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
  

Notice of Budget Hearing

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a preliminary 2022 budget has been submitted to the Basalt Regional Library District Board of Trustees. A copy of said budget is available for public inspection at the Basalt Regional Library during open hours of operation. The document is also available for review below.
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A Public Hearing on the proposed 2022 Basalt Regional Library District Budget will be held on November 15 at 4:00 pm. This meeting will be held in-person at the library and virtually via Zoom. Any interested elector of the District may file or register objections to the preliminary budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Proposed 2022 Operating Budget 
Proposed 2022 Capital Reserve Budget 
​Proposed 2022 Bond Repayment Fund 

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
Amy Shipley, Executive 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
Amy Shipley, Executive Director
Berenice Forrest, Asst. Director
Heather Manolakas, Citizen Rep.
Deborah Smith, Citizen Rep.
Elaine Nagey, Citizen Rep

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Enid Ritchy, Chair
Colleen Irvin, Secretary
Amy Shipley, Executive Director
Berenice Forrest, Asst. Director
Kim Clinco, Bookkeeper 

BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Ryan Ansyln, Chair
Enid Ritchy, President
Amy Shipley, Executive Director

FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Ryan Anslyn, Chair
Jim Albert, Trustee
Margaret Simmons, Trustee
Amy Shipley, Executive Director
​Sandra Dexter, Staff Rep.
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep.

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

2022 Board Packets & Meeting Minutes

MONTH	BOARD PACKET	FINANCE REPORT	MEETING MINUTES
January	Board Packet

2021 Board Packets

2020 Board Packets

2019 Board Packets

2018 Board Packets