Brewster Library nearing Completion, Board Elects Officers for 2021

The Brewster Public Library Board of Trustees held their annual meeting this last Wednesday evening via zoom.

At that meeting the Board discussed a possible finishing date for the new Library addition which was approved  by the Town of Southeast voters in 2017. The Bond, for 2.93 million, allowed the library to almost double in size., add program rooms and completely refurbish the lower level and most of the main floor. The exterior of the original building was left untouched as was the Original Reading Room which was renamed the  David Bruen Reading Room in honor of the former Board President and 40 year Library Trustee who past away in 2014.

The new addition will have room for private tutoring or studying, a 50 person multi use purpose room, more restrooms and completely revamped Children’s Room and an elevator. They are expected to re-open to the public in early March of this year. The original finish date of January 2021 was moved back due to Covid-19 restrictions and closures earlier in 2020. The antiquated official opening is anticipate duo be in mid-March depending on state guidance and local building department approvals.

The board also elected its officers for 2021 at the meeting. Peter B. Carey was unanimously re-elected to his third 1 year term as president. Vice President John Blazer announced that he was stepping down as Vice President as his work and familial obligations will not allow him to devote the time the position requires. Mr. Carey called Mr. Blazer a valuable and integral part of the board and thanked him for his 2 years as Vice President as well as his tenure as President just Prior to Mr. Carey’s election 2 years ago. “John was and is an important member of the Board  with invaluable insights and ideas that have helped the Library and the community become an important part of the community and he helps guide us into a promising future. I am happy he will continue to sit on the board even though it will not be as a executive officer”

The next meeting of the Brewster Public Library Board of Trustees will be held via Zoom on Wednesday February 24, 2021 at 5:00pm.