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2018-07-16 LAG Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Library Trustees
Date: 2025-12-08 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Public Library Location: Community Room
Address: 64 Middlesex Avenue Agenda:
Purpose: General Business
Meeting Called By: Amy Lannon for Chair Cappy Popp
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Town of Reading
Meeting Posting with Agenda
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be dis cussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Community Preservation Act Study Committee Update
IV. Winter Programming Update
V. Rooted in Reading Final Report
VI. Update on Library Terrace Project and Status of Ad Hoc Library
Landscape Committee
VII. Discussion and Vote: Updates to the Gift Policy
VIII. Financial Report
a. FY27 Draft Level I Budget
b. FY26 Update
IX. Director's Report
X. Approval of November 12, 2025, Meeting Minutes
XI. Future Agenda Items
a. January
i. Community Outreach and Engagement Update
ii. Update on Supplemental Spending
b. February
i. Technology Plan Update
ii. Patron Self-Service report
Community Preservation Act
in Reading
Presentation by the
Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee
readingma.gov/CPA
What is the Community Preservation Act (CPA)?
A Massachusetts law that permits communities to levy a small property tax surcharge to
raise money for specific types of projects:
●open space preservation (conservation and recreation),
●historical preservation, and
●affordable housing creation and preservation.
State contributes a percentage match
201 of the 351 towns and cities have chosen
to adopt the CPA, but Reading has not yet
Who are we?
The "Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee"
●Established by the Select Board in 2024
●Includes representatives from conservation, recreation, historic preservation, affordable
housing, finance, and the Select Board plus one at-large member
Charged to "study the merits of the CPA and the various methods for adoption and present
its findings to the Select Board"
Originally created with the November 2024 election in mind, now looking at November 2026
What could CPA do?
●Open space: Trails, conservation, invasive species control
●Recreation: Birch Meadow, playgrounds, fields
●Affordable housing: (Re)develop Housing
Authority properties, develop housing plans
●Historic preservation: Town Hall, Pleasant St,
Parker Tavern… and of course, the Library!
Opportunities to make money go further:
●Match for state and federal grants
●Borrowing against CPA for larger projects
How much would we raise?
(based on actual FY25 property
values, residential only)0.5%1%1.5%
Local surcharges
collected...$395,155 $790,309 $1,185,464
... plus FY21 state
match of 39%$549,265 $1,098,530 $1,647,794
... plus FY24 state
match of 14%$450,476 $900,952 $1,351,428
What range of cost is being considered?
(based on actual FY25
single-family home
values)
Assessed
value
Current
tax
Surcharge Rate Options
0.5%1%1.5%
Average $893,069 $11,012 $48.89 $97.79 $146.68
Median $840,800 $10,367 $45.67 $91.34 $137.01
Bottom 10%$673,500 $8,304 $35.36 $70.71 $106.07
Top 10%$1,187,680 $14,644 $67.06 $134.11 $201.17
What next?
●November 2025: Informational report to Town Meeting
●January or February 2026: Informational report to the Select Board
●April 2026: Town Meeting vote on whether or not to submit CPA to the voters
If approved by Town Meeting:
●November 2026: Town-wide vote on whether or not to adopt CPA
If approved by the voters:
●April 2027: Town Meeting vote on creating a Community Preservation Committee
●April 2028: Town Meeting vote on first allocation of CPA funds
●July 2028: First distribution of CPA funds
Gift Policy
GIFT POLICY
The Board of Trustees of the Reading Public Library welcomes and encourages gifts
and donations that are consistent with the Library's mission statement and collection
development policies. Donors are encouraged to speak to the Director if they have
questions or would like more information on donating to the Library.
Books and Other Materials
The Library does not accept donations of materials for the general collection. Instead, the
Friends of the Reading Public Library will accept new and gently used materials for their
book sale room. All proceeds from these sales go to support Library programs, museum
passes, and other library services.
Financial Donations
The Reading Public Library accepts financial gifts to support programs, services, and
collections. Tax-deductible donations may be made in several ways.
