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 Openings

The Basalt Regional Library District is seeking applications for a Board of Trustee position. The Board of Trustees oversees the finances of the library, sets policy for the library, supervises the Basalt Library’s Executive Director, and represents the library’s stakeholders. 

For additional information and to apply, click here.

El Distrito Regional de la Biblioteca de Basalt está aceptando aplicaciones para  puestos en la Junta Directiva. La Junta Directiva supervisa las finanzas de la biblioteca, establece las normas de la biblioteca, supervisa a la Directora Ejecutiva de la Biblioteca de Basalt y representa a las partes interesadas de la biblioteca.

Para obtener información adicional y presentar una aplicación, haga clic aquí.

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

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

Vacant
Trustee
Pitkin County
1st Term - Expires 03/2025

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

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

 Elaine Nagey
Trustee
Eagle County
1st Term - Expires 03/2025

2022 Board of Trustees Committees

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Carolyn Kane, Chair
Enid Ritchy, President
Margaret Simmons, Secretary
​​Elaine Nagey, Trustee
Amy Shipley, Executive Director
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep.

POLICY COMMITTEE
Enid Ritchy, President
​Becky Musselman, Trustee
Elaine Nagey, Trustee
Amy Shipley, Executive Director
Laura Baumgarten, Staff Rep.
Heather Manolakas, Citizen Rep.
Deborah Smith, Citizen Rep.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Enid Ritchy, Chair
​Becky Musselman, Trustee
Amy Shipley, Executive Director

BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Carolyn Kane, Chair
​Enid Ritchy, President
Amy Shipley, Executive Director

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

2022 Board Packets & Meeting Minutes

MONTH	BOARD PACKET	FINANCE REPORT	MEETING MINUTES
January	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
February	Special Meeting Packet		Minutes
February	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
March	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
April	Board Packet	Financials	Minutes
May	Board Packet	Financials	Value
June	Board Packet

2021 Board Packets
2020 Board Packets
2019 Board Packets 
2018 Board Packets​