.54 100.5% 10570000 511000 Library Reg Sal 306,124 21,717 327,841 183,197.16 .00 144,643.36 55.9% 10570000 511100 Library PT Sala 320,807 0 320,807 187,851.68 .00 132,955.32 58.6% 10570000 511200 Library Board 1,200 0 1,200 710.00 .00 490.00 59.2% 10570000 511600 Library Overtim 0 0 0 296.91 .00 -296.91 100.0%* 10570000 521000 Library Social 47,960 1,661 49,621 27,668.30 .00 21,953.01 55.8% 10570000 521100 Library State R 40,336 811 41,147 23,428.55 .00 17,718.32 56.9% 10570000 521200 Library Health 98,978 0 98,978 64,075.53 .00 34,902.47 64.7% 10570000 521300 Library Dental 5,050 0 5,050 3,416.94 .00 1,633.06 67.7% 10570000 521400 Library Life In 1,557 0 1,557 733.91 .00 823.09 47.1% 10570000 531000 Library Gen Sup 4,000 0 4,000 1,764.03 .00 2,235.97 44.1% 10570000 531010 Library Office 6,000 0 6,000 2,084.84 .00 3,915.16 34.7% 10570000 531080 Library Profess 5,000 0 5,000 921.84 .00 4,078.16 18.4% 10570000 531100 Library Materia 76,000 28,000 104,000 49,738.15 .00 54,261.85 47.8% 10570000 531190 Marketing & Pro 6,000 0 6,000 1,123.72 .00 4,876.28 18.7% 10570000 531240 Library Travel 1,500 0 1,500 648.13 .00 851.87 43.2% 10570000 531430 Library Book Pr 8,000 0 8,000 4,453.25 .00 3,546.75 55.7% 10570000 531440 Library Periodi 6,000 0 6,000 918.00 .00 5,082.00 15.3% 10570000 531470 Library Compute 24,000 0 24,000 7,845.85 .00 16,154.15 32.7% 10570000 531490 Library Program 20,000 23,000 43,000 15,981.20 .00 27,018.80 37.2% 10570000 552300 Library System 26,000 0 26,000 437.15 .00 25,562.85 1.7% 10570000 561000 Library Buildin 70,000 0 70,000 43,644.96 .00 26,355.04 62.3% 10570000 561400 Library Telepho 3,408 0 3,408 1,132.16 .00 2,275.84 33.2% 10570000 571000 Library Insuran 8,283 0 8,283 7,603.74 .00 679.26 91.8% 10570000 5PCARD UNALLOCATED PCA 0 0 0 85.76 .00 -85.76 100.0%* TOTAL Library 732,203 24,189 756,392 393,162.67 .00 363,229.03 52.0% TOTAL General Fund 732,203 24,189 756,392 393,162.67 .00 363,229.03 52.0% TOTAL REVENUES -354,000 -51,000 -405,000 -236,599.09 .00 -168,400.91 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,086,203 75,189 1,161,392 629,761.76 .00 531,629.94 Page 14 of 57 Village of Germantown, WI - PRODUCTION YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 08/21/2026 19:14 User: TSmith Program ID: glytdbud Page 2 FOR 2026 07 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL GRAND TOTAL 732,203 24,189 756,392 393,162.67 .00 363,229.03 52.0% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Trisha Smith ** Page 15 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Presentation ITEM TITLE: Director's Report SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Smith, Library Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Review the submitted Director's Report and attachments. ATTACHMENT: 1. Director's Report 2. Director's Report (pt. 1 - Library Highlights) 3. Director's Report (pt. 2 - Circulation Statistics) 4. Director's Report (pt. 3 - Programming Brochure) 5. Director's Report (pt. 4 - Summer Reading) 6. Director's Report (pt. 5 - Wash. Co. - Jul 25) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 16 of 57 Page 1 Director’s Report: August 2026 STATE OF WISCONSIN  Trustee Training Week for Library Boards was held on Monday, August 10 – Thursday, August 13, 2026. Recordings can be found here: https://www.wistrusteetraining.com/archive MONARCH LIBRARY SYSTEM  The Monarch Library System Directors met on Thursday, August 13, at the Frank L. Weyenburg Library in Mequon. Andrea Bloom, founder & CEO of ConnectWell did a presentation on grant opportunities for libraries through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Updates were given on digital accessibility options, Vega Promote and Leap. The Polaris upgrade scheduled for June has been delayed until at least September.  Agendas and minutes: https://monarchlibraries.org/library-director-meetings/ WASHINGTON COUNTY VILLAGE OF GERMANTOWN:  Previous meetings: o Village Board (8/3) o Special Government & Finance Committee (8/17) o Village Board (8/17)  The hiring process has begun for the Village Support Services Manager.  Agendas and minutes: https://germantownwi.portal.civicclerk.com/  Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@villageofgermantownwiscons871/streams FRIENDS OF THE GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY  August pop-up sales included the youth/teen sale as well as a “2 for $1” youth/teen sale and a puzzle sale.  Piggly Wiggly donated $2,862.40 for the Friends of the Library from their round -up campaign for area libraries in July.  Regular monthly meetings will resume in September. DONATIONS: Donor Amount Department Plaque Address SNS Restaurant Inc Robert’s Frozen Custard Attn: Talat Khau (July Fundraiser) $308.71 Programs n/a Germantown, WI 53022  Donation Jars: o Early Literacy: $31.52 o Programming Supplies: $29.24 Monthly Donations Total: $369.47 DEPOSITS:  2026 Washington County (Circulation, pt. 1 of 2): $161,846.39 REQUEST FOR CHECK (PREVIOUSLY VOTED ON): Page 17 of 57 Page 2 STATISTICS:  Circulation Statistics (see attached) o Physical: 28,789 (0.4% from 2025 / 0.9% YTD) o Digital: 6,324 (14.2% from 2025 / 11.5% YTD) o Total: 35,113 (2.6% from 2025 / 1.8% YTD) PROGRAMMING:  The 2026 Fall Programming Brochure is available online & in the library (attached)  This summer, the library had a total of 1,408 people participate in the Summer Reading Challenge and a total of 10,542 logs were turned in (attached): o Ages 0-5: 218 people turned in 1,235 logs o Ages 6-11: 900 people turned in 6,499 logs o Ages 12-17: 137 people turned in 945 logs o Ages 18+: 153 people turned in 1,863 logs  Ongoing Programs (number of monthly offerings): o Youth: Storytime (17), Family Fun Night, Lego @ the Library & Saturday Programs o Tween/Teen: Tween Programs, Teen Programs, Teen Advisory Board & Craft Workshops (3) o Adult: Job Service Assistance, Blood Drives, Adult Puzzle Days, Fiber Arts Meet Up, Craft Workshops (3), Adult Crafts (2) & Book Groups (6) & Special Programs o Outreach: Senior Living Facility Visits (6), Adult Day Center (2), Home Delivery, Preschool Readings, Book Delivery & Special Events  Upcoming Programs & Outreach Calendar: https://germantownlibrarywi.events.mylibrary.digital/ o Highlighted Upcoming Special Events:  Tues, Sept 8 @ 10am – Storytime in the Barn @ Homestead Hallow County Park  Tues, Sept 8 @ 1pm – Butterflies in the Backyard  Thurs, Sept 17 @ 6pm – Exploring the Ice Age Trail  Fri, Sept 18 @ 10am – Meet Your Neighbor Storytime with Germantown School District  Sat, Sept 19 @ 10am – Instrument Petting Zoo  Tues, Sept 22 @ 6pm – Identifying Aquatic Plants  Sat, Sept 26 @ 9am-12pm – Apple-y Ever After Enchanted Fall Festival @ Spassland Park  Mon, Sept 28 @ 1pm – Oktoberfest at the Library IN THE NEWS (ATTACHED):  “FEMA to open in-person support services site in Germantown” (Wash. Co. Daily, Jul 25 ) DIRECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS (100 HOURS EV ERY 5 YEARS – EXPIRES IN 12/2027)  SEWI Director’s Retreat (Franklin, WI) – 6 hours DIRECTOR MEETINGS, PROGRAMS & OUTREACH (PAST):  Mon, Aug 3 – Wash. Co. Directors (Sussex)  Mon, Aug 3 – Village Board (online)  Fri, Aug 7 – SEWI Director’s Retreat (Franklin)  Mon, Aug 10 – Make It @ the Library (3)  Wed, Aug 11 – Village Administrator & Finance Director  Wed, Aug 11 – LEGO @ the Library  Thurs, Aug 13 – Monarch Directors (Mequon)  Mon, Aug 17 – GGF & Village Board (online)  Tues, Aug 25 – Monarch Marketing Committee Page 18 of 57 Page 3  Wed, Aug 26 – Village Administrator & Department Heads  Wed, Aug 27 – Library Board DEPARTMENT UPDATES ADMIN & ALL STAFF  The library hired Catherine Lee, current Circulation Manager, as the new Assistant Director effective November 30.  The library will post for a replacement Circulation Manager in the coming months. YOUTH, ADULT & OUTREACH SERVICES  An End of Summer Foam Party was held on Saturday, August 8 with over 125 kids in attendance. CIRCULATION & TECHNICAL SERVICES  Lucy G. has been hired as a Library Page I. Her first day will be on Monday, August 31. TECHNOLOGY, BUILDING & GROUNDS  FEMA had in-person services available in the library’s Community Room for residents on Monday July 27 – Wednesday, July 29.  The Village of Germantown Community Development department has held several open houses in the library’s Community Room regarding the Holy Hill Gateway District and the Village Center District.  