Griffin Free Public Library Board of Trustees discussed a redesigned expansion plan at approximately two-thirds the original design. The board reviewed a 3D rendering showing a new building for the book collection connected to the renovated existing structure by a hall and glass vestibule.
Auburn Library Trustees review revised $4.9 million expansion plan for Griffin Free Public Library. At the July 27 Strategic Planning Session, Chairman Nancy Mayland and the Board reviewed a revised library expansion design from SMP, reducing the original 9,983 square foot proposal to 7,369 square
Auburn Library Trustees approved financial records and advanced expansion planning and policy updates. The board voted unanimously to approve June financial records, including a $100 anonymous donation, and established a bank account for expansion fundraising. Director Dan Szczesny reported on
Auburn Library Trustees discuss major expansion concept with bond vote planned for 2027. The Griffin Free Public Library Board, led by Chairman Nancy Mayland, reviewed a strategic proposal from design firm SMP that would create a new library building alongside an adaptive reuse of the existing
Library Trustees coordinate book sale at Griffin Free. Secretary Liz Michaud called the May 26 meeting to order in place of absent Chairman Nancy Mayland, with Treasurer Cindy Berling and Library Director Dan Szczesny present. The board reviewed volunteer scheduling and table assignments for the
Library trustees weigh $50K foundation damage and building relocation options. At a May 20 strategic planning session, Board Chairman Nancy Mayland directed staff to pursue a formal RFQ from Town Hall for approximately $50,000 in foundation repairs following an assessment by Erickson Foundation.
Library Trustees move to assess significant foundation structural damage at the Griffin Free Public Library building. The board unanimously approved April meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's Report during the May 11 meeting, while authorizing Library Director Dan Szczesny to use a debit
The Auburn Library Trustees reconsidered their expansion plan at a strategic April 27 session. The board explored alternative approaches including conversion of the existing building to a museum operating a few hours monthly after both SMP and BPS declined to support a proposed $14,000 assessment.
Library Trustees defer structural assessment, expand hours. The Auburn Library Trustees voted against proceeding with a $14,000 structural assessment of the Griffin Free Public Library, concluding they need to determine whether sufficient funds remain after preliminary tests and engineering
Library Trustees chart new course after $7.2M expansion rejection. With Chair Nancy Mayland absent, Secretary Liz Michaud led a strategic planning session in which Director Dan Szczesny outlined deferred facility issues previously planned for the failed expansion. The board authorized Szczesny to