Washoe County Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 21, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
Washoe County Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
Washoe County Library Board Of Trustees
Location
Washoe County, NV
Meeting Date
October 21, 2026

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12 items on the agenda.

Salute to the Flag•Item 0

Salute to the Flag

Roll Call [Non-Action Item]•Item 1

Roll Call [Non-Action Item]

Public Comment – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person [Non-Action Item]•Item 2

Public Comment – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person [Non-Action Item]

No discussion or action by the Board may be taken upon any matter raised under this public comment section until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda

Approval of Meeting Minutes•Item 3

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 16, 2026 [For Possible Action]

New Business•Item a)

Discussion and possible action to provide direction to Washoe County Staff regarding the process and timeline for hiring a new Library Director, including the possible direction regarding the process to potentially appoint an Interim Director. [For Possible Action] (10 minutes)

Following the discussion at the September 16, 2026, Library Board of Trustees meeting staff is requesting direction from the board on the timeline for hiring a new director and direction on the process to appoint an interim director. Discussion will include providing direction to staff on the following: verification of the timeframe for recruitment based on direction from the Board; determine the pool of employees to explore for appointment of an interim director which could be limited to library staff, or a broader pool of Washoe County employees.

New Business•Item b)

Monthly library budget update [Non-Action Item]

Presentations•Item a)

Update on the FY27-31 Library Strategic Planning schedule. [Non-Action Item] (5 minutes)

Reports•Item a)

Brief Branch Report: presented by Kristen Ryan, Downtown Reno Library Branch [Non-Action Item] (10 minutes)

Public Comment – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person [Non-Action Item]•Item 7

Public Comment – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person [Non-Action Item]

No discussion or action by the Board may be taken upon any matter raised under this public comment section until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda.

Board Comment [Non-Action Item] – Limited to Announcements, Strategic Plan Activity, Updates or Issues Proposed for Future Agendas and/or Workshops•Item 8

Board Comment [Non-Action Item] – Limited to Announcements, Strategic Plan Activity, Updates or Issues Proposed for Future Agendas and/or Workshops

Staff Announcements [Non-Action Item]•Item 9

Staff Announcements [Non-Action Item]

No discussion or action may be taken upon any matter raised under this comment section until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda.

Adjournment•Item 10

Adjournment