Reading Public Library
Bequests and unrestricted gifts of any amount to purchase suitable materials, furnishings,
or equipment in memory of a friend or relative or in honor of a special occasion (birthday,
etc.) are welcome. The Library will make every effort to honor the donor's wishes for the
purchase of specific titles and subjects, or for furnishings and equipment.
Friends of the Reading Public Library, Inc.
Membership donations and financial gifts to the Friends support many ongoing Library
programs and other library services.
Reading Public Library Foundation, Inc.
Pledges and donations of cash, securities, or real estate, etc., to the Reading Public
Library Foundation support an endowment fund that provides for the long-term and capital
needs of the Library.
Other Gifts
Gifts of non-collection or non-financial items must be discussed with and approved by the
Library Director or the Board of Library Trustees.
Gift Policy
Terms and Conditions
The Board of Library Trustees cannot accept all gifts and requests. Prospective donors
begin the process by contacting the Library Director. Gifts will be considered using the
following criteria:
• Relevance to the Library's mission statement and collection development policies
• Space availability
• Cost of maintenance, processing, or storage
• Significance to the community
• Restrictions or limitations set by the donor
• Added value or improvement to the space, collection, or services
Upon approval and acceptance of a gift, the Library will provide an acknowledgment of
receipt and acquisition to the donor using the contact information provided. This
acknowledgment includes a description of the gift.
Gifts accepted by the Library Director or the Board of Library Trustees become the sole
property of the Reading Public Library and may be sold or discarded as the Board sees
fit.
The Library cannot assign a market value to gifts other than monetary donations. For tax
purposes, it is the donor's responsibility to assign value and to document it for the Internal
Revenue Service.
Adopted: September 2002
Amended: December 2019
December 2025
As of November 30 (42%)Trustee Budget Summary
SUMMARY Orginal $$ Rev/Adj Expended Encumbered Balance % Used
Municipal Salaries 1,810,050$ -$ 675,724$ -$ 1,134,326$ 37.33%
Municipal Expenses 156,000$ -$ 98,362$ -$ 57,638$ 63.05%
Municipal Materials 294,000$ -$ 125,391$ -$ 168,609$ 42.65%
Fines & Fees 12,349$ 5,971$ 4,705$ -$ 13,615$ N/A
State Aid 105,463$ -$ 5,346$ 842$ 99,275$ N/A
Gifts 160,405$ 177,445$ 22,250$ -$ 315,601$ N/A
Trusts (Expendable Funds) 111,514$ 1,838$ 6,038$ -$ 107,314$ N/A
TOTALS $2,649,781 $185,254 $937,815 $842 $1,896,378
Municipal Appropriation Orginal $$ Rev/Adj Expended Encumbered Balance % Used
Salaries - Library Administration 485,300$ 188,884$ -$ 296,416$ 38.92%
Salaries - Leave Buyback* -$ 920$ -$ (920)$
Salaries - Collection Services 537,350$ 192,838$ -$ 344,512$ 35.89%
Salaries - Public Services 787,400$ 293,082$ -$ 494,318$ 37.22%
Expenses - General
Library Maint Contract Supp 24,000$ 8,194$ -$ 15,806$ 34.14%
Professional Development 14,000$ 6,251$ -$ 7,749$ 44.65%
Library Programs 4,000$ 68$ -$ 3,932$ 1.69%
Software/ Licenses 74,000$ 70,920$ -$ 3,080$ 95.84%
Library Supplies 9,000$ 2,236$ -$ 6,764$ 24.85%
Office Supplies 5,000$ 773$ -$ 4,227$ 15.46%
Technology 9,000$ 9,526$ -$ (526)$ 105.85%
OESJ (NEW) 17,000$ 394$ -$ 16,606$ 2.32%
Materials 294,000$ 125,391$ -$ 168,609$ 42.65%
Books 36,693$ -$
Audio 1,275$ -$