The library gutter resealing project has begun. DPW hired Noffke Roofing for the project. This was necessary due to many leaks at the seams, especially above doorways. It began on August 24 and is expected to take one week to complete. Page 19 of 57 M e e t Y o u r N e i g h b o r S t o r y t i m e w i t h K r i s t i e f r o m t h e A m e r i c a n L e g i o n & V F W Library Highlights (Aug 2026) M a jo r it y o f im a g e s t a k e n f r o m t h e L ib r a r y F a c e b o o k p a g e ( h t t p s :/ / w w w .f a c e b o o k .c o m / G e r m a n t o w n C o m m u n it y L ib r a r y W I/ ) o r w e b s it e b lo g ( h t t p s :/ / g e r m a n t o w n lib r a r y w i.o r g / lib r a r y - b lo g / ) L i b r a r y t a b l e a t A T a s t e o f G e r m a n t o w n N e w “ b o o k t h e m e d ” b o a r d g a m e s a d d e d t o t h e L i b r a r y o f T h i n g s c o l l e c t i o n $ 2 , 8 6 2 w a s d o n a t e d t o t h e F r i e n d s o f t h e L i b r a r y f r o m P i g g l y W i g g l y P u z z l e s a r e f o r s a l e u n t i l t h e e n d o f A u g u s t F a m i l y F u n N i g h t S u m m e r S t o r y t i m e A r t p r o j e c t s a t T w e e n T u e s d a y s S t a f f p i c k s s h a r e d w e e k l y o n F a c e b o o k M a k e I t @ t h e L i b r a r y c r a f t d a y A f e w o f t h e c r e a t i o n s f r o m L E G O @ t h e L i b r a r y R e a d e r ’ s a d v i s o r y b o o k m a r k a c t i v i t y i n t h e A d u l t C o l l e c t i o n s Page 20 of 57 Stats YTD Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July August Sept Oct Nov* Dec 2026 Physical Circulation 176,575 23,455 23,598 25,067 22,848 22,749 30,069 28,789 % over 2025 0.9% -5.4% 0.3% -3.2% -1.7% 3.0% 12.1% 0.4% 2026 Overdrive - eBook 15,795 3,110 2,034 2,188 2,034 2,181 2,126 2,122 2026 Overdrive - Audio 20,631 2,420 2,785 2,981 2,923 3,211 3,106 3,205 2026 Overdrive - Magazine 6,803 1,006 890 973 995 943 999 997 2026 Digital Circulation 43,229 6,536 5,709 6,142 5,952 6,335 6,231 6,324 % over 2025 11.5% 13.4% 15.8% 2.6% 7.6% 12.7% 15.1% 14.2% 2026 Total Circulation 219,804 29,991 29,307 31,209 28,800 29,084 36,300 35,113 % over 2025 1.8% -1.8% 3.0% -2.1% 0.1% 4.9% 12.6% 2.6% 2025 Physical Circulation 289,525 24,788 23,519 25,896 23,239 22,096 26,831 28,680 24,860 22,185 24,003 21,517 21,911 % over 2024 -1.6% 4.3% -7.6% 4.7% -6.6% -3.8% -5.5% 0.3% -7.1% -2.5% 2.7% -1.4% 6.0% 2025 Overdrive - eBook 24,702 2,157 1,907 2,285 2,000 1,993 1,999 2,097 2,102 1,968 2,066 2,015 2,113 2025 Overdrive - Audio 31,213 2,663 2,310 2,672 2,640 2,686 2,582 2,651 2,641 2,627 2,666 2,553 2,522 2025 Overdrive - Magazine 10,906 945 714 1,028 892 943 831 792 881 942 1,189 855 894 2025 Digital Circulation 66,821 5,765 4,931 5,985 5,532 5,622 5,412 5,540 5,624 5,537 5,921 5,423 5,529 % over 2024 4.4% -2.5% -7.0% 2.6% 4.8% 1.4% 3.6% 5.4% 5.7% 6.9% 17.7% 9.5% 7.1% 2025 Total Circulation 356,346 30,553 28,450 31,881 28,771 27,718 32,243 34,220 30,484 27,722 29,924 26,940 27,440 % over 2024 -0.5% 3.0% -7.5% 4.3% -4.6% -2.8% -4.1% 1.1% -4.9% -0.8% 5.3% 0.6% 6.2% 2024 Physical Circulation 294,178 23,760 25,453 24,744 24,868 22,970 28,397 28,606 26,751 22,761 23,375 21,827 20,666 2024 Digital Circulation 64,006 5,912 5,304 5,835 5,281 5,547 5,223 5,257 5,320 5,180 5,032 4,954 5,161 2024 Total Circulation 358,184 29,672 30,757 30,579 30,149 28,517 33,620 33,863 32,071 27,941 28,407 26,781 25,827 2019 Physical Circulation 307,128 23,686 25,174 26,645 23,688 23,677 28,968 32,758 29,329 23,622 24,736 22,856 21,989 2019 Digital Circulation 38,442 3,230 2,803 3,276 2,819 3,060 3,300 3,425 3,356 3,239 3,540 3,196 3,198 2019 Total Circulation 345,570 26,916 27,977 29,921 26,507 26,737 32,268 36,183 32,685 26,861 28,276 26,052 25,187 2017 Physical Circulation 255,030 19,755 19,174 21,386 19,321 19,932 27,965 26,173 25,364 19,920 20,858 19,209 15,973 2017 Digital Circulation 22,848 1,751 1,625 1,859 1,803 1,838 2,015 2,125 2,025 2,011 1,946 1,919 1,931 2017 Total Circulation 277,461 21,499 20,774 23,179 21,078 21,738 29,934 28,236 27,352 21,906 22,793 21,082 17,890 GCL Statistical Trends 2017 - 2026 15,000 17,500 20,000 22,500 25,000 27,500 30,000 32,500 35,000 37,500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Physical Circulation 2017 Physical Circulation 2019 Physical Circulation 2024 Physical Circulation 2025 Physical Circulation 2026 Physical Circulation 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Digital Circulation 2017 Digital Circulation 2019 Digital Circulation 2024 Digital Circulation 2025 Digital Circulation 2026 Digital Circulation 15,000 17,500 20,000 22,500 25,000 27,500 30,000 32,500 35,000 37,500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTAL Circulation 2017 Total Circulation 2019 Total Circulation 2024 Total Circulation 2025 Total Circulation 2026 Total Circulation Page 21 of 57 L i b r a r y E v e n t sL i b r a r y E v e n t s L i b r a r y E v e n t s S e p t e m b e r - D e c e m b e rS e p t e m b e r - D e c e m b e r S e p t e m b e r - D e c e m b e r G E R M A N T O W N C O M M U N I T Y L I B R A R Y L e a v e s a r e f a l l i n g , b o o k s a r e c a l l i n g !L e a v e s a r e f a l l i n g , b o o k s a r e c a l l i n g !L e a v e s a r e f a l l i n g , b o o k s a r e c a l l i n g ! 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LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH! R e p l a c e y o u r G e r m a n t o w n L i b r a r y c a r dReplace your Germantown Library card F O R F R E EF O R F R E E R e p l a c e y o u r G e r m a n t o w n L i b r a r y c a r d F O R F R E E S e p t e m b e r i sS e p t e m b e r i sS e p t e m b e r i s Page 22 of 57 E - n e w s l e t t e r S i g n U p : S i g n u p f o r o u r e - n e w s l e t t e r f o r u p - t o - d a t e p r o g r a m s , r e a d e r s a d v i s o r y i d e a s a n d l i b r a r y n e w s . L i b r a r y P r o g r a m m i n g : S o m e l i b r a r y p r o g r a m s r e q u i r e r e g i s t r a t i o n . R e g i s t e r u s i n g t h e o n l i n e c a l e n d a r o r b y c o n t a c t i n g t h e l i b r a r y . G e r m a n t o w n C o m m u n i t y L i b r a r y L i b r a r y H o u r s : M o n d a y - T h u r s d a y : 9 : 0 0 a m - 8 : 0 0 p m F r i d a y : 9 : 0 0 a m - 5 : 0 0 p m S a t u r d a y : 9 : 0 0 a m - 4 : 0 0 p m N 1 1 2 W 1 6 9 5 7 M e q u o n R d G e r m a n t o w n , W I 5 3 0 2 2 ( 2 6 2 ) 2 5 3 - 7 7 6 0 w w w . g e r m a n t o w n l i b r a r y w i . o r g B e i n t h eB e i n t h e B e i n t h e K n o w !K n o w !K n o w ! O u r s o c i a l m e d i a c h a n n e l s c o n t i n u e t o b r i n g m o r e n e w s t o y o u . F o l l o w U s : Page 23 of 57 W e d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 8 6 :3 0 p m P a r a n o r m a l 1 0 1 :P a r a n o r m a l 1 0 1 :P a r a n o r m a l 1 0 1 : D is c o v e r h o w P I M u s e s t h e s c ie n t if ic m e t h o d a n d e q u ip m e n t t o s e p a r a t e t h e e x p l a in a b l e f r o m t h e u n e x p l a in a b l e . B i g f o o t : A D e e p e r L o o kB ig f o o t : A D e e p e r L o o k B i g f o o t : A D e e p e r L o o k Join us as w e div e in t o the z oolo gical da ta , ey ewitness accoun ts and anomalies tha t challeng e of ficial scien tific r eco gnition. T uesda y , Oct ober 20 6:00pm B arnaby Jones w ith Let’s Get Spooky!Let’s Get Spooky!Let’s Get Spooky! FF RR II DD AA YY ,, OO CC TT OO BB EE RR 22 33 22 00 22 66 F R I D A Y , O C T O B E R 2 3 2 0 2 6 F R I D A Y , O C T O B E R 2 3 2 0 2 6 M a s q u e r a d e B a L LM a s q u e r a d e B a L LM a s q u e r a d e B a L L &&& H a u n t e d H o u s eH a u n t e d H o u s eH a u n t e d H o u s e M a s q u e r a d e B a L L & H a u n t e d H o u s e VV aa mm pp ii rr eeV a m p i r e AA NN OO TT HH EE RR YY EE AA RR .. .. ..A N O T H E R Y E A R . . . A N O T H E R Y E A R . . . .. .. .. OO FF HH AA UU NN TT II NN GG. . . O F H A U N T I N G . . . O F H A U N T I N G 66 :: 00 00 PP MM -- 88 :: 00 00 PP MM6 : 0 0 P M - 8 : 0 0 P M 6 : 0 0 P M - 8 : 0 0 P M AA GG EE SS 11 33 ++ && AA DD UU LL TT SS A G E S 1 3 + & A D U L T S A G E S 1 3 + & A D U L T S Y o u a r e c o r d i a l l y i n v i t e d t o j o i n u s f o r a n a l l n e w H a u n t e d H o u s e & M a s q u e r a d e B a l l . E x p l o r e o u r H a u n t e d H o u s e w i t h l i v e a c t o r s E n j o y a b l o o d y g o o d m o c k t a i l a n d h o r s d ’ o e u v r e s C r e a t e a c u s t o m m a s q u e r a d e m a s k t h a t i s u n i q u e l y y o u r s D a n c e i n t h e B a l l r o o m C o s t u m e s E n c o u r a g e d AA GG EE SS 11 33 ++ && AA DD UU LL TT SS A G E S 1 3 + & A D U L T S Page 24 of 57 S t r o l l i n f o r a s p e c i a l s t o r y a n d s o n g s ( 1 5 m i n ) , w i t h t o y s a n d p l a y t i m e a f t e r . SS TT OO RR YY TT II MM EE SSS T O R Y T I M E S T u e s d a y s a t 9 : 3 0 a m & 1 0 : 3 0 a m J o i n u s f o r 3 0 m i n u t e s o f s t o r i e s , s o n g s , a n d f u n , f o l l o w e d b y a c r a f t o r a c t i v i t y . S e p t e m b e r 1 5 - D e c e m b e r 1 P r e s c h o o l S t o r y t i m e B E S T F O R A G E S 3 - 5 W I T H T H E I R F A M I L I E S B a b y / T o d d l e r S t o r y t i m e : B E S T F O R A G E S 0 - 2 W I T H T H E I R F A M I L I E S W e d n e s d a y s a t 9 : 3 0 a m & 1 0 : 3 0 a m S e p t e m b e r 1 6 - D e c e m b e r 2 M e e t Y o u r N e i g h b o r S t o r y t i m e A l l t h e s t o r y t i m e f u n y o u l o v e w i t h s o m e v e r y s p e c i a l g u e s t r e a d e r s ! T h i r d F r i d a y o f e a c h m o n t h a t 1 0 : 0 0 a m B E S T F O R A G E S 3 - 5 W I T H T H E I R F A M I L I E S F r i d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 8 F r i d a y , O c t o b e r 1 6 K a t h r y n H e n n e k e n s G e r m a n t o w n S c h o o l