Library Director Jennifer reported to the South Burlington City Library Board on a package of operational items: a planned expansion to Sunday hours, staffing to support the change, digital‑service usage statistics and recent outreach collaborations.

On Sunday hours and staffing: Jennifer said the city council still must vote on a contract change before Sunday hours can start. The library’s budget includes two 19‑hour positions to support expanded hours: one to staff Sundays (3 hours on Sunday plus three‑to‑seven p.m. weekday shifts) and one likely to assist adult services and scheduling. Jennifer said the library will “plug those in” to the budget and discuss schedules with the union, noting the union agreement calls for quarterly schedule review between the director and the union representative. She asked board members to notify the library of possible candidates for the part‑time positions.

On digital services and usage: Jennifer said Friends of the Library funding for Libby produced a high level of use: “3,315 magazines were checked out at least once, and there was a total of 78,000 plus checkouts on that resource.” The board discussed other digital platforms the staff is testing — referenced as Palace and Canopy — and staff will track value for money as part of budget planning.

Outreach and events: Jennifer said summer outreach included tabling at three “Rec on the Go” events, with about 50 people per event who engaged with the library’s staff, signed up for reading programs or entered raffles. The board discussed upcoming community events where the library will table or collaborate, including a community movie night, a yard sale and family events as part of library card signup month in September.

Foundation, Friends and fundraising: Jennifer said the library foundation approved an initial $10,750 installment to the library and is considering support for capital projects and program sponsorships. Friends activities and a fall book sale were discussed separately (see Friends article).

Policy and incident awareness: Jennifer flagged one flyer the staff found that included a handwritten message; staff investigated and determined the flyer appears to be old, and the event (an English conversation circle) is not currently running. She characterized the matter as a disruption that staff will treat under the library’s code of conduct and said existing policies provide a basis to address hate speech or disruptive behavior. The board and staff agreed to monitor and, if necessary, discuss policy clarifications with governance.