Video 832$ -$
Periodicals 253$ -$
Electronic Resources 41,650$ -$
Other Materials 5,111$ -$
Overdrive (eBooks / eAudiobooks) 39,576$ -$
TOTALS 2,260,050$ -$ 937,445$ -$ 1,360,573$ 41.48%
Fines and Fees Orginal $$Rev/Adj Expended Encumbered Balance
Revenue (and Carryover)12,349$ 5,971$ -$ $18,320
Materials -$
Supplies 4,705$ -$ ($4,705)
TOTALS 12,349$ 5,971$ 4,705$ -$ $13,615
State Aid Orginal $$Rev/Adj Expended Encumbered Balance
Revenue (and Carryover)105,463$ -$ -$ -$ 105,463$
Expenses -$
Office Supplies -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Professional Development -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Materials -$ -$ 29$ -$ (29)$
Library Other -$ -$ 4,531$ -$ (4,531)$
Library Equipment -$ -$ 786$ 842$ (1,628)$
TOTALS 105,463$ -$ 5,346$ 842$ 99,275$
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As of November 30 (42%)Trustee Budget Summary
Gifts & Donations Orginal $$ Adj/Income Expended Encumbered Balance
Revenue (and Carryover)23,629$ 18,832$ 18,667$ -$ 23,794$
Professional Development -$ -$ 245$ -$ (245)$
Recreational -$ -$ 397$ -$ (397)$
Programs & Services Adults 27,922$ -$ -$ -$ 27,922$
Programs & Services Teens 24,265$ -$ -$ -$ 24,265$
Programs & Services OESJ 1,496$ -$ 400$ -$ 1,096$
Programs & Services Childrens 25,870$ -$ -$ -$ 25,870$
Programs & Services- Local History 500$ -$ -$ -$ 500$
Garden -$ 158,500$ 2,541$ -$ 155,959$
Studio 28,415$ -$ -$ -$ 28,415$
RPL Foundation 647$ -$ -$ -$ 647$
Materials 27,662$ 113$ -$ -$ 27,775$
TOTALS 160,405$ 177,445$ 22,250$ -$ 315,601$
Trusts Original $$Avail/Income Expended Encumbered Expendable Balance
Appleton / Mansfield 9,030$ 229$ -$ -$ 9,259$
Edward Appleton 39,366$ 506$ 6,038$ -$ 33,834$
R/M Babcock 3,733$ 84$ -$ -$ 3,816$
Stephen Foster 8,464$ 244$ -$ -$ 8,708$
Charles Torrey 1,436$ 28$ -$ -$ 1,464$
Donald Tuttle 1,200$ 19$ -$ -$ 1,219$
Elaine & George Long 38,640$ 498$ -$ -$ 39,137$
Barbara Hewitt 7,815$ 191$ -$ -$ 8,006$
James Rawstron 1,830$ 39$ -$ -$ 1,869$
TOTALS 111,514$ 1,838$ 6,038$ -$ 107,314$
Name Non-Expend Purpose
11,000$
5,000$
3,598$ "Books on literary subjects and self-government" (BOOKS)
12,000$ "Books … to be inscribed 'Stephen Foster Fund'" (BOOKS)
1,000$ "Books on non-fictional subjects" (NONFICTION BOOKS)
500$ "Books"
5,000$ "Books or Equipment"
8,952$ "Books"
1,613$ "Books on tape& furniture to house books on tape" (AUDIOBOOKS)
TOTALS 48,663$
Stephen Foster
Appleton / Mansfield "…for the purchase of books other than those listed as fiction" (NONFICTION BOOKS)
Edward Appleton "Purchase of books, paintings, engravings, works of art or other suitable useful furnishings for
said library.
R/M Babcock
Charles Torrey
Donald Tuttle
Elane & George Long
Barbara Hewitt
James Rawstron
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December Board of Library Trustees Meeting
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
a) FY27 Level 1 Budget Recommendation: $2,320,000 (+2.7%)
The Finance Committee has provided guidance on an overall municipal budget increase
of 3%, including the use of $6.75M in free cash. Based on this, the Town Manager
recommends a FY27 non-union salary increase of one step plus a 1.25% cost-of-living
adjustment (COLA), resulting in a library-wide salary increase of 2.9%. The modest
1.8% increase in the expense budget reflects RPL's sensitivity to the town-wide fiscal
constraints and our commitment to responsible resource management during this
challenging budget cycle.
