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Note: The meeting transcript repeatedly references June 26, 2026, as the meeting date, but the provided metadata specifies June 17, 2026. This summary uses the official date of June 17, 2026, as instructed, while noting the inconsistency.
The Library Board met on June 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The meeting covered routine approvals, reports from the director and alder, and updates on library operations, events, and infrastructure. All votes were unanimous.
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