Hastings Memorial Library Board

The Hastings Memorial Board of Trustees is the governing board of the Hastings Memorial Library in Grant. The City entrusts this board of five appointed individuals with the overseeing of library operations.  Each member serves a five-year term and can be reappointed indefinitely (no term limits). 

The board meets each second Wednesday of the month at 5:15 p.m. in the Library Makerspace area (formerly the Community Room). 

board members

Board President Ashley Colglazier has been on the library board since 2019.

She is currently serving her second year as board president.

“I decided to accept nomination to the library board due to my interest in books—I LOVE to read,” she said.

“I really enjoy non-fiction reading but also love to throw in some classic fiction from time to time—think “The Great Gatsby,” “Dracula,” “My Antonia,” and “Sherlock Holmes.” 

She also has an interest in the library programming for children since her daughters were in the afterschool program at the time. 

Ashley enjoys following her children’s activities and especially loves family hiking trips at Rocky Mountain National Park. She is a member of the Grant Lions Club and attends the Grant Congregational Church, and has served as a 4-H leader.

Ashley and her husband, Tim, moved back to Grant in 2005, where she farms with her parents, brother and his wife in NW Chase and SW Perkins County. 

“I am excited for the future of this community as I see many positive developments of which to be proud,” she said.

Dan Thompson, born and raised in Perkins County,  joined the library board two years ago, after being approached by then-board member Brenda Styskal. Thompsons had recently moved from Imperial. He replaced Larry Peterson on the board, and ironically, purchased the Peterson house in Grant. Dan said he initially didn’t have any idea what was involved, but decided to jump in and see what there was to it. Dan had previously served on the city council in Imperial. He said, “In  a town the size of Grant, we are very fortunate to have a library.” 

Board member Renae Bottom is retired from a career in education, where she worked as an English teacher and library media specialist. She taught for five years in Madrid and Elsie, and for 17 more in Imperial. She now lives in her hometown of Grant and has been on the board for one year.

“I joined the board because I think we have an excellent library in Grant and I know that doesn’t happen by accident,” Renae said. “It takes people who are willing to work at it, so I want to contribute to that effort.”

Newest to the board is Don Harris, a retired math teacher and a lifelong reader with an appreciation for the access that public libraries provide to the public. Appointed just a couple of weeks ago, he is currently getting acquainted with the resources and activities provided by the library.

“Already I have learned that I have much to learn about the responsibilities of a board member. Robin, Val, and the staff do a wonderful job and have been a great help to me as I try to acquaint myself with the library itself and what the board’s responsibilities actually are,” he said.

vacancy

The board is currently seeking nominees to fill one vacant board seat. If interested, please contact any board member library director Robin Quinn.