The Jones Library, Inc. Board of Trustees May 14, 2026

The Jones Library, Inc. Board of Trustees meeting held on May 14, 2026, primarily focused on updates related to the library's capital campaign, building progress, and fundraising efforts. Key procurement-related discussions included the ongoing capital campaign with pledge payments totaling approximately $63,975 and new pledges of $8,784, as well as the awarding of a second Massachusetts facilities fund grant for $200,000 to support the library's renovation and expansion. The board also discussed the structure and reconstitution of the development committee responsible for fundraising, including appointing new trustee members to the committee. Additionally, the meeting covered policy updates such as the kids' room policy and annual evaluation forms for library staff. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the capital campaign and grant funding indicate active procurement and financial planning for the library's physical infrastructure improvements.