WARRANT ARTICLE
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) for partial funding of operating expenses of the Gilmanton Year-Round Library for Fiscal Year 2026.
The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Association (GYRLA) has submitted a request for funding from the Town of Gilmanton through a Petition Warrant Article. The GYRL is a public library operating as a 501 (c) (3) public charity. As such, the library is not included in the Town budget and depends on fundraising, donations, and Town funds received through the petition warrant article process.
This year, the GYRLA is requesting $35,000 through a Petition Warrant Article. This equates to approximately one-third of the 2026 Operating Budget. This is the lowest amount requested in 16 years. The GYRLA Board of Directors is reaching out to you, our patrons, and asking for your support of this Warrant Article. We want to be the place in our community that connects people to information and connects people to people through use of our building, grounds, "free programs" events, in person services, computers, and impressive book collection for patrons of all ages.
How can you support the GYRLA's request for funding from the town?
1. Be sure to Register to Vote if you have not done so! Only registered voters may vote at the Deliberative Session and at the ballots in March. (Visit the Town of Gilmanton website for further information).
2. Attend the Deliberative Session on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to ensure the GYRLA Warrant Article is adopted as written.
The Town of Gilmanton NH Deliberative Session will be held at the Gilmanton School, 1386 NH Rt 140 Gilmanton, NH. The Deliberative Session consists of an explanation, discussion, and debate on each article contained in the Town warrants. Voters at the Deliberative Session may not vote whether or not to adopt a warrant article. They can, however, amend a warrant article, subject to several limitations of RSA 40:13 including decreasing the requested dollar amount. The Library needs the amount requested in the warrant article.
3. Request a Lawn Sign that says "GYRL VOTE YES" - contact the library (ph: 603 364-2400 or email: [email protected]) to arrange to pick up or have a sign delivered to you. We suggest displaying yard signs starting the end of February to have the most impact.
4. VOTE! Mark your calendar - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - and be sure to encourage your family, friends and acquaintances to vote "YES" on the
GYRLA Petition Warrant Article.
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Town of Gilmanton voters will cast an official ballot to pass/fail proposed articles and elect town officials. The voting will be held at the Academy Building (Town Hall) on 503 Province Road, Gilmanton, NH from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Questions about the voting process can be addressed the Gilmanton Town Clerk.
If you have questions about the GYRLA Warrant Article, feel free to reach out to any member of the GYRLA Board listed on the GYRL website -
http://www.gyrla.org/board-of-directors.html
We are so grateful for the support of the GYRLA patrons and Gilmanton Voters in the past, and hope we can count on your support in 2026! The GYRLA Board of Directors
http://www.gyrla.org/board-of-directors.html
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) for partial funding of operating expenses of the Gilmanton Year-Round Library for Fiscal Year 2026.
The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Association (GYRLA) has submitted a request for funding from the Town of Gilmanton through a Petition Warrant Article. The GYRL is a public library operating as a 501 (c) (3) public charity. As such, the library is not included in the Town budget and depends on fundraising, donations, and Town funds received through the petition warrant article process.
This year, the GYRLA is requesting $35,000 through a Petition Warrant Article. This equates to approximately one-third of the 2026 Operating Budget. This is the lowest amount requested in 16 years. The GYRLA Board of Directors is reaching out to you, our patrons, and asking for your support of this Warrant Article. We want to be the place in our community that connects people to information and connects people to people through use of our building, grounds, "free programs" events, in person services, computers, and impressive book collection for patrons of all ages.
How can you support the GYRLA's request for funding from the town?
1. Be sure to Register to Vote if you have not done so! Only registered voters may vote at the Deliberative Session and at the ballots in March. (Visit the Town of Gilmanton website for further information).
2. Attend the Deliberative Session on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to ensure the GYRLA Warrant Article is adopted as written.
The Town of Gilmanton NH Deliberative Session will be held at the Gilmanton School, 1386 NH Rt 140 Gilmanton, NH. The Deliberative Session consists of an explanation, discussion, and debate on each article contained in the Town warrants. Voters at the Deliberative Session may not vote whether or not to adopt a warrant article. They can, however, amend a warrant article, subject to several limitations of RSA 40:13 including decreasing the requested dollar amount. The Library needs the amount requested in the warrant article.
3. Request a Lawn Sign that says "GYRL VOTE YES" - contact the library (ph: 603 364-2400 or email: [email protected]) to arrange to pick up or have a sign delivered to you. We suggest displaying yard signs starting the end of February to have the most impact.
4. VOTE! Mark your calendar - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - and be sure to encourage your family, friends and acquaintances to vote "YES" on the
GYRLA Petition Warrant Article.
