The members of the Coplay Library Board aren't sure who has keys to the library.

In a report to borough council at its workshop meeting Tuesday, Councilman David Royer said the library board asked him if the borough has a list of who has keys, including borough officials, former board members and former employees.

Royer said the library board expressed interest in changing the locks but he didn't endorse the idea.

"I would recommend getting an inventory list of all the keys they do have and who has them and more or less set up a procedure," he said.

Council President Lou Bodish said the board members should know who has keys.

"Don't assume," said Councilman Charles Sodl, who is also on the library board.

Looking into who has keys to the library building is being done "all in conjunction with getting a handle of everything that's there" and establishing new procedures, Sodl said.

Whenever an employee quits or a board member leaves, the keys should be turned over to those in charge, Sodl said.

Bodish suggested looking into an electronic locking system where everyone with access to the building has his or her own code and the locking system can record who comes and goes and when.

The library currently has mechanical deadbolt locks, said Public Works Director Dan Pavelko. The lock to the library's back door cost about $260. Electronic versions would be more.

"Eventually we're going to have to rekey [the locks]," Sodl said.

Royer also said a library patron is interested in dedicating a bench in memory of her sister.

Council members had no problem with the idea but want to make sure the bench currently installed in front of the library is not a memorial bench of some kind. If it isn't, it can be refurbished and moved elsewhere, they said.

Council members were also concerned that a rendering of the proposed bench appeared to have a cushion, which council members didn't think was a good idea due to its proposed outdoor location.