Reading Public Library
Board Meeting Minutes
August 26, 2025
1. Call to order 6:15/ Attendance: Tony Pikramenos, Heather Evans, Janet Malcolm, Rich Grogan (via zoom), Brian Cali
2. Minutes approved from last meeting: Janet motions, Heather seconds, all in favor, approved
3. No changes to current agenda
4. Energy efficiency project update by Brian Cali: -Electric bills hovering around high $30’s and there has been monthly savings with the library bill. It is the year birthday of the solar array! -The fire house, food shelf, town hall and library are the four buildings that the MERP finances will be used for. First step for our building is to air seal and insulate the floor of the attic which will reduce heat use.
An architect and structural engineer have been consulted for this project. They are hoping to have the initial plan and speak to fire department of safety by September 22 nd . Thank you Brian for all of your dedication and hard work to make our library energy efficient while maintaining the library’s historical structure!
5. Secretary’s Report: No new report
6. Treasurer’s Report: No new report
7. Librarian’s report: – Town wise fall festival is coming up on Saturday October 4 th .
-Second movie night will be on Friday September 5 th . The first movie night this summer was a success! These movie nights continue to be co-sponsored with the Reading Rec. and the Mary blood library. -Tony will begin having the 1 st and 2 nd grades from RES over every other week for story time and book check out. –
The podcast continues with the latest episode including an interview with Ashley Koetsier. – The ATV club utilized the library along with the Future is Reading group and the Reading Community Trust Group. -Great news about the soffit repair – everything has been repaired by Guido and looks great! – Tony received e-mail from Calista regarding the library CD.
-Rich motions to approve moving forward with five month CD at 3.9%; Janet seconds, all in favor, approved.
– Rich motions to include interest earned of about $78 in the new five month CD, Heather seconds, all in favor, approved.
8. Unfinished Business: – No unfinished business
9. Summary of Decisions: Moving forward with five month CD at 3.9% and including the interest earned in the five month CD.
10. Date for Next Meeting: September 30th.
11. Adjourn at 7:07
Respectfully submitted by Janet Malcolm