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Monday Special Meeting Results in the Return of the Metropolis Public Library After School Program, Interim Director Position Filled and More – WMOK Metropolis (Video)

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Mar 5, 2024 | 5:02 PM

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – A special meeting of the Metropolis Public Library Board of Trustees took place on Monday at 5:30pm. It was the second meeting in as many weeks

The notice and topics for the meeting are shown below:

Amid a great deal of public comment in the recent meetings – Rosemary Baxter was the only public comment last night. She spoke regarding transport for the newly formed youth group in the afternoons which will take place at Eastland Life Church Gymnasium. Baxter spoke on behalf of parents who have already paid transportation fees but do not wish to remain in the Metropolis Public Library After School Program.

The Eastland Life Church After-School program began on Thursday the 29th of February when Eastland Life Church made its gymnasium available to parents for after-school care.

Motions were made and accepted in the meeting: in favor of resuming the Metropolis Public Library effective today (Tuesday March 5), accepting volunteers to continue the Metropolis Public Library After-School program, motion to refund any fees to families currently enrolled at the Metropolis Public Library after school program who do not wish to return and a motion to place Colby Kennedy as Interim Director.

WMOK Facebook Live from last night’s meeting:

The Metropolis Public Library Board of Trustees – Ford Leverin and President Rhonda James will join WMOK for Coffee Break on Thursday morning (3/7/24) following the 8am WMOK News Check

Applications for Metropolis Public Library Employment – Scroll to the bottom of the page at the link

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