Library Mission

The Basalt Regional Library District affords our community free and equitable access to information, tools and connections that nurture lifelong learning in a safe and welcoming space.

Guiding Principles

• We value and encourage intellectual freedom
  
• We create powerful connections that strengthen our community
  
• We provide inclusive programs that educate and inspire
  
• We empower citizens to support and enhance democracy
  
• We provide opportunities that expand patrons’ knowledge across disciplines
  

Board, Committees, Minutes, and Reports

Board of Trustees

​Board of Trustees meetings are held the third Monday of every month at 5:15PM in the Community Room.  The public is welcome to attend.

ENID RITCHY
President
Eagle County
2nd Term - Expires 03/2024

CAROLYN KANE
Treasurer 
Town of Basalt
1st Term - Expires 03/2024

MARGARET SIMMONS
Trustee
Pitkin County
1st Term - Expires 03/2024

BECKY MUSSELMAN
Trustee
​Eagle County
2nd Term - Expires 03/2023

JIM ALBERT
Vice President 
Pitkin County
1st Term - Expires 03/2023

COLLEEN IRVIN
Secretary
Pitkin County
1st Term - Expires 03/2022

 RYAN ANSLYN
Trustee
Eagle County
1st Term - Expires 03/2022

2021 Board of Trustees Committees

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Carolyn Kane, Chair
Enid Ritchy, President
Ryan Anslyn, Trustee
Margaret Simmons, Trustee
Barbara Milnor, Interim Director
Kim Clinco, Bookkeeper
Karen Barch, Citizen Rep.
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep.
​Elaine Nagey, Citizen Rep.

POLICY COMMITTEE
Becky Musselman, Trustee
Enid Ritchy, President
Colleen Irvin, Secretary
Barbara Milnor, Interim Director
Berenice Forrest, Asst. Director
Heather Manolakas, Citizen Rep.
Deborah Smith, Citizen Rep.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Enid Ritchy, Chair
Colleen Irvin, Secretary
Barbara Milnor, Interim Director
Berenice Forrest, Asst. Director
Kim Clinco, Bookkeeper 

BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Ryan Ansyln, Chair
Enid Ritchy, President
Barbara Milnor, Interim Director

FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Ryan Anslyn, Chair
Jim Albert, Trustee
Margaret Simmons, Trustee
​Barbara Milnor, Interim Director
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Christi Blish, Chair
Enid Ritchy
Carolyn Kane, Director

AD HOC DIRECTOR SEARCH
COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs: Carolyn Kane, Treasurer & Jim Albert, Trustee
Enid Ritchy, President
Colleen Irvin, Secretary
Margaret Simmons, Trustee
Ryan Anslyn, Trustee
Becky Musselman, Trustee
Barbara Milner, Interim Director
Berenice Forrest, Asst. Director
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep.
Kelly Alford, Citizen Rep.
Dick Hampleman, Citizen Rep.
Art Smythe, Citizen Rep.
Elaine Nagey, Citizen Rep.

2021 Board Packets & Meeting Minutes

MONTH	BOARD PACKET	FINANCE REPORT	MEETING MINUTES
January	Board Agenda	none	Minutes
January	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
February	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
February	Special Meeting Agenda	none	Minutes
March	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
April	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
May	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
June	Board Packet	Financials
July	Special Meeting Agenda
July	Board Packet	Financials

2020 Board Packets

2019 Board Packets

2018 Board Packets