At the 5/4/2026 Town Council Meeting the acting library director recently presented an urgent request for $94,518 in emergency funding to address critical infrastructure failures and hygiene concerns. These funds are designated for mold remediation, replacing moisture-trapping carpets with vinyl, and repairing two significant roof leaks discovered during recent inspections. Due to legal delays and the extensive nature of these repairs, the facility is now expected to remain closed through the summer, though community programming will continue off-site. Local officials ultimately approved the expenditure to prevent further weather damage and ensure the building can eventually reopen safely. This financial request is part of a much larger, ongoing restoration project that may eventually cost over a million dollars due to years of deferred maintenance.