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

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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.
Elaine Nagey, 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
​Colleen Irvin, Trustee
​Barbara Milnor, Interim Director
Roger Garrett, Citizen Rep.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Christi Blish, Chair
Enid Ritchy
Carolyn Kane, Director

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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
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​14 Midland Ave
Basalt, CO 81621
​970-927-4311
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​Mon-Thur: 10AM - 7PM
Fri & Sat: 10AM - 5PM
​Sun: 12- 5PM
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