Salaries (+2.9%): The proposed budget maintains current funding levels for the
substitute line (Administration) and Sunday coverage (Collection Services and Public
Services), with the step and COLA increase for employees.
Expenses (+1.8%): RPL fully expended its budgeted expenses in FY23, FY24, and
FY25. To manage costs effectively, this budget reduces or maintains level funding for
most expense categories, with two exceptions:
• Library Materials: +2.6% increase to comply with state certification
requirements
• Software Licenses & Support: +7.4% increase to address vendor price
inflation
RPL expects to maintain current service levels with minimal disruption under these
budget constraints for the fiscal year.
LIBRARY WAGES FY26 Budget FY27 Request $ Change % Change
Administration 485,300$ 503,000$ 17,700$ 3.6%
Collection Services 537,350$ 552,350$ 15,000$ 2.8%
Public Services 787,400$ 806,700$ 19,300$ 2.5%
1,810,050$ 1,862,050$ 52,000$ 2.9%
EXPENSES FY26 Budget FY27 Request $ Change % Change
Library Materials 294,000$ 301,700$ 7,700$ 2.6%
Equipment Contract/Repair 24,000$ 24,000$ -$ 0.0%
Software License & Support 74,000$ 79,500$ 5,500$ 7.4%
Technology Supplies 9,000$ 8,000$ (1,000)$ -11.1%
General Supplies 14,000$ 12,250$ (1,750)$ -12.5%
Professional Development 14,000$ 12,000$ (2,000)$ -14.3%
OESJ Professional Services 17,000$ 17,000$ -$ 0.0%
Library Programs 4,000$ 3,500$ (500)$ -12.5%
450,000$ 457,950$ 7,950$ 1.8%
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b) FY26 Update: Salaries are running 1.3% below budget. Expense and materials
accounts are as expected.
c) November Gifts
DONOR AMOUNT PURPOSE
Cherrie Dubois $30.00 In Honor of Andrea Fiorillo’s Service
to the Reading Public Library
Cash Donations $17.25 General use
Total $47.25
IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
a) November Snapshot
Physical Circulation Overdrive Circulation
Usage November 2025 October 2025 November 2024
Circulation 25,502 26,638 27,644
Locker Use 145 161 36
Meeting Rooms Rentals 42 48 35
Museum Passes 128 115 114
New Library Cards 128 129 111
Overdrive 5,332 5,624 5,148
Programs 55 78 57
Reference Questions 1,834 1,844 1,884
Visitors 15,099 15,712 14,430
Volunteer Hours 45 10 25.25
b) Collections, Programs, and Services
i) Please check out the Winter Events brochure for a preview of what’s coming up in
December 2025 through February 2026.
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ii) The library hosted the Northeast Arc Autism Support Fair. There were over 20
organizations at the Fair, and we met several new patrons and gave them
information about the library. The Northeast Arc will also be holding a gingerbread
workshop in December and an art show in the spring.
iii) November was marked by continued relationship-building and outreach. Partners
and connections included:
• Chabad of Wakefield
• Killam Elementary School
• Mystic Valley Elder Services
• Northeast ARC Resource Fair
• Parker Middle School
• Peter Sanborn Place
• Pleasant Street Center
• Reading Garden Club
• Reading Health Department
• RPS ML Team (Multilingual Learners)
c) Personnel
i) In early November, Ashley Cristiano became a full-time Librarian I on our Adult
Reference team. Ashley’s career at RPL began as a substitute librarian in March
2025. We are pleased to have her join the team full-time! Please stop by the
Reference desk to introduce yourself!
ii) In November, we bid a fond farewell to Andrea Fiorillo, who has taken an exciting
position at the Cambridge Public Library.
iii) We are pleased to announce that, effective December 8, Olivia McElwain has been
promoted to Public Services Division Head. Olivia joined us six years ago and has
consistently taken on greater responsibilities over the years, demonstrating the
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to excel in this senior leadership position.
