Fitchburg, WI Library Board 5-20-26

The Fitchburg Library Board held a meeting on May 20, 2026, where they approved the minutes from the previous meeting and reviewed the financial report. Key procurement-related discussions included purchases of book carts totaling nearly $4,000 and early computer orders amounting to approximately $7,800, both funded from the current or prior budgets. The board also approved an ordinance change allowing the library director to authorize expenditures up to $10,000 without full board approval, streamlining budget adjustments. Additionally, the board confirmed their membership in an interlocal purchasing system to potentially leverage cooperative procurement opportunities. Other topics included updates on library software migration, staffing, upcoming events, and plans for a children's area redesign with construction anticipated in the fall.