D i s t r i c t P a t t i H e i n e n & S a n d r a D o s s G e r m a n t o w n P a r k a n d R e c r e a t i o n S t a f f f r o m t h e G e r m a n t o w n F i r e D e p a r t m e n t F r i d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 0 F r i d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 8 E l i z a b e t h O r t i n F o a m a n i a Page 25 of 57 Y O U T HY O U T HY O U T H P r o g r a m sP r o g r a m sP r o g r a m s Wednesdays at 4:00 - 6:00pm A G E S 5 - 1 2 A N D F A M I L Y D r o p i n a n y t i m e b e t w e e n 4 - 6 p m f o r L e g o b u i l d i n g a n d s n a c k s . L e g o b u i l d s w i l l b e o n d i s p l a y i n t h e l i b r a r y i n t h e C h i l d r e n ’ s A r e a u n t i l t h e e n d o f e a c h m o n t h . S e p t 9 : B a c k t o S c h o o l O c t 1 4 : P u m p k i n P a t c h N o v 1 1 : M y F a v o r i t e F o o d D e c 9 : H o l i d a y P a r t y ( f r e e t a k e - h o m e h o l i d a y o r n a m e n t L e g o k i t t o t h e f i r s t 7 5 p a r t i c i p a n t s u n d e r a g e 1 8 ) L e g o @ t h e L i b r a r y T h u r s d a y s a t 6 : 0 0 - 7 : 0 0 p m F a m i l y F u n N i g h t s A G E S 5 - 1 0 A N D F A M I L I E S M O N T H L YM O N T H L YM O N T H L Y B E S T F O R A G E S 5 + A N D F A M I L I E S S A T U R D A Y SS A T U R D A Y SS A T U R D A Y S I n s t r u m e n t P e t t i n g Z o o Sa tur da y , Sept ember 1 9 1 0:00am - 11:00am T r y o u t a l l k i n d s o f m u s i c a l i n s t r u m e n t s a n d s e e w h i c h i s t h e b e s t f i t f o r y o u ! W i l l i t b e b o l d b r a s s ? W o n d e r f u l w o o d w i n d s ? S p e c t a c u l a r s t r i n g s ? B r a s s B e l l M u s i c S t o r e s t a f f w i l l h e l p y o u f i n d t h e p e r f e c t f i t ! R e l a x & R e a d w i t h T h e r a p y D o g s Sa tur da y , No v ember 7 1 0:00am - 11:30am A g e s 5 + M e e t a n d r e a d t o r e g i s t e r e d t h e r a p y d o g s a n d a l s o e n j o y d o g - t h e m e d c r a f t s a n d o t h e r a c t i v i t i e s . B o o k s p r o v i d e d o r b r i n g y o u r o w n t o r e a d t o t h e d o g s ! B e s t f o r i n d e p e n d e n t r e a d e r s o r t h o s e t h a t n e e d a b o o s t i n r e a d i n g c o n f i d e n c e . Y o u t h K i n d e r M a r k e t Sa tur da y , December 5 1 0:00am - 12:30pm B e s t f o r a g e s 5 + B r i n g y o u r C h r i s t m a s l i s t a n d c a s h t o g e t a h e a d s t a r t o n y o u r h o l i d a y s h o p p i n g . K i d t r e p r e n e u r s w i l l b e s e l l i n g t h e i r h a n d c r a f t e d i t e m s . TRICK TREAT or A T T H E L I B R A R Y ! SS AA TT UU RR DD AA YY ,, OO CC TT OO BB EE RR 22 44 S A T U R D A Y , O C T O B E R 2 4 1 0 : 0 0 A M - 1 2 : 3 0 P M1 0 : 0 0 A M - 1 2 : 3 0 P M1 0 : 0 0 A M - 1 2 : 3 0 P M J O I N U S F O R S O M E F A M I L Y - F R I E N D L Y S P O O K T A C U L A R F U N ! S t a y c o z y w a r m i n s i d e T r i c k o r T r e a t i n g w i t h m e m b e r s o f t h e c o m m u n i t y , w a l k t h r o u g h o u r l i g h t s - o n h a u n t e d h o u s e a n d e n j o y s p o o k y a c t i v i t i e s ! S e p t e m b e r 1 0 : G l o w B a c k T o S c h o o l B l a c k l i g h t a c t i v i t i e s f o r s c h o o l - s e a s o n ! O c t o b e r 8 : G h o s t S t o r i e s o n t h e P a t i o N o v e m b e r 1 2 : M a z e C r a z e 2 . 0 ! M o r e j u m b o a n d l i f e - s i z e f l o o r m a z e s ! D e c e m b e r 1 0 : T h e S a v e S a n t a C h a l l e n g e ! S e a r c h f o r c l u e s t h a t w i l l s a v e S a n t a ! Page 26 of 57 T e e n L o c k - i n T uesda y , December 1 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm T E E N M O N D A Y S :T E E N M O N D A Y S :T E E N M O N D A Y S : I n d o o r M i n i a t u r e G o l f B e a d e d P e n s T uesda y , No v ember 3 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm T uesda y , Oct ober 6 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm B e d a z z l e d B o o k s C h r i s t m a s S w e a t e r O r n a m e n t sP o n y B e a d C h r i s t m a s T r e e s T W E E NT W E E NT W E E N &&& T E E NT E E N T E E N P R O G R A M SP R O G R A M SP R O G R A M S T W E E N T U E S D A Y S :T W E E N T U E S D A Y S :T W E E N T U E S D A Y S : D e s k o r L o c k e r P e t s T uesda y , Sept ember 1 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm f o r A G E S 9 - 1 2f o r A G E S 9 - 1 2f o r A G E S 9 - 1 2 Adopt a “pet ” fr om the Libr ary t o k eep y ou compan y in y our lock er or y our desk . M a n g a K e y t a g s K ey tags with imag es fr om f a v orit e Mang a or P ok emon car ds ar e sur e t o deligh t ev ery f an! I m p r o v n i g h t w i t h t h e T e e n A d v i s o r y B o a r d Get r eady t o ha v e some laughs with the t eens fr om the T een Advisory Boar d. Skits will be perf ormed b y all a tt ending. M a k e a b e a d e d C h r i s t m a s t r e e t o a d d t o y o u r s o r t o g i v e a w a y a s a g i f t . f o rfor A G E S 1 3 - 1 8AGES 13 - 18f o r A G E S 1 3 - 1 8 Monda y , Sept ember 21 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm L e t ’ s c r e a t e a n i n d o o r m i n i g o l f c o u r s e u s i n g i t e m s f r o m a r o u n d t h e L i b r a r y . Monda y , Oct ober 1 9 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm D e s i g n y o u r n e w f a v o r i t e p e n u s i n g b e a d s o f a l l c o l o r s a n d s h a p e s ! Monda y , No v ember 1 6 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm B r i n g y o u r f a v o r i t e b o o k a n d l e t s m a k e t h e T i t l e s p a r k l e ! D i a m o n d d o t s a n d g l u e w i l l b e p r o v i d e d . C e l e b r a t e N a t i o n a l N a c h o D a y ! E n j o y a n a c h o b a r w i t h a l l t h e f i x i n g s a n d w a t c h a m o v i e w h i l e y o u e a t . Monda y , December 21 a t 6:00pm - 7 :00pm I m p r i n t A i r D r y C l a y w i t h s w e a t e r t e x t u r e s t o h a n g f r o m y o u r t r e e o r g i v e a w a y a s a g i f t . F rida y , No v ember 13 a t 6:00pm - 8:00pm R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d O n l i n e R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d Page 27 of 57 F O R T H E L I T T L E SF O R T H E L I T T L E SF O R T H E L I T T L E S I S B E T T E R T O G E T H E R !I S B E T T E R T O G E T H E R !I S B E T T E R T O G E T H E R ! S W E A T E R W E A T H E RS W E A T E R W E A T H E R S W E A T E R W E A T H E R F U N F O R T H EF U N F O R T H E W H O L E F A M I L YW H O L E F A M I L Y F U N F O R T H E W H O L E F A M I L Y O k t o b e r f e s t a t t h e L i b r a r y M o n d a y , S e p t e m b e r 2 8 a t 1 : 0 0 p m S t o r y t i m e i n t h e B a r n T u e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 8 1 0 : 0 0 a m - 1 1 : 0 0 a m A g e s 3 - 5 J o i n u s a t H o m e s t e a d H o l l o w C o u n t y P a r k f o r a s p e c i a l s t o r y t i m e i n t h e b a r n ! E n j o y f r e e a c c e s s t o t h e p a r k w i t h t h e l i b r a r y ’ s p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y P a r k s y s t e m s . C h e c k o u t w i t h t h e E n c h a n t e d L i b r a r y w i l l a l s o b e a v a i l a b l e ! H a l l o w e e n B i n g o F r i d a y , O c t o b e r 3 0 a t 1 0 : 0 0 a m J o i n u s f o r s o m e f u n a s w e p l a y B i n g o a t t h e l i b r a r y ! C o s t u m e s e n c o u r a g e d . O p e n t o a l l a g e s ; c h i l d r e n s h o u l d b e a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a d u l t . L i g h t r e f r e s h m e n t s w i l l b e p r o v i d e d . P u z z l e R a c e S a t u r d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 1 a t 1 0 : 3 0 a m J o i n u s f o r a f u n - f i l l e d P u z z l e R a c e ! Y o u a n d y o u r t e a m w i l l r a c e a g a i n s t o t h e r t e a m s t o s e e w h o c a n c o m p l e t e a 5 0 0 p i e c e p u z z l e t h e q u i c k e s t . L i g h t r e f r e s h m e n t s p r o v i d e d . R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d J o i n u s a s w e c e l e b r a t e O k t o b e r f e s t a t t h e l i b r a r y ! L e a r n a b o u t f a n t a s t i c E u r o p e a n t r a d i t i o n s a n d l e a r n a l i t t l e b i t o f t h e G e r m a n l a n g u a g e d u r i n g t h i s e x c i t i n g m u s i c a l p r o g r a m t h a t ' s f u n f o r a l l a g e s ! T a s t e t h e M o v i e : E l f T h u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 a t 5 : 3 0 p m J o i n u s f o r a n i n t e r a c t i v e m o v i e e x p e r i e n c e w h e r e y o u e a t w h a t y o u s e e o n t h e s c r e e n . A s B u d d y t h e E l f t r a v e l s f r o m t h e N o r t h P o l e t o N e w Y o r k C i t y , w e w i l l f o l l o w a l o n g i n r e a l - t i m e t o e n j o y p e r f e c t l y p a i r e d , B u d d y - a p p r o v e d b i t e s . B e s t f o r a g e s 5 + . R e g i s t r a t i o n R e q u i r e d Page 28 of 57 C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t E v e n t s 2 0 2 6C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t E v e n t s 2 0 2 