January 2025 Board Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The Audit of Vouchers begins at 6:30 PM and the Meeting will be called to order at 6:45 PM.

Previous meeting minutes and agendas are available by clicking the Board of Trustees link under the “About Us” category in the menu bar at the top of this page.

December 2024 Board Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The Audit of Vouchers begins at 6:30 PM and the Meeting will be called to order at 6:45 PM.

Previous meeting minutes and agendas are available by clicking the Board of Trustees link under the “About Us” category in the menu bar at the top of this page.

Special Board Meeting 12-3-2024

The Board of Trustees is planning a special meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

The meeting’s agenda includes:

  1. Presentation to the board, by the architects, of Conceptual Drawings for the Library Expansion

Previous meeting minutes and agendas are available by clicking the Board of Trustees link under the “About Us” category in the menu bar at the top of this page

2024 Friends of Bancroft Library Wreath Sale

31th Annual Friends of Bancroft Library Wreath Sale
It is that time of year again when you can decorate your home in holiday cheer and
support your local library at the same time. Funds benefit the Bancroft Library and its
programs. With the hard work and help of The Wreath Shop we are able to offer 2
decorating options this year.


*Wreath with burgundy or red ribbon $35


Orders are due by November 15th. Pick-up time will take place on Sunday, November
26th from 11-1:30 near Bancroft Library in the garage bays on West Broadway. Please
feel free to contact Meg Adams at 518-791-0530, Wendy Hunter at 518-728-1886 or
Ellen Heneghan at 516-263-8500 if you have questions or need a different pick-up
option.

An order form can be picked up at the library or printed here.
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Request for Proposals – Window Replacement

The Bancroft Public Library is seeking written proposals for the following project to be performed at the Bancroft/Proudfit Building at 181 S. Main Street, Salem, New York:

Supply and install three (3) Low-E, historically accurate, double-hung windows in the Library lobby. Install two (2) Low-E, thermal pane units on the interior of the stained-glass entrance transoms to the Library and Proudfit Hall. Supply and install two outside electrical outlets on the Main Street side of the building

All sealed bid proposals must be received by 6 PM on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Bancroft Public Library, 181 S. Main Street, P. O. Box 478, Salem, NY 12865. All sealed bids will be opened and read publicly at the November 12, 2024, Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees meeting.

Specifications may be found at the Bancroft Public Library and on its website at https://www.bancroftlibrary.org/. The Board of Trustees of the Bancroft Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Please click –>HERE<– for a downloadable/printable copy of this legal notice and project specifications.

November 2024 Board Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The Audit of Vouchers begins at 6:30 PM and the Meeting will be called to order at 6:45 PM.

Previous meeting minutes and agendas are available by clicking the Board of Trustees link under the “About Us” category in the menu bar at the top of this page.

October 2024 Board Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The Audit of Vouchers begins at 6:30 PM and the Meeting will be called to order at 6:45 PM.

Previous meeting minutes and agendas are available by clicking the Board of Trustees link under the “About Us” category in the menu bar at the top of this page.

September 2024 Board Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The Audit of Vouchers begins at 6:30 PM and the Meeting will be called to order at 6:45 PM.

Previous meeting minutes and agendas are available by clicking the Board of Trustees link under the “About Us” category in the menu bar at the top of this page.

August 2024 Board Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The Audit of Vouchers begins at 6:30 PM and the Meeting will be called to order at 6:45 PM.

Previous meeting minutes and agendas are available by clicking the Board of Trustees link under the “About Us” category in the menu bar at the top of this page.