Library Board Votes Ruth Konigsberg Permanent Director
The Chilmark Library Board voted Ruth Konigsberg permanent director following a six-month performance review by Board Chair Kaila Allen-Posin. The Board unanimously approved the library's Strategic Plan for submission to the State.
Chilmark Free Public Library · Meeting of January 13, 2026
CHILMARK — The Chilmark Library Board voted Ruth Konigsberg permanent director following a six-month performance review by Board Chair Kaila Allen-Posin. The Board unanimously approved the library's Strategic Plan for submission to the State. Director Konigsberg presented the FY 2027 budget requests, largely flat except for two special requests: $8,000 to open on Tuesdays following Monday holidays and $24,000 for Friday afternoon hours from 1:30 to 5 p.m., which would increase operating hours by 10 percent.
The Board voted to amend the school/library services agreement to specify weekly library visits.
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Source: the Chilmark Free Public Library meeting of January 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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