6C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t E v e n t s 2 0 2 6 I n t h e L i b r a r y E v e n t s E n c h a n t e d L i b r a r y S a t u r d a y , O c t 1 0 : 1 0 : 0 0 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 p m F i r e S a f e t y F a i r S a t u r d a y , N o v 1 4 : 9 : 0 0 a m - 4 : 4 5 p m C h r i s t m a s F e s t i v a l N o v 2 8 - D e c 3 1 T a n n e n b a u m T r e e S u n d a y , D e c 1 3 : 8 : 0 0 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 p m K i w a n i s B r e a k f a s t w i t h S a n t a S u n d a y , D e c 1 3 : 9 : 0 0 a m - 1 : 0 0 p m R i c h f i e l d B r e a k f a s t W i t h S a n t a S e p t 1 4 - S e p t 2 6 S t . B o n i f a c e / S t . G a b r i e l F o o d D r i v e D e c 1 - D e c 1 2 L e t t e r s t o S a n t a S a t u r d a y , S e p t 5 a t 1 0 : 0 0 a m - 1 : 0 0 p m R i c h f i e l d F a r m e r s M a r k e t S a t u r d a y , S e p t 2 6 a t 9 : 0 0 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 p m ‘ A p p l e - y E v e r A f t e r E n c h a n t e d F a l l F e s t i v a l a t S p a s s l a n d P a r k - G e r m a n t o w n Page 29 of 57 S t r e s s R e d u c t i o n & R e l a x a t i o n S a t u r d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 4 a t 9 : 3 0 a m S t r e s s i s a n y d e m a n d t o c h a n g e o r a d a p t . L e a r n h o w t o m a n a g e a n d r e d u c e s t r e s s i n t h i s t w o h o u r c l a s s w i t h J u d y W a l z , M S N , R N , a c o m m u n i t y e d u c a t o r w i t h o v e r 2 0 y e a r s o f c l i n i c a l e x p e r i e n c e c o u n s e l i n g a n d t e a c h i n g w e l l n e s s . R E G I S T R A T I O N R E Q U I R E D S o u r d o u g h S t a r t e r s & B a s i c B a k i n g T u e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 0 a t 6 : 0 0 p m L e a r n h o w t o g r o w y o u r o w n s o u r d o u g h s t a r t e r , t i p s a n d t r i c k s , a n d a b a s i c b r e a d r e c i p e . P a r t i c i p a n t s w i l l s a m p l e a v a r i e t y o f s o u r d o u g h b r e a d s a n d l e a v e w i t h y o u r v e r y o w n s o u r d o u g h s t a r t e r ! R E G I S T R A T I O N R E Q U I R E D P a i n t & S i p a t t h e L i b r a r y T u e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 8 a t 6 : 0 0 p m J o i n u s f o r a n e v e n i n g p a i n t i n g a n d s o c i a l i z i n g . L i g h t r e f r e s h m e n t s p r o v i d e d ( n o a l c o h o l ) . R E G I S T R A T I O N R E Q U I R E D Learn with a Master Gardener (3-Part Series): Butterflies in the Backyard Tuesday, September 8 at 1:00pm Spring Ephemerals Thursday, October 15 at 1:00pm Natural Landscaping Thursday, November 19 at 1:00pm Exploring the Ice Age National Scenic Trail Thursday, September 17 at 6:00pm Make 2026 the year you complete the Mammoth Hike Challenge! Learn how you can participate in this month-long event, and how to explore the Trail. Identifying Aquatic Plants: Knowing What’s Growing Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00pm Dive into the hidden world beneath the water’s surface! This workshop teaches you how to identify common submerged, floating, and emergent plant species, as well as their roles in the ecosystem. A D U L T P R O G R A M SA D U L T P R O G R A M SA D U L T P R O G R A M S S l o w D o w n a n d R e l a xS l o w D o w n a n d R e l a xS l o w D o w n a n d R e l a x N A T U R E L O V E R SN A T U R E L O V E R SN A T U R E L O V E R S G E T T I N G C O Z YG E T T I N G C O Z YG E T T I N G C O Z Y Page 30 of 57 A d u l t P u z z l e D a y s : 2 n d M o n d a y s a t 9 : 0 0 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 p m S e p t e m b e r 1 4 O c t o b e r 1 2 N o v e m b e r 9 D e c e m b e r 1 4 J o i n u s t o w o r k o n a v a r i e t y o f p u z z l e s a l o n e o r w i t h a g r o u p . C o f f e e , t e a a n d c o c o a p r o v i d e d . F i b e r A r t s M e e t U p W e d n e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 6 a t 5 : 0 0 p m T h i s s p e c i a l e v e n i n g s e s s i o n F i b e r A r t s M e e t U p i s f o r a d u l t s o n l y . A r t i f i c i a l I n t e l l i g e n c e a n d C o n s u m e r P r o t e c t i o n T h u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 1 @ 6 : 0 0 p m L e a r n t h e p r o s a n d c o n s o f A I , h o w i t i m p a c t s c o n s u m e r s , i n c l u d i n g m o d e r n t h r e a t s s u c h a s h o w g e n e r a t i v e A I h a s e m p o w e r e d s c a m m e r s t o e x p a n d t h e i r r e a c h w i t h d e e p f a k e v i d e o s , c o n v i n c i n g p h i s h i n g s c a m s , a n d m u c h m o r e . A D U L T P R O G R A M SA D U L T P R O G R A M SA D U L T P R O G R A M S L e a r n S o m e t h i n g N e w !L e a r n S o m e t h i n g N e w !L e a r n S o m e t h i n g N e w ! W h a t ’ s I t W o r t h ? A n t i q u e A p p r a i s a l s w i t h M a r k M o r a n S a t u r d a y , O c t o b e r 3 a t 1 1 : 0 0 a m - 2 : 0 0 p m J o i n u s f o r a s p e c i a l e v e n t w i t h M a r k M o r a n , a n t i q u e e x p e r t a n d g u e s t e x p e r t o n P B S A n t i q u e s R o a d s h o w ! T h i s e v e n t i s o p e n t o a l l f o r v i e w i n g ; h o w e v e r , r e g i s t r a t i o n i s r e q u i r e d t o h a v e a n i t e m a p p r a i s e d . R e g i s t r a t i o n o p e n s 4 w e e k s p r i o r t o e v e n t ; l i m i t e d s p a c e s a v a i l a b l e . O n e i t e m p e r p e r s o n . S e e w e b s i t e f o r m o r e d e t a i l s . L e a d e r s h i p L e s s o n s f r o m t h e B a t t l e o f t h e B u l g e T u e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 5 a t 6 : 0 0 p m T h e A r d e n n e s O f f e n s i v e ( a k a t h e B a t t l e o f t h e B u l g e ) i n D e c e m b e r 1 9 4 4 w a s t h e l a r g e s t b a t t l e e v e r f o u g h t b y t h e U S A r m y . U s i n g c a s e s t u d i e s f r o m t h e b a t t l e a n d e x h i b i t s a t t h e W i s c o n s i n V e t e r a n s M u s e u m , t h i s p r e s e n t a t i o n e x p l o r e s i m p o r t a n t l e s s o n s f o r l e a d e r s o f a n y o r g a n i z a t i o n . Page 31 of 57 A D U L TA D U L T A D U L T M a k e I t C r a f t s : 2 n d M o n d a y s a t 1 : 0 0 p m , 3 : 0 0 p m o r 5 : 0 0 p m G E A R E D F O R A G E S 9 + & A D U L T S R e g i s t r a t i o n r e q u i r e d a n d o p e n s f o u r w e e k s b e f o r e e a c h d a t e . D r o p - i n a n y t i m e d u r i n g t h e 2 - h o u r t i m e s l o t . T a k e - h o m e o p t i o n i s u s u a l l y a v a i l a b l e o n t h e d a y o f t h e e v e n t f r o m 1 : 0 0 - 7 : 0 0 p m . Sept 14: Fall Suncatchers A d u l t C r a f t s : S e l e c t W e d n e s d a y s a t 1 : 0 0 p m F O R A D U L T S O N L Y R e g i s t r a t i o n r e q u i r e d a n d o p e n s f o u r w e e k s b e f o r e e a c h d a t e . P a r t i c i p a n t s s h o u l d p l a n t o b e t h e r e a t t h e s t a r t o f t h e e v e n t . T a k e h o m e o p t i o n i s n o t a v a i l a b l e d u e t o s u p p l i e s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n a l m e t h o d o f t h e c l a s s . Oct 12: Wooden Pumpkins Nov 9: Felted Acorns Dec 14: Book Page Ornaments Sept 9: Button Tree Art Sept 23: Embroidery F elt Lea v es Oct 14: Flower Bookmark Oct 28: Fall Leaf Gnome Nov 11: Hoop Pumpkins Nov 18: Fall Leaf Trivet Dec 9: Felted Holiday Ornaments Dec 16: Book Page Trees IN-PERSON Evening Book Group: 1st Wednesday at 6:00pm Morning Book Group: 2nd Thursday at 10:00am History Book Group: 1st Friday at 1:00pm Nonfiction Book Group: 3rd Friday at 1:00pm What Are You Reading Book Group: 1st Thursday at 10:00am Share books that you have read and loved VIRTUAL Mystery Book Group: 4th Thursday at 10:00am Meets online through Zoom - registration required W o r k s h o p sW o r k s h o p s && B o o k G r o u p sB o o k G r o u p sW o r k s h o p s & B o o k G r o u p s J o b S e r v i c e A s s i s t a n c e : 4 T h u r s d a y o f e a c h m o n t h t h D r o p - i n o r a p p o i n t m e n t Job Service Center staff are available to assist in resume building, application assistance, interview preparation and job skills improvement. D r o p i n o r r e s e r v e a t i m e s l o t b y c a l l i n g t h e I n f o r m a t i o n D e s k a t ( 2 6 2 ) 2 5 3 - 7 7 6 0 . M O N T H L Y B O O K G R O U P SM O N T H L Y B O O K G R O U P SM O N T H L Y B O O K G R O U P S V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e f o r a l l b o o k g r o u p d e t a i l s ! F i b e r A r t s M e e t U p 1st Wednesdays at 12:00pm - 3:00pm GEARED FOR AGES 9+ & ADULTS 12-1pm adults only; 1-3pm ages 9+ Bring your fiber arts projects - knit, crochet, cross- stitch, embroidery, hook rugs, etc. to work on. This event has no teacher or planned craft; it’s just an opportunity for you to work on your project in the company of others. Page 32 of 57 Page 33 of 57 Total Participants A g e 6 - 1 2 6 3 .9 % A g e 0 - 5 1 5 .5 % A g e 1 8 + 1 0 .9 % A g e 1 3 - 1 7 9 .7 % Logs Turned In A g e 6 - 1 2 6 1 .6 % A g e 1 8 + 1 7 .7 % A g e 0 - 5 1 1 .7 % A g e 1 3 - 1 7 9 % 2 0 2 6 S U M M E R