A public budget vote and trustee election was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Dansville Public Library, 200 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm in Study Room #114 at the Library.
Residents of the Dansville Central School District voted to approve a $23,240 increase to the tax levy for a total levy of $632,240 to support the Dansville Public Library in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Library’s projected 2026-2027 budget is $701,990.
The proposition passed with a final vote tally of 56 yes to 7 no.
The increased support will allow the Library to continue the highest level of service to our community while investing in the building and resources that allow us to do so.
Voters also selected a candidate to fill one trustee seat for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Drew Baker was elected to serve with 23 write-in votes.
The Dansville Public Library Board of Trustees and staff extend their heartfelt appreciation to the community for its ongoing support.
April is a season of renewal, as signs of spring begin to appear and new things start to bloom. It’s a time of fresh beginnings, and at the Library, we’re embracing that spirit with a full calendar of programs and activities for all ages.
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We are deeply grateful for our ongoing partnerships with Dansville Central Schools. Whether we’re visiting classrooms and lunch periods, participating in school events, or collaborating on projects here at the library, this relationship is part of our foundation within the community.
In response to an increased demand for study space, we’ve reconfigured some areas to better meet the quiet study needs of our patrons. We moved the study corrals to the front of the nonfiction section, in the area recently dedicated to retired director Terry Dearing.
When newspapers and periodicals were relocated last year, we also planned to add a new seating area for patrons to read and browse. This has now been accomplished, creating a seating area that is both comfortable and spacious for patrons to enjoy.
Our Local History Room has seen a recent revitalization. Library Clerk Amanda organized the collection, we eliminated outdated equipment, and Maintenance Technician Chuck relocated the former research counter to the mezzanine, where it mirrors the popular seating in the YA area.
Another significant project involved moving cabinets from the upstairs Conklin Board Room to join other historical materials in the Local History Room. As you can see from the number of helpers it took to move these cabinets, this was no small task.
Moving these cabinets has also created an opportunity to improve public awareness of and access to some of the library’s unique archival materials, including original editions of newspapers from Dansville’s history.
At the Library, we’re proud of the wide range of programs, events, and services we offer for all ages. But the library doesn’t exist in a vacuum—our programs and services can only make a difference if people know about them.
This spring we’re seeing several projects come to fruition in the children’s area. Our seasonal toy rotation currently features a dramatic play diner, the LEGO table, and a solar system activity station. New to our STEM/Kit collection is a Super Smile Dentist Kit, perfect for teaching littles about brushing habits or acclimating them to visiting the dentist. Stop in today to check out what’s new to borrow and to enjoy our evolving physical space!
