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Celebrate National Library Week!by Sandy Irwin, Library Director Each year, people across the country celebrate their local libraries during National Library Week! It is a time to not only use your local library, but also to say thank you to the people who serve you at the library each day. The Royal Oak Public Library staff are hardworking, creative, and helpful! Stop in, say thanks, or drop me a note using the form on our website.
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Closed Friday April 3 through unday April 5 |
Food Drive Drop off non-perishable goods through April 10, 2026 |
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Amanda Cleghorn
Hello! I’m Amanda Cleghorn and I’m one of the newest additions to the Library Board. I’ve called Royal Oak home since 2015 and have loved being a patron of the library during this time. I’m excited for the opportunity to support the library and give back to a community that has given me so much.
By day, I’m an engineer, and outside of work you can usually find me with a book in hand — I even built a Little Free Library for the front of my house to share that love of reading with my neighbors. I like to shop the library book sales to keep it well stocked, and I get a lot of joy seeing people stop by and check out what’s new.
When I’m not reading, I enjoy trivia nights, playing sports, traveling, hiking, walking my dog, going to the movies, and trying out new recipes. I’m looking forward to bringing my curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and passion for libraries to the board. If you see me around town, feel free to say, “hi!”
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March 2026 Library Board of Trustees Meeting |
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Regular Business
The Library Board heard public comment. They made an addition to the agenda to discuss a board directory and a sunshine committee. They approved minutes from the Budget subcommittee and the 2/24/26 Board meeting. They reviewed financial reports, and heard from the Director and Staff reports. Finally, they heard from Vice-President Tierney, who shared a report from the Friends of the Library Board meeting. |
New Business
The Board received and approved the proposed FY 2026-27 Budget from the Budget Subcommittee. Trustee Jones shared some of the more significant changes. the budgets for both physical books and eMaterials have been increased. In addition, a significant portion of the fund balance will be used for an upgrade of the HVAC system - boilers, chiller, and building automation controls. The Board approved a proposal from Automated Logic (pending city final approval), and we will begin this project as soon as possible to take advantage of pricing. |
New Business (cont.)
The Board approved an eRate project to upgrade the network. Half of the cost will be paid with funds from the federal government's Universal Service Fund. Newkirk Electric Associates will be awarded the contract. The Library Schedule of Fees was updated for the 2026/27 fiscal year. Soem wording was changed and an additional of magnetic button-making supplies were added. Stay tuned for those! The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm. |
Waterways, Trails, Artifacts and Wild Rice: Indigenous Connections to Oakland County Wednesday April 8 @6pm |
Children's Author Visit: Meet Kelly DiPucchio Saturday April 11 @11am |
Royal Oak Schools Student Art Show - Opening Party! Saturday April 18 @2pm |
Poetry Reading and Open Mic Saturday April 25 @4pm |
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