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Board of the Public Library

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Aug 21, 2026

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Library Renovation Needs $250,000 Fundraising

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Library reports budget freeze and staffing changes

The library is operating under a budget freeze while two staff departures create hiring needs; the director received permission to hire a part-time page for 4 to 8 hours weekly. A $10,000 accessibility grant application was not awarded.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Library Plans for Possible Demand Increase

The board discussed preparing for increased demand if Marblehead loses library certification, including possible effects on staffing and access to services; official decertification was described as potentially taking effect in January. The library’s FY27 budget is up 2.2%, which members said would functionally reduce operating capacity because it does not cover expected cost-of-living increases.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Library Seeks Funding for Entrance Project

Trustees discussed a roughly $300,000-$350,000 project to improve the Children’s Room entrance. The Friends have conditionally allocated $50,000, and the library expects another $50,000 from State Aid, but the Town Administrator did not commit town funding.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Library Renovation Needs $250,000 Fundraising

The library said its $100,000 town-approved contribution toward the renovation is contingent on raising another $250,000, with two large donations pending. The ADA grant was not awarded, and the board discussed fundraising to add the side entrance during the ongoing project.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Library Clarifies Meeting Room Rules

The library clarified its meeting room policy: larger-space reservations may be made no more than three weeks ahead, soundproof pods are free for up to two hours, and tutors will be charged $5 per hour. Art exhibits may run for four to eight weeks, with 15% of sales going to the library.

1 min readMunicipal coverage