Washoe County Library Board … Big Decisions, Bigger Consequences

There’s more at stake than you think.

The Washoe County Library System stands at a crossroads, so pay attention. The trustees—volunteers who’ve worked tirelessly to craft a sustainable budget—are now seem to be under fire, not from the public, but from within. In recent meetings, it’s been clear: some library employees are publicly challenging the very board that’s been working to stabilize and strengthen the system. Why?

Who’s fueling this internal tension—and to what end?

While the videos from recent board meetings speak volumes, too many in the community still aren’t watching. That needs to change. Today’s trustee meeting isn’t just routine housekeeping—it’s a pivot point that could reshape the library’s future.

On the agenda:

• Appointing an interim library director

• Launching the search for a permanent director

• Electing a new board chair and vice chair

• Reviewing and possibly changing the board’s bylaws

Short agenda? Maybe on paper. But these aren’t small moves. These are foundational decisions that will determine who leads, how the board governs, and what kind of library system our community ends up with.

If you care about the Washoe County Library System, now is the time to show up, speak out, and support the trustees who are working for accountability, transparency, and long-term strength.

Because if you don’t pay attention—you get what you get.

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