Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Washington County Free Library.
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Sep 1, 2026
Dec 1, 2026
The Washington County Free Library is seeking proposals from qualified professional DJs to provide music entertainment, emcee services, and event lighting for a special evening event.
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City
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Hagerstown
County
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Washington
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
100 S Potomac St
Phone Number
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(301) 739-3250
Zip Code
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21740
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Washington County Free Library
The meeting encompassed several administrative and operational updates, including the introduction of new staff and a LATI student. Reports were provided by the Executive Director, Director of Public Services, Director of Operations, and the Western Maryland Regional Library. The Board approved the financial statements and the submission of Form 990. Significant discussions included updates on the Williamsport construction project and the approval of the FY27 Western Maryland Regional Library budget, as well as the approval of the funding letter for the Williamsport FY28 Capital Grant Cycle.
The board meeting covered several operational and financial agenda items. Key discussions included activity reports from the Executive Director, the Director of Public Services regarding upcoming events, and the Director of Western Maryland Regional Library regarding the Tri-County Summit. The board reviewed and approved financial statements and discussed rising utility costs. Additionally, the board adopted a new Public Services Hours policy, voted in a new member to the Board of Trustees, and approved the FY 27 budget. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and compensation matters.
Public-sector contacts connected to Washington County Free Library.
The meeting included a report from the Executive Director noting that the library system will transition to being fine-free starting July 1, 2026, with fees still applying to damaged or lost books, and discussions scheduled with Washington County Administration regarding the FY27 budget. The Director of Operations reported on the completion of study pods in Hagerstown and the initiation of the cataloging process for the Library of Things beginning in December 2025, as well as soliciting bids for new parking lot fencing. The Financial Committee is currently working on a wage increase plan for staff for the FY27 budget. The Personnel and Policy Committee adopted the Privacy and Meeting Room policy. Under new business, an update on the state of all library facilities was provided.
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