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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
1st Term - Expires 03/2021
CHRISTI BLISH
Secretary 
Pitkin County
1st Term - Expires 03/2021
BECKY MUSSELMAN
Trustee
​Eagle County
2nd Term - Expires 03/2023
COLLEEN IRVIN
Trustee
Pitkin County
1st Term - Expires 03/2022
JIM ALBERT
Vice President 
Pitkin County
1st Term - Expires 03/2023
KAREN BARCH
Treasurer
Town of Basalt
2nd Term - Expires 03/2021
 RYAN ANSLYN
Trustee
Eagle County
1st Term - Expires 03/2022

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2021 Board of Trustees Committees
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Karen Barch, Chair
Enid Ritchy
Ryan Anslyn
Sue Kiley, Library Director
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep
Carolyn Kane, Citizen Rep
Kim Clinco, Bookkeeper
POLICY COMMITTEE
Rebecca Musselman, Chair
Enid Ritchy
Christi Blish
Jim Albert
Sue Kiley, Library Director
Berenice Forrest, Library Assistant Director
Lee Rittvo, Citizen Rep
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Enid Ritchy, Chair
Sue Kiley, Library Director
Kim Clinco 
Cathy Click
Berenice Forrest
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Ryan Ansyln, Chair
Jim Albert
Sue Kiley, Library Director
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Ryan Anslyn, Chair
Jim Albert
Sue Kiley, Library Director
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Christi Blish, Chair
Karen Barch
Rebecca Musselman
Enid Ritchy
Jim Albert
​Sue Kiley, Library Director
Carolyn Kane, Citizen Rep
Sandra Dexter
2021 Board Packets & Meeting Minutes
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none
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Basalt, CO 81621
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  • Programs & Events
    • Full Calendar
    • Legends of the Library
    • Music at the Library
    • Movies at the Library
    • Virtual Escape Room
  • Our Services
    • Adult Library (Books, DVDs, CDs)
    • Teen & Young Adult Library
    • Children's Library >
      • Children's Resources
    • Biblioteca Española
    • Digital Media Library
    • Special Collections >
      • Board Games
      • Bundles
      • Chromebooks on the Go
      • Escape the Box
      • Internet On the Go
      • Seed Library
      • State Parks Pass
      • Telescope Lending Program
    • Online Resources & Research Databases
  • En Español
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    • Community Resources
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  • Support BRL
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