Dell Rapids Library Board Members Highlighted

The six-person board that oversees the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library meets monthly to discuss community priorities.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:36pm

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A vibrant, abstract grid of stylized book shapes in bright, overlapping colors, conceptually representing the role of the library board in managing the local library.The Dell Rapids Carnegie Library board oversees the operations and strategic vision of this vital community resource.Dell Rapids Today

The Dell Rapids Carnegie Library has a six-member board of trustees that meets monthly to discuss library operations and community priorities. The board is composed of local residents Nicole Dulaney, Allison Green, Aaron Riswold, Denise Cavigielli, and two other members. They gather on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers to review library programs, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

Why it matters

The Dell Rapids Carnegie Library is a vital community resource, providing books, digital media, educational programming, and a gathering space for residents. The library board's oversight and decision-making helps ensure the library continues to meet the evolving needs of the Dell Rapids community.

The details

The Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the library's policies, approving its budget, and overseeing its operations. The six board members are all local residents who volunteer their time to support the library. They gather monthly to discuss topics like new programming, facility improvements, and community outreach.

  • The library board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM.
  • The board members were recently photographed for a feature in the Dells Journal.

The players

Nicole Dulaney

A member of the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.

Allison Green

A member of the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.

Aaron Riswold

A member of the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.

Denise Cavigielli

A member of the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.

Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Board of Trustees

The six-person board that oversees the operations and strategic direction of the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library.

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The takeaway

The Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Board of Trustees plays a crucial role in ensuring the library continues to serve as a valuable community resource, providing access to books, media, and educational programming for residents of all ages.