R E A D I N G C H A L L E N G E G E R M A N T O W N C O M M U N I T Y L I B R A R Y 1,408 10,542* P E O P L E P A R T I C I P A T E D LOGS TURNED IN (*estimates based on percentages of total) 2 0 2 6 *Some numbers are based on averages by total participants Page 34 of 57 2019-2026 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE G E R M A N T O W N C O M M U N I T Y L I B R A R Y Total Participants Age 0 - 5 Age 6 - 12 Age 13 - 17 Age 18+ 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Logs Turned In Age 0 - 5 Age 6 - 12 Age 13 - 17 Age 18+ 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 1,408 10,542 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED (1,545 IN 2025) (1,594 IN 2024) (1,503 IN 2023) (1,185 IN 2022) 1,152 IN 2021) (919 IN 2020) (2,230 IN 2019) LOGS TURNED IN (*estimates based on percentages of total) (11,221 IN 2025) (8,683 IN 2024) (7,352 IN 2023) (6,071 IN 2022) (10,334 IN 2021) (7,096 IN 202 0) (6,958 IN 2019) 2 0 1 9 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 6 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20260 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20260 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 *Some numbers are based on averages by total participants Page 35 of 57 Page 36 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Action Item ITEM TITLE: Study Room Policy Update (ACTION) SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Smith, Library Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Library Board reviewed the recommended changes to the ‘Study Room Policy’ at the July 22, 2026, meeting. The policy is being updated to reflect the newly purchased study pods and has been renamed to ‘Study Room and Study Pod Use Policy’. The major changes to the policy stated at last month’s summary are: • Addition of four study pods (in additional to the three current study rooms) • Ability to reserve study rooms/pods up to 30 days in advance • Ability for patrons to sign themselves in to use study rooms/pods (instead of having to come to the Circulation Desk) Several suggestions were recommended and applied as reflected in Attachment #1 – Updated Study Room and Study Pod Use Policy Draft. Some members of the Board requested consideration of requiring a library card or ID to use the rooms/pods. The purpose was to have a means to make patrons accountable for damage. The assumption was the library would have more contact information and the patron would be blocked from other library services until damage fees were paid. Smith agreed to review this as an option. Smith and staff evaluated the system and procedural aspects of requiring a library card or ID to use the study rooms/pods keeping in mind the initial goals: 1. Provide advance booking 2. Provide self-service Staff surveyed other local libraries and Attachment #2 – Study Room/Pod Policy Local Library Comparison is a spreadsheet summarizing the policies of those libraries. While the majority of libraries do not require a library card or ID to use their rooms/pod, their procedures and booking systems have considerable variation. Page 37 of 57 After reviewing other library policies for facility use, the library currently does not require a library card or ID to enter the building and use any facilities, including the meeting rooms. The library is a public building and open to all that may reside in the area or be in the community as a visitor. In the past, the library has experienced damage to facilities and furniture beyond normal wear and tear. Damage can vary from clean-up that staff can address to repairs that require DPW or vendor expertise to resolve. Smith is currently working with the police department to establish procedures and guidelines for filing police reports when the situation deems necessary. Many times the staff does not know who caused the damage. This would be the same situation with the study rooms/pods unless staff inspect every unit after each patron has left, or it is reported by the responsible patron. The final area of review was the computer system through Monarch Library System (Vega) that the library staff and patrons use for meeting room booking, curbside appointment booking, and event signup. Currently, this system provides the ability for advance booking and self-service for those services. The intention was to apply this same system to accomplish the same goals for the study room/pods. Based on the functionality of this system, Attachment #3 – Library Card or ID Requirement Impact shows the implication of requiring a library card or ID for advance booking and self- service functionality for patrons. ATTACHMENT: 1. Study Room and Study Pod Use Policy DRAFT 08-26-26 2. Library Card or ID Requirement Impact 3. Study Room/Pod Policy Local Library Comparison STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the updated ‘Study Room and Study Pod Use Policy’ – effective when new study pods are ready for use (estimated August or September). Do not require a library card or ID to use these facilities. Library administration can re-evaluate this new policy if it insufficiently addresses concerns. ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 38 of 57 GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY STUDY ROOM and STUDY POD USE POLICY The Germantown Community Library provides study rooms and study pods for use by the public and staff. The purpose for these rooms is to provide private areas to study and work. In addition, study pods provide an option that offers significant sound reduction from normal library noise. I. FACILITIES A. There are three study rooms and four study pods. B. All available furniture and equipment is included in each study room/pod. Furniture cannot be moved to or from other locations within the library. C. Public Wi-Fi is accessible during regular library hours but is not guaranteed. Room /Pod # of people Furniture Amenities Study Room 1 (7’ x 9’) 2 2 chairs with one permanent counter ADA Accessible Located near the Circulation Desk and DVD Collection Study Room 2 (7’ x 9’) 2 2 chairs with one permanent counter ADA Accessible Located near the Circulation Desk and DVD Collection Study Room 3 (12’ x 11.5’) 6 6 chairs with one round table ADA Accessible Portable White board (22” x 38”) Located near the Circulation Desk and DVD Collection Study Pod 1 (39”W x 42”D x 77”H) 1 1 bench seat with a 15” x 31” table Located near the Information Desk Study Pod 2 (39”W x 42”D x 77”H) 1 1 bench seat with a 15” x 31” table Located near the Information Desk Study Pod 3 (39”W x 42”D x 77”H) 1 1 bench seat with a 15” x 31” table Located near the Adult Non-Fiction Collection in the designated Quiet Area Study Pod 4 (82”W x 46”D x 86”H) 2 adults or up to 4 youth 2 bench seats with a 23.5” x 35.5” table in the middle Located near the Adult Non-Fiction Collection in the designated Quiet Area Page 39 of 57 II. RESERVATIONS/BOOKINGS A. Study rooms/pods can be used on a walk-in basis or with an advanced booking. B. Patrons that walk in without an advanced booking can: i. Sign in at the Circulation Desk or Information Desk where staff will create a booking or ii. Can independently book a space using the ’Book a Room/Pod’ scheduling system on the library website. C. Creating a booking is required before occupying any study room/pod. This is to prevent someone from entering a space that may already be booked but the patron has not arrived yet. D. Patrons that arrive more than 15 minutes late for their booking may have their booking cancelled. E. Booking can be: i. Made online and in advance using the ‘Book a Room/Pod’ scheduling system on the library website ii. Made by calling the library for assistance iii. Made up to 30 days in advance. F. Bookings require a first and last name, a current email address and phone number. G. No patron should assume that a study room/pod will always be available. H. There is a limit of two hours per booking. Up to three Additional two-hour renewals per space is are allowed per day (i.e. maximum of 8 hours). If additional time is needed, you may book another space and relocate. if there are open spaces for walk-in bookings. III. HOURS OF USE The study rooms/pods are available during normal library hours. Spaces must be cleaned up and vacated 15 minutes before the library closes. Exceptions are at the discretion of library staff. IV. FEES A cleaning fee of $25 will be charged if extra cleaning is required by the library or custodial staff. A replacement fee will be charged if any furniture or equipment is damaged beyond normal wear and tear. The name on the booking will be the responsible party for payment of fees to the library. Equipment Replacement Cost Dry Erase Board Supplies $10 Cleaning Fee Minimum $25 or cost of outside services Furniture or Equipment Replacement/Repair Cost of replacement or repair Page 40 of 57 V. CONDITIONS OF USE Patrons using any study pod must be at least fourteen (14) years old or must be accompanied by at least one adult, age 18 or older. Study rooms/pods are not intended to be a permanent location of a patron’s office