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Library Needs Assessment
You might have read the front page article in the 7/18/24 edition of the Leavenworth Times or heard about it from a friend. We wish to answer questions you may have. You are always welcome to contact me for more information. A Needs Assessment is a preliminary...
Library Board President Responds to 4-23-24 Letter to the Editor in the Leavenworth Times
Tuesday, April 24, 2024 To our community: A recent letter to the editor about the Leavenworth Public Library and its Board included a number of inaccurate statements. These statements need to be corrected. Library Boards are not “naturally political bodies.” Library...
A Literary Salute to Those Who Have Served
When the Leavenworth Public Library was established in 1902, Fort Leavenworth had already been in operation for 75 years. Local business owners have catered to the military since before the city was established. Residents interact with active-duty and retired military...
Clarification for the Public
Library Board members acted responsibly by approving a 2024 budget that preserves the effectiveness of an institution that has served the community for 120 years.
Revenue Neutral Effect on Library Budget
The Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review the Library’s FY2024 again and consider the feasibility of a revenue neutral budget.
Public Communication Without Misrepresentation
The two-year old “revenue neutral” experiment should not be used to undermine 120 years of cooperation and communication between the City of Leavenworth and the Library Board they appoint.