Stowe Free Library Board of Trustees March 2, 2018 Present: D. Witmer, C. Maison Kastner, B. Fox, C. Lusk, D. Bryan, D. Johannessen, K. Kaufman, C. Weber (Director), R. Ziegel (Friends) Call to Order: 8:02am Minutes: Stand as read Friends’ Report: The Friends have formed a committee to keep the Thursday night series In Our Own Backyard going. The speakers for the annual meeting May 10th will be Biddle Duke & Stuart Stevens. The Friends are starting to prepare for July book fair. Treasurers’ Report: The Operating Account is at $28,500. The Development Account is at $27,800. The Library has received a bequest of $5,000. Cindy would like

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We are excited to have Susan C. Morse at the library for a discussion on the return of the Cougar: "There is no question about it. Cougars are not only being seen in eastern North America, some are attempting to recolonize their former habitats. Where once it was flatly dismissed as impossibility in the so-called “developed” east, scientists have now documented cougar dispersals and even occupancy of a growing list of eastern states and provinces. Join us for a magnificently illustrated introduction to cougar biology and ecology in the broad diversity of habitats where Sue has studied them, from Alberta

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Another interesting discussion took place on Wednesday, February 28th at the book club meeting at the Stowe Free Library.  The book under discussion was “The Power” by Naomi Alderman.  This book won the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction.  The premise of the book is that women (teenage girls really) start to have power; electrical skills that can be used to fight back against abuse – physical, mental and emotional.  After years of being thought of as the “weaker” gender, girls are fighting back.  The story follows several girls who team together as well as one man trying to document the

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NEW this year: The Vermont Department of Libraries has complied some FAQ’s for this years’ tax season.  Click the link below. http://libraries.vermont.gov/taxfaq State Tax Information The state of Vermont has opted not to provide libraries, town offices or post offices forms or booklets for Tax Season.   This information was sent to us by the Department of Tax office: Taxpayers may obtain the booklets, which include tax forms and instructions, in one of the following ways- Online at www.tax.vermont.gov Email [email protected] Call 802-828-2505 or 855-297-5600 (toll-free in the U.S)   When ordering your forms, please state- 1. Your name 2. Mailing address 3. Form number or form name 4.Daytime phone number **************Attention****************** CAPSTONE VITA Income Tax Preparation Schedule 2018

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Stowe Free Library Board of Trustees February 2, 2018   Present: D. Witmer, C. Maison Kastner, C. Lusk, D. Johannessen, D. Bryan, K. Kaufman, C. Weber (Director), and R. Ziegel Absent: B. Fox Call to order: 8:05 am Minutes: Stand as Read Friends’ Report: The Friends are losing active members.  They no longer have a vice president, or secretary.  They are looking for someone to organize the In Your Own Backyard series.  Treasurer’s Report:  Endowment Funds are at 1.1 million.  Checking account is at $24,145.  Development Fund is at $21,794.  The annual Copley Fund is at $3190.  Pete Smith Memorial is at $2,995 and will be used to

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