space. VI. CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS Individuals, groups or organizations using the study rooms/pods must fulfill their obligations enumerated in this policy and the Library Code of Conduct Policy. Failure to abide by the Library’s policies may result in the cancellation of, or refusal of future bookings. The Library is a public facility; therefore, behavior in and around the study rooms/pods that is disruptive to the regular operations of the Library or that could possibly be dangerous to others will not be tolerated. Individuals may be asked to vacate the premises immediately if it is deemed that behavior is disruptive. If an individual is asked to vacate, their study room/pod use privileges could may be suspended per the Library Code of Conduct Policy for a minimum of 6 months. VII. LIABILITY The Village of Germantown and the Germantown Community Library assume no responsibility whatsoever for any property in connection with study room/pod use and that the Village of Germantown and the Germantown Community Library are hereby expressly released from and discharged for any and all liability for any loss, injury or damage to person or property which may be sustained by reason of use or a study room/pod, including use of Library owned furniture and equipment of such study room/pod. This policy is subject to the judgment of the Library Director or designee under special circumstances. Any decision by the Library Director, which is disputed, may be taken to the Library Board for a decision. Decisions made by the Library Board are final. ADOPTED: 5/22/02 REVISED AND ADOPTED: 5/25/03; 4/24/13; 11/16/16; 3/22/23; 8/26/26 Page 41 of 57 Scenario #1 Advanced Bookings: Library Card Required Walk-ln Bookings: finrary Caird or lD RdquireO Library card patrons: (Active, Expired, and Blocked Cards) Non-library card patrons: Library card patrons can book in advance online or by calling the library. Non-library card patrons cannot book in advance. Advanced Bookings Library card patrons who walk in can book online or a service desk. Non-library card patrons who walk in must visit a service desk and present an lD. Walk-ln Bookings Library card patrons can renew online or a service desk. Non-library card patrons can only renew by visiting a service desk. Renew a Booking Library card patrons may rely on staff if they do not book online by themselves. Non-library card patrons must rely on staff for all bookings and renewals. Library Staff lnvolvement fhis would be the lFirst instance of the Germantown Library requiring a library card to book a space of any kind Page 42 of 57 ll I Scenari o #2 Advanced Bookings: No Library Card Rgquired Walk-ln Bookings: No Lmlary Card or lD Required All patrons: Any patron can book in advance online or by calling the library. Advanced Bookings Any patron who walks in can book online or at a service desk. Walk-ln Bookings Any patron can renew online or at a service desk. Renew a Booking Any patron may rely on staff if they do not book or renew online by themselves. Library Staff lnvolvement Page 43 of 57 Study Room and Study Pod Scenario Review Germantown Community Library This document examines two scenarios and how different elements of the library are impacted within those scenarios. The two scenarios are: 1) Requiring a library card for advance bookings and requiring a library card or an lD for walk-in bookings. 2) Not requiring a library card for advance bookings and not requiring an lD for walk-in bookings Each scenario explores how library systems, library card patrons, non-library card patrons, and library staff are impacted. Each scenario concludes with a brief summary. The Germantown Community Library currently has three study rooms that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no advance booking option and library cards or lDs are not required. Adding four study pods to the library and offering advance booking options are changes intended to benefit patrons. Allowing any patron, regardless of library card status, to utilize this library resource is a step towards accessibility, community, and providing open access. Defining Terms: Walk-in Booking = a booking made at the start date/time when the study pod or study room is being used. Not in advance. Advance Booking = a booking made prior to the start date/time. Vega = the system that will be used for all study room and pod bookings (advance and walk-in) by both library staff and patrons at Germantown Community Library. This system is currently being used for study room bookings, meeting room bookings, curbside bookings, and event signups. t Page 44 of 57 Scenario #1: A Library Card is Required for Advance Bookings and a Library Card or lD is Required for Walk-ln Bookings. What This Means for Vega Vega's parameters can require a patron to login using a Monarch library card barcode and password to make an advance booking. Anv Monarch librarv card will be accepted bv Vega. including expired and blocked librarv cards. This is due to a system parameter and cannot be modified. When an advance booking is made, Vega pulls contact information (name, phone number, and email) from Polaris to auto-fill fields. These fields can be required, but the information itself is not verified for accuracy (ex: if an invalid phone number is in Polaris, it will still be accepted by Vega). lnaccurate or outdated information in Polaris will be accepted by Vega, which is beyond the control of library systems and staff. When a walk-in booking is made, information is either entered into Vega by a Staff member or information is auto-populated from Polaris. This depends if the walk-in booking is for a library card patron or a non-library card patron with an lD. ln either case, the information entered is not verified for accuracy. What This Means for Library Card Patrons: Library card patrons can make advance bookings by using Vega to book themselves, by calling the library, or by visiting a service desk. Library card patrons can also make walk-in bookings at a service desk. Renewals can be made using Vega by themselves or at a service desk. What This Means for Non-Library Card Patrons with an lD: Non-Library card patrons with an lD can make walk-in bookings by visiting a service desk. They cannot make advance bookings in any capacity. Renewals can only be made by going in-person to a service desk and using an lD. What This Means for Non-Library Card Patrons Without an lD: - A non-library card patron without an lD or the means to apply for a library card cannot use a study room or pod in any capacity. 2 Page 45 of 57 What This Means for Library Staff: - Library staff will manage all walk-in bookings and renewals for non-library card patrons who have an lD. Library staff will have to decline advance booking requests from non-library card patrons. This may cause friction and create challenging customer service situations for both patrons and staff. - Library staff will manage bookings and renewals for library card patrons who choose to not book or renew independently through Vega. This includes requests made in-person and over the phone. - Library staff will absorb the probable influx of library card applications. Circulation Desk staff process all library card applications, requiring more patrons to be re-directed from the lnformation Desk. lncreased congestion at any service desk impacts wait times for all other patrons who are seeking assistance both in-person and over the phone. - Study Room statistics show an average of 31 bookings per week for three study rooms. The volume of bookings has the potential to at least double when considering four more spaces will be added. - Library staff will address instances where a patron is using a study room or pod but has not booked the study room or pod when it conflicts with a different patron's booking. Summary: Patrons with a Monarch library card (active, expired, blocked) can book in advance or walk- in and book a study room or pod. Non-library card patrons with an lD can use the study rooms and pods on a walk-in basis only, relying on library staff for all bookings and renewals. Non-library card patrons without an lD cannot use the study room or pods in any capacity. Library staff involvement would significantly increase. This would be the first instance of the Germantown Librarv requiring a librarv card to book a space of anv kind. 3 Page 46 of 57 Scenario #22 A Library Card is Not Required for Advance Bookings and a Library Card or lD is Not Required for Walk-ln Bookings. What This Means for Vega: - Vega's parameters can allow patrons to make an advance booking or walk-in booking using a guest login or Monarch library card. Anv Monarch librarv card will be accepted bv Vega, including expired and blocked librarv cards. This is due to a system parameter and cannot be modified. - Vega can require fields such as name, phone number, email, etc. These fields can be required, but the information itself is not verified for accuracy. lnaccurate or outdated information (whether it is auto-populated from Polaris or entered by a patron) will be