To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Early Closure to Host the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation’s annual gala.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian to close the Lafayette County Library early to the public on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., instead of the regular 5:00 p.m. under normal business hours, to host the annual Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation’s (LLLCF) annual gala.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation (LLLCF) will host its annual “A Night of Ideas” fundraiser. Previously, the LLLCF has had very successful fundraisers within the library to showcase the library to donors and potential donors and to offer "stations" where attendees can see and experience emerging technologies, chat with authors, and gain an appreciation for the lovely space that is the Lafayette Library. The County Librarian is requesting approval to close the Lafayette Library early to the public at 3:00 p.m.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the library doesn’t close early, LLLCF wouldn’t have sufficient time to set up for the event.