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Town of Gilmanton voters will cast an official ballot to pass/fail proposed articles and elect town officials. The voting will be held at the Academy Building (Town Hall) on 503 Province Road, Gilmanton, NH from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Questions about the voting process can be addressed the Gilmanton Town Clerk.
If you have questions about the GYRLA Warrant Article, feel free to reach out to any member of the GYRLA Board listed on the GYRL website -
http://www.gyrla.org/board-of-directors.html
We are so grateful for the support of the GYRLA patrons and Gilmanton Voters in the past, and hope we can count on your support in 2026! The GYRLA Board of Directors
http://www.gyrla.org/board-of-directors.html
The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Doors Will Stay Open until March 2026!
The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Board of Directors is pleased to provide an update on the status of fundraising efforts and plans moving forward. The GYRLA petition warrant article that failed to pass in March was a request for $47,100. This equates to about half of the GYRL annual operating budget. Fundraising efforts have been ongoing since March to compensate for the funding gap.
The Board made the decision to focus on providing core library services and maintain regular hours of operation. Changes that were made to reduce expenses included the suspension of adult programs that involved a cost to the GYRL. Purchases of adult media were also suspended. Proceeds from the Ed and Marge Maher Memorial Fund allowed us to maintain a robust program for children and enabled the continued purchase of children’s media.
Generous support from the Gilmanton community and beyond has closed the gap in funding and the GYRLA Board is so grateful!
The following list includes fundraising endeavors since March:
Funds generated from these projects were applied to our $47,000 goal. We were fortunate to receive a bequest from Elizabeth Arms that bridged the gap between the warrant article request and donation and fundraising proceeds to date. Elizabeth was a long-time supporter of the GYRL, and her final gift is so deeply appreciated.
Funds generated by the GYRLA in a given year are typically used to offset expenses during the following fiscal year. Without Town funding this year, fundraising proceeds were utilized to keep the library doors open this year. Therefore, aggressive fundraising will still be needed to cover operating expenses for the coming year.
Our request to the Town in 2026 through the petition warrant article is currently estimated to be $35,000. This is the lowest amount the GYRLA has ever requested and is less than one-third of the projected 2026 library budget. The generosity of Elizabeth Arms enabled us to reduce the request significantly.
The GYRLA is also focused on long-term strategies that will result in a sustainable future for the library. The establishment of an Operations Endowment is among our top priorities.
The GYRLA Board is so appreciative of the support we have received and look forward to restoring services that were suspended. Along with our librarians, we look forward to continuing to provide comprehensive library services to all our community members.
The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Board of Directors is pleased to provide an update on the status of fundraising efforts and plans moving forward. The GYRLA petition warrant article that failed to pass in March was a request for $47,100. This equates to about half of the GYRL annual operating budget. Fundraising efforts have been ongoing since March to compensate for the funding gap.
The Board made the decision to focus on providing core library services and maintain regular hours of operation. Changes that were made to reduce expenses included the suspension of adult programs that involved a cost to the GYRL. Purchases of adult media were also suspended. Proceeds from the Ed and Marge Maher Memorial Fund allowed us to maintain a robust program for children and enabled the continued purchase of children’s media.
Generous support from the Gilmanton community and beyond has closed the gap in funding and the GYRLA Board is so grateful!
The following list includes fundraising endeavors since March:
- Spring Hanging Basket Sale (Blooms for Books)
- Appeal Letter to GYRL supporters
- Participation in NH Gives
- Facebook Fundraiser
- Charitable gaming partnership with Lakes Region Casino
- Summer Books Sales
- Silent Auction
- Root Beer Float/Plant Sale
- Craft Table during Gilmanton Farmers’ Market
- Amazon Wishlist for Library Media
Funds generated from these projects were applied to our $47,000 goal. We were fortunate to receive a bequest from Elizabeth Arms that bridged the gap between the warrant article request and donation and fundraising proceeds to date. Elizabeth was a long-time supporter of the GYRL, and her final gift is so deeply appreciated.
Funds generated by the GYRLA in a given year are typically used to offset expenses during the following fiscal year. Without Town funding this year, fundraising proceeds were utilized to keep the library doors open this year. Therefore, aggressive fundraising will still be needed to cover operating expenses for the coming year.
Our request to the Town in 2026 through the petition warrant article is currently estimated to be $35,000. This is the lowest amount the GYRLA has ever requested and is less than one-third of the projected 2026 library budget. The generosity of Elizabeth Arms enabled us to reduce the request significantly.
The GYRLA is also focused on long-term strategies that will result in a sustainable future for the library. The establishment of an Operations Endowment is among our top priorities.
The GYRLA Board is so appreciative of the support we have received and look forward to restoring services that were suspended. Along with our librarians, we look forward to continuing to provide comprehensive library services to all our community members.