accepted by Vega, which is beyond the control of library systems and staff. What This Means for All Patrons: All patrons can make an advance booking by using Vega, by calling the library, or by visiting a service desk. All patrons can make a walk-in booking by visiting a service desk. Renewals can be made independently through Vega or at a service desk. All patrons will be required to provide their full name, phone number, and email address to use a study room or pod. What this Means for Library Staff: - Library staff will manage bookings and renewals for patrons who choose to not book or renew independently through Vega. This includes requests made in-person and over the phone. - Library staff will address instances where a patron is using a study pod but has not booked the study pod when it conflicts with a different patron's booking. Summary: Any patron can use a study room or pod in advance or on a walk-in basis. Any patron can book online, over the phone, or at a service desk. Any patron can renew online, over the phone, or at a service desk. This would be similar to other Library policies and procedures for the Large Community Room and study rooms, which do not require a library card to book a space of any kind. 4 Page 47 of 57 FEATURES WAUPUN 1 POD 0 ROOMS MUSKEGO 5 PODS 4 ROOMS WAWATOSA 4 PODS 5 ROOMS CEDARBURG 0 PODS 4 ROOMS 8 STUDY ROOMS 2 COLAB ROOMS Is a library card or ID required for use? No No No No No Yes Advance Booking Requirements Requires name, email, and patron signature before first use Requires name, phone or email No advance bookings Requires name, phone, email No advance bookings Cafe or Bridges library card Advance Booking Limits No time limit No quantity limit 4 hour limit 2x per month No advance bookings 4 hour limit 20x per month No advance bookings 3 hour limit 2x per week Walk-In Booking Requirements Requires name, email, and patron signature before first use Walk-in use does not require a booking Walk-in use does not require a booking Requires name, phone, email Walk-in use does not require a booking Cafe or Bridges library card Walk-In Booking Limits No time limit No quantity limit N/A N/A 4 hour limit 20x per month N/A 3 hour limit 2x per week Digital Booking System Vega LibCal N/A LibCal N/A LibCal Library System Monarch Bridges Milwaukee Monarch Bridges Bridges STUDY ROOM & POD LIBRARY COMPARISON CHART MENOMONEE FALLS Page 48 of 57 FEATURES SUSSEX 0 POD 5 ROOMS MEQUON 0 PODS 4 ROOMS WEST BEND 0 PODS 5 ROOMS WHITEFISH BAY 1 POD 2 ROOMS SHEBOYGAN 0 PODS 5 ROOMS HARTFORD 0 PODS 3 ROOMS Is a library card or ID required for use? No No Yes No No No Advance Booking Requirements Requires name No advance bookings No advance bookings No advance bookings Requires name and phone number Requires name and phone number Advance Booking Limits 1.5 hour limit 1x a day No advance bookings No advance bookings No advance bookings 2 hour limit 3x per week No time limit No quantity limit Walk-In Booking Requirements Walk-in use does not require a booking Walk-in use does not require a booking Requires patron name and ID or library card Requires name Requires name and phone number Requires name and phone number Walk-In Booking Limits N/A N/A 2 hour limit, renewals depend on availability 1 hour limit, renewals depend on availability 2 hour limit, renewals depend on availability No time limit No quantity limit Digital Booking System Advance bookings are made via phone or in-person. Staff track bookings manually. N/A Staff track walk-in bookings manually. Staff track walk-in bookings using LibCal. Advance bookings are made via phone or in-person. Staff track bookings digitally. Advance bookings are made via phone or in-person. Staff track bookings digitally. Library System Bridges Monarch Monarch Milwaukee Monarch Monarch STUDY ROOM & POD LIBRARY COMPARISON CHART Page 49 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Presentation ITEM TITLE: 2027 Budget Update (DISCUSSION) SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Smith, Library Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Review the submitted Budget Summary and attachments. ATTACHMENT: 1. 2027 Budget Summary 2. 2027 Budget (pt. 1 - Budget Calendar) 3. 2027 Budget (pt. 2 - Library Revenue) 4. 2027 Budget (pt. 3 - Library Expenses) 5. 2027 Budget (pt. 4 - DPW Expenses) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 50 of 57 Germantown Community Library Board MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Old Business AGENDA ITEM(S): VIII. B. 2027 Budget Update (Discussion) SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Smith, Library Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Work has begun on the Village of Germantown 2027 budget. Department heads received budget worksheets that were due on Friday, July 31. Individual department meetings will occur in August with Committee of the Whole meetings in September and October. The Library Director met with the Village of Germantown Administrator and Finance Director on Wednesday, August 12 to discuss in the library budget. The following documents are attached:  2027 Budget Calendar  2027 Library Revenues o $30,000 increase in County Library Revenue  2027 Library Expenses o $10,000 increase in library operating o Items in red = no longer used o Items in yellow = waiting on final numbers from Village Finance Department  2027 DPW Expenses for Library Building Documents not yet available:  Updated 2027 Library Expenses o Will include Salaries & Wages, Fringe Benefits, Library Building Utilities & Library Insurance & Bonds  2027–2011 Computer Rotation Plan  2027 Washington County Library Budget  2027 Washington County Tax Exemption Calculation  2027 Monarch Library System Fees Documents will be updated for final budget approval at the September Library Board Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: None. Page 51 of 57 2027 BUDGET CALENDAR Date, Time, Location Budget Preparation July 9, 2026 2027 Operating Budget instructions and materials released to Departments July 17, 2026 2027 Capital Budget instructions and materials released to Departments July 31, 2026 2027 Department Operating and Capital Budget requests due Department Budget Meetings with Village Administrator and Finance Director August 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm Library August 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm Fire / EMS August 14, 2026 at 9:00 am Recreation / Senior Center August 14, 2026 at 10:30 am Police / Emergency Management August 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm Highway / Buildings & Grounds / Parks August 24, 2026 at 3:30 pm Planning & Zoning / Inspections August 25, 2026 at 9:00 am Engineering / Storm Water August 25, 2026 at 10:30 am Water August 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm Sanitary Sewer / Yard Waste Facility August 26, 2026 at 9:00 am Clerk Page 52 of 57 Date, Time, Location Budget Preparation August 26, 2026 at 10:30 am Village Board / Administration / Human Resources August 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm Finance / Information Technology August 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm Assessor / Non-Departmental Village Board – Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop Sessions September 16, 2026 Capital Budget Submitted to Committee of the Whole September 23, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 pm Village Board Room Committee of the Whole – Capital Budget Workshop September 24, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 pm Village Board Room Committee of the Whole – Capital Budget Workshop continued October 7, 2026 Operating Budget Submitted to Committee of the Whole October 13, 2026 at 5:30 – 8:00 pm, Village Board Room Committee of the Whole – Operating Budget Workshop October 14, 2026 at 5:30 – 8:00 pm, Village Board Room Committee of the Whole – Operating Budget Workshop continued October 15, 2026 at 5:30 – 8:00 pm, Village Board Room Committee of the Whole – Operating Budget Workshop continued, if needed Public Hearing Notices & Budget Adoption October 16, 2026 Final Changes to Budget Notice October 19, 2026 by 12 pm Public Hearing Notice sent to Publisher October 28, 2026 Public Hearing Notice Published November 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm, Village Board Room Public Hearing & Village Board Adoption of 2027 Budget & Tax Levy Page 53 of 57 LIBRARY REVENUES Account Organization Object Account Description 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals 2026 YTD 2026 Adopted Budget 2027 Departmental Budget Change ($) Change (%) Intergovernmental 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-432600- 10570000 432600 County Library Revenue (351,211.42)$ (339,526.61)$ (177,799.43)$ (342,000.00)$ (372,000.00)$ (30,000.00)$ 8.77% TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL(351,211.42)$ (339,526.61)$ (177,799.43)$ (342,000.00)$ (372,000.00)$ (30,000.00)$ 8.77% Public Charges for Services 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-462900- 10570000 462900 Library Fines & Fees (12,279.80)$ (13,843.58)$ (7,192.35)$ (12,000.00)$ (12,000.00)$ - $ 0.