We will be posting for a new Librarian II – Children’s immediately.
iv) We celebrate the following work anniversary this month:
• Rebecca Bailey (8 years)
i) Professional Development (selected)
• Best Practices for Onboarding New Staff
• Creating Thriving Workplaces: Mental Health & Well-being
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• Engagement Beats Promotion: Using Partnerships to Raise Awareness
• From Rotary to the Local Bar: Unexpected Allies in Library Outreach
• Library of Things Roundtable
• Municipal Finance 101: Budgeting & Best Practices for Library Directors and
Trustees
• New England Libraries Teen Summit 2025
• Redefining Literacy for Multilingual Learners
• Self-Care for Burnout, Vicarious Trauma and Moral Injury: A Conversation with
Therapist Gabrielle Juliano-Villani
• Talk the Talk: Mastering Communication Skills for Positive Library Relationships
• Talking Teen Services Strengths-Based Relationship Building Panel
• The Art of Asking Good Questions Using the Question Formulation Technique
• There’s Always Something Happening at the Library: Becoming a Daily
Destination for Your Community
• "They asked you for WHAT?!" Helping Your Patrons Outsmart Scammers and
Avoid Fraud
• Try Strategic Merchandising to Pump Up Library Usage
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Fang Lannon, Director (she/her)
December 4, 2025
Town of Reading
Meeting Minutes
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2016-09-22 LAG Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Library Trustees
Date: 2025-11-12 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Public Library Location: Community Room
Address: 64 Middlesex Avenue Session: Open Session
Purpose: General Meeting Version: Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Cappy Popp, Chair; Patrick Egan, Vice-Chair; Andrew Gregory; Andrew
Grimes, Secretary; Kelli Bacon; Monette Verrier
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Michelle Filleul, Assistant Director; Meaghan Clemente, Administrative
Assistant;
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Andrew Grimes, Secretary
Topics of Discussion:
I. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
II. Public Comment
A member of the Community Preservation Act Study Committee approached Ms. Bacon
regarding the possibility of presenting to the Board for approximately 15 minutes at a
future meeting. The Committee is presenting to various boards around Town. Ms. Bacon
will follow up regarding availability for the Board’s December or January meeting.
III. RMHS DECA Scholarship Program Charitable Collection Request
A Reading Memorial High School student is interested in hosting a table or stand at the
Library to raise money for the school's Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
scholarship program.
Ms. Clemente followed up several times to request more information about the program
and the collection, such as proposed dates, times, and locations within the Library, but
unfortunately never received a response. The Reading Education Foundation currently
has a Festival of Trees display in the Library lobby until Friday, December 5. A Toys for
Tots collection box is also currently located in the Library lobby until Friday, December
12. Due to limited space available in the Library lobby and the lack of additional
information, the Board doesn't need to vote on this collection request at this time. The
student mentioned connecting with other local businesses and community locations, so
they have hopefully secured an alternative collection site.
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IV. Discussion and Vote: Updates to the Policy on Distribution, Posting, and
Collection of Materials
Motion: To approve the Policy on Distribution, Posting, and Collection of Materials as
presented.
(Egan / Grimes)
Vote: Approved 6-0
V. Review: Updates to the Gift Policy
The Board determined that a reference to the “Friends” is clear regarding the Friends of
the Reading Public Library section of the policy. Ms. Filleul clarified that the Library’s
museum passes are now completely funded by the municipal budget and no longer
supported by the Friends. The Library is grateful for the Friends’ support of Library
programs and services. The Board will formally vote on the Gift Policy updates in
December.
VI. Financial Report
The FY26 budget is on track. Ms. Lannon will present the draft Level 1 FY27 budget at
the December 8 Select Board meeting. The FY27 budget, including any changes or
recommendations discussed, will be presented to the Select Board on December 9.
Former Library staff member Mary Ellen Downey made a memorial donation in memory
of several patrons.
