ST CHARLES, Mo. — Friday, families in St. Charles County could learn the fate of their local library branch. Library leaders are putting some branches on the chopping block.
The St. Charles City-County Library board of trustees said it's looking at its future, and that's why the board is considering closures. In a statement sent to 5 on Your Side, officials say the board will hold a public meeting Friday evening, "to hear and discuss a presentation on the state of the library and review a proposal on its future strategic direction."
The special meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch in meeting rooms A and B. The meeting will be open to the public. The branch is located at 2750 Highway K in O'Fallon, Missouri.
5Oon Your Side got an early look at what'll be discussed in the meeting. Our newsroom is told, there will be a presentation of the 'state of the library.' The presentation will likely break down some numbers and include more info on things like the cost of maintaining the branches.
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Next, the board will discuss proposals that lay out which branches may be up for closure. After that, the public can speak up during the public comment part of the meeting.
Our newsroom has found ways to make sure everyone can weigh in on the discussion.
If you need any special accommodations at the meeting, call 636-441-2300 ext. 1513, and library officials can ensure you're able to attend the meeting comfortably and safely.
The meeting will also be streamed online.
The library board of trustees said it could vote on the potential closures Friday night after the public comment portion of the meeting.
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