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-463000- 10570000 463000 Library System Revenue (57,831.95)$ - $ -$ -$ - $ -$ #DIV/0! TOTAL PUBLIC CHARGES (70,111.75)$ (13,843.58)$ (7,192.35)$ (12,000.00)$ (12,000.00)$ -$ 0.00% Misc Revenues 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-471700- 10570000 471700 Library Donations -$ (95,256.07)$ (51,251.54)$ - $ - $ -$ #DIV/0! TOTAL MISC REVENUES -$ (95,256.07)$ (51,251.54)$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! TOTAL REVENUES (421,323.17)$ (448,626.26)$ (236,243.32)$ (354,000.00)$ (12,000.00)$ 342,000.00$ -96.61% Page 54 of 57 LIBRARY EXPENSES Account Organization Object Account Description 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals 2026 YTD 2026 Adopted Budget 2027 Departmental Budget Change ($) Change (%) Notes Salaries & Wages 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-511000- 10570000 511000 Library Reg Salaries & Wages 276,113.26$ 313,920.38$ 158,775.66$ 306,124.00$ - $ (306,124.00)$ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-511100- 10570000 511100 Library PT Salaries & Wages 293,905.60$ 314,390.55$ 161,496.55$ 320,807.00$ - $ (320,807.00)$ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-511200- 10570000 511200 Library Board 1,122.00$ 1,315.14$ 710.00$ 1,200.00$ - $ (1,200.00)$ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-511600- 10570000 511600 Library Overtime - $ 172.67$ 217.31$ - $ -$ -$ #DIV/0! TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES 571,140.86$ 629,798.74$ 321,199.52$ 628,131.00$ -$ (628,131.00)$ -100.00% Fringe Benefits 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-521000- 10570000 521000 Library Social Security 42,230.25$ 46,308.25$ 23,899.08$ 47,960.00$ - $ (47,960.00)$ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-521100- 10570000 521100 Library State Retirement 34,942.02$ 38,690.29$ 20,342.78$ 40,336.00$ - $ (40,336.00)$ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-521200- 10570000 521200 Library Health Insurance 95,111.08$ 101,925.17$ 55,035.05$ 98,978.00$ - $ (98,978.00)$ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-521300- 10570000 521300 Library Dental Insurance 5,984.47$ 6,832.94$ 2,928.56$ 5,050.00$ - $ (5,050.00)$ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-521400- 10570000 521400 Library Life Insurance 1,719.12$ 1,352.50$ 733.91$ 1,557.00$ - $ (1,557.00)$ -100.00% TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS 179,986.94$ 195,109.15$ 102,939.38$ 193,881.00$ -$ (193,881.00)$ -100.00% Operating Supplies & Exp 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531000- 10570000 531000 Library Gen Supplies & Expense 12,437.10$ 49,170.26$ 2,344.65$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ - $ 0.00% misc replacements, furniture, cleaning and repairs 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531010- 10570000 531010 Library Office Supplies 5,755.68$ 5,982.73$ 2,043.85$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ - $ 0.00% library staff & library office supplies 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531030- 10570000 531030 Library Postage - $ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! line item no longer used 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531080- 10570000 531080 Library Professional Dev 2,865.43$ 3,329.83$ 2,205.25$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ - $ 0.00% staff conferences, courses & annual rememberships 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531100- 10570000 531100Library Books (changed to Material) 65,634.61$ 70,990.66$ 45,296.36$ 76,000.00$ 82,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 7.89%library print collection material 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531190- 10570000 531190 Marketing & Promotion 8,108.63$ 4,934.75$ 1,556.28$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ - $ 0.00% library print & digital marketing 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531240- 10570000 531240 Library Travel 1,039.64$ 916.44$ 371.93$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ - $ 0.00% staff milage to conferences & meetings 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531430- 10570000 531430 Library Book Processing 9,674.47$ 9,912.92$ 3,679.74$ 8,000.00$ 8,000.00$ - $ 0.00% library material processing supplies 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531440- 10570000 531440 Library Periodicals 4,906.68$ 5,285.67$ 953.85$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ - $ 0.00% library magazines & newspaper subscriptions 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531460- 10570000 531460 Library Audio Visual 27,413.59$ 25,000.00$ - $ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! line item merged with 531100: Library Material 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531470- 10570000 531470 Library Computer Service 22,201.27$ 23,207.53$ 7,206.10$ 24,000.00$ 26,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 8.33% library computer replacements (5-year plan), printing contract & tech services 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531490- 10570000 531490 Library Program Supplies & Exp 57,165.47$ 51,095.58$ 14,842.01$ 20,000.00$ 22,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 10.00% library program contracts & supplies 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531510- 10570000 531510 Library Donations - Expense -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! line item no longer used 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-532050- 10570000 532050 Library Other Supplies -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! line item no longer used 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-532060- 10570000 532060 Library Library Board Exp -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! line item no longer used 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-532080- 10570000 532080 Library Outreach 135.00$ - $ -$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! line item no longer used 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-552300- 10570000 552300 Library System Automation 24,124.14$ 23,330.48$ 437.15 $ 26,000.00$ 27,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 3.85% library system services & fees 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-561000- 10570000 561000 Library Building Utilities 70,953.43$ 71,536.26$ 30,582.15$ 70,000.00$ (70,000.00) $ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-561400- 10570000 561400 Library Telephone 2,254.92$ 1,865.40$ 1,153.28$ 3,408.00$ 2,500.00$ (908.00)$ -26.64% library system notifications 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-571000- 10570000 571000 Library Insurance & Bonds 6,513.08$ 8,173.00$ 7,603.74$ 8,283.00$ (8,283.00) $ -100.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-5PCARD- 10570000 5PCARDUNALLOCATED PCARD PURCHASE 128.49$ 87.24$ 83.67$ - $ -$ -$ #DIV/0! TOTAL OPERATING SUPP & EXP321,311.63$ 354,818.75$ 120,360.01$ 264,191.00$ 196,000.00$ (68,191.00)$ -25.81% Capital Items 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-591000- 10570000 591000 Library Misc. Equipment -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! TOTAL CAPITAL ITEMS -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0! #DIV/0! TOTAL EXPENSES 1,072,439.43$ 1,179,726.64$ 544,498.91$ 1,086,203.00$ 196,000.00$ (890,203.00)$ -81.96% Page 55 of 57 DPW EXPENSES FOR LIBRARY BUILDING (these are not approved by the library board and are approved & manages as part of the Department of Public Works Budget) Account Organization Object Account Description 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals 2026 YTD 2026 Adopted Budget 2027 Departmental Budget Change ($) Change (%) Notes Operating Supplies & Exp 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531040-10570000531040Cleaning Supplies 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ -$ 0.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-541000-10570000541000Cleaning Supplies 32,757.24$ 39,060.00$ 39,060.00$ 39,060.00$ -$ 0.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-531900-10570000531900General Maintenance 31,419.06$ 30,897.67$ 40,000.00$ 38,000.00$ (2,000.00)$ -5.00% 10 -000-570-000-0000-000-591800-10570000591800Major Repairs 10,880.00$ 27,000.00$ 27,000.00$ 62,000.00$ 35,000.00$ 129.63%water heater, HVAC frequency drive & AHU TOTAL DPW OPERATING SUPP & EXP78,056.30$ 99,957.67$ -$ 109,060.00$ 142,060.00$ 33,000.00$ 30.26% Page 56 of 57 BUSINESS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 PLACEMENT: Action Item ITEM TITLE: Interim Director (ACTION) SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Smith, Library Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Review the submitted Interim Director Summary ATTACHMENT: 1. Interim Director Summary STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the submitted Interim Director Summary ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 57 of 57