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Frankfort Public Library District Meeting | Dec. 11, 2025

Article Summary: The Frankfort Public Library District received a significant financial boost in December through a $20,000 unrestricted donation from an anonymous source. The board also received a positive financial report indicating the district is operating under budget for the fiscal year.

Financial Report Key Points:

  • The Donation: An anonymous donor provided a $20,000 unrestricted gift to the library.

  • Budget Status: The library’s expenses are currently running 5% under budget compared to last year.

  • Revenue: As of November 30, the library had collected 94.64% of its budgeted income for the fiscal year.

FRANKFORT — The Frankfort Public Library District Board of Trustees on Thursday, December 11, 2025, accepted a $20,000 donation during a meeting that highlighted the district’s strong financial position.

According to the agenda, the donation was given by an anonymous donor and is “unrestricted,” meaning the library administration and board have discretion over how the funds will be utilized.

Trustee Miner presented the Treasurer’s Report for November 2025, which painted a picture of fiscal stability. The library is currently operating 5% under budget regarding expenses. On the revenue side, the district has already collected nearly 95% of its budgeted income through taxes, fines, fees, and interest.

The board voted unanimously to approve the bills for November 2025. Notable maintenance expenses for the month were minimal, with the most significant item being a $435 repair to the West End water bottle filling station.

The board also noted that a Quickbooks reporting error on the balance sheet had been resolved.

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