Ms. Clemente clarified that Software and Licenses expenditures include the high cost of
the Library’s annual North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE) membership, which
allows for automated library network services and resource sharing. The NOBLE
membership represents a considerable portion of the municipal Software and Licenses
budget and is typically renewed in August at the beginning of the fiscal year. Annual
renewals such as this occur regularly at certain points throughout the fiscal year. The
timing of some regular annual renewals may cause budget usage percentages to appear
higher, especially at the beginning of the fiscal year. Total fiscal-year expenditures
should come close to the budgeted amounts by July.
VII. Director’s Report
Construction on the outdoor Library Terrace space began on Monday, November 12,
and will continue for approximately one month. The Library is grateful for the generous
support of the Reading Public Library Foundation and has already received positive
feedback from patrons. Ms. Filleul clarified that the Library Terrace project has not been
formally named, despite a typo on the project schedule.
The Library offers over 18 free and discounted passes to local and regional cultural
attractions. Although usage decreased during the COVID-19 lockdowns, it has steadily
risen over the past several years. The Battleship Cove museum pass was discontinued
due to low usage. RPL has added passes for Boston By Foot, Concord Museum,
Institute of Contemporary Art, Paddle Boston, and Plimoth Patuxet Museums.
RPL can now track interlibrary loans sent and received on a map, with more than 10
states represented so far.
Over 200 people attended the Connected Reading: A Resource Fair for Our Community
on Tuesday, October 28. The Office of Equity and the RPL hosted the Reading Mid-
Autumn Moon Festival in the Community Room on Saturday, October 25. Community
members of all ages enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment and cultural immersion
thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Library, Office of Equity and Social Justice,
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Reading Public Schools, Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, and Must Eats
Travel. Public Health Nurse Liv Bartolomei administered 62 vaccines at flu clinics hosted
in the Library Health Nook. Librarians scheduled five one-on-one technology help
appointments in October. Creative staff incorporated a book fair event into recent sixth-
grade tours.
Head of Public Services Andrea Fiorillo has accepted the position of Branch Manager for
the O’Neill Branch of the Cambridge Public Library. A celebration of her 13-plus years of
service will be held next Wednesday, November 19, in the Library Community Room.
Ms. Fiorillo’s last day will be Saturday, November 22. Substitute Librarian Ashley
Cristiano has been hired as a full-time Reference and Adult Services Librarian as of
Monday, November 10. Ms. Cristiano has experience with community outreach on the
book bike and providing coverage for all service desks.
Three staff members recently attended the 2025 New England Library Association
(NELA) Annual Conference in Newport, Rhode Island. Children’s Librarian Megan White
presented on Jane Goodall’s Roots, Shoots, and Leaves curriculum, including three
years of data on the kids’ inspiring projects and photos from the Citizen Kids program.
Ms. Fiorillo presented sessions on “Intellectual Freedom throughout New England” and
“Free Speech, the Rights of Minors, and Law Enforcement in Public Libraries.”
An October all-staff meeting focused on customer service skills. Ms. Fiorillo presented a
Law for Librarians update to all staff in November. Ms. Filleul highlighted various other
professional development opportunities that staff have recently engaged in.
Ms. Filleul clarified that data regarding OverDrive digital material lending from other
library networks is not yet available, so October circulation is actually slightly higher than
reported.
VIII. Approval of October 14, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025, Trustee Meeting as written.
(Egan / Gregory)
Vote: Approved 5-0-1 with Ms. Verrier abstaining
IX. Future Agenda Items
Ms. Bacon will follow up with members of the Community Preservation Act Study
Committee on a presentation to the Board in December or January.
The Board will vote on the amended Gift Policy and review the Level 1 Draft FY27
budget at their December 8 meeting. Ms. Lannon will then present the budget to the
Select Board on December 9. The Board will also receive an update on the Library's
winter programming and a final report on the Rooted in Reading grant.
In January, Ms. Filleul will update the Board on community outreach and engagement,
and Ms. Lannon will do a mid-year check-in on the supplemental spending budget.
Adjournment 7:21 p.m.
Motion: To Adjourn (Grimes / Gregory)
Vote: Approved 6-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrew Grimes, Secretary