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Aug 21, 2026

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Library Board Approves Safe Child Policy

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Library Board Approves Safe Child Policy

The Board approved the Safe Child Policy as presented and canceled its July 27 and August 24 meetings, with a special meeting to be called if needed. The library’s new catalog app is now available, and summer reading programs begin June 23.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Library Budget Approved Without Sunday Hours

The FY27 library budget was approved as submitted, but it does not include additional Sunday hours. The library expects Sunday service would cost $140,000 and will look for other funding options.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Library Catalog Switch Brings June Shutdown

The library will move to new catalog systems, with services shutting down for eight days beginning June 3, 2026. The mobile app will expire April 7, and holds cannot be placed during the shutdown, though patrons will keep their place for existing holds.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Library Considers Sunday Hours Expansion

The Library Board discussed a proposed FY27 budget increase of approximately $107,000 to add Sunday hours, including staff wages and one additional full-time position; no final budget approval was made.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

Library approves 10 Sunday openings

The Board unanimously approved the library’s Sunday hours plan, which provides for 10 Sundays in fiscal year 2026. Members also said they will continue seeking town funding to support more Sunday openings.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Library Board Approves Policy Updates

The Library Board unanimously approved four library policies, including updated rules for programs and requests to review library materials. The board also approved canceling its November 24 and December 22 meetings and holding one special meeting on December 1, 2025.

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Briefing

Sep 29, 2025

Library Approves 2026 Holiday Calendar

The Library Board unanimously approved the 2026 library calendar, including opening on Friday, July 3, and closing on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Library approves hearing process and staff closure

The Board unanimously approved a Library Board Hearing Process and agreed to keep the library closed until 2 p.m. on November 6, 2025, for staff training. The library reported 2,200 visitors for BookWyrm and 800 attendees at the Back to School Bash, with all summer programs exceeding attendance expectations.

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