Maynard Library Board of Trustees elects new leadership during July meeting. At the July 14 meeting, the board elected Chris Rees as Chair, Jane Healy as Secretary, and Richard Pepin as Member at Large. Library Director Jean Maguire was named Vice President of the Minuteman Library Network. The
Maynard library reports building project on track for July completion. Library Director Jean Maguire reported a successful Read-a-Thon held June 23 with 53 attendees raising funds for children's programming. The Pridefest library table attracted an estimated 120 visitors and issued 16 new cards.
Maynard Library Board of Trustees approves handbