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Aug 20, 2026

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Library Trustees Review Services and Projects

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Library Renovation Moves Forward

The library can move ahead with its interior renovation after the second and final round of funding passed at Annual Town Meeting. Eight general contractors submitted bids, and six were below the project estimate.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Library Trustees Review System Changes and Renovations

Trustees unanimously approved the March 17 meeting minutes. Staff reported preparations for the library’s transition to the Evergreen catalog system, while bids for interior renovations were due May 1.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Library Trustees Approve Policy and Funding Changes

The Canton Public Library will close April 27-29 while its catalog and related services transition to new software; trustees also unanimously approved a $35,000 transfer for HVAC and roof repairs.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Library Sets Three-Day Catalog Migration Closure

The Board unanimously approved closing the library to the public on April 27, 28, and 29 for the OCLN catalog migration. It also unanimously approved meeting-room policy language prohibiting political activity supporting a single candidate, group of candidates, or ballot measure, while allowing some civic debates.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Library Trustees Review Services and Projects

The library’s recently ratified AFSCME contract provides wage increases over three years and authorizes Sunday openings beginning on or after July 1, 2027. The library also reported approval for a grant providing 30 free laptops and Chromebooks for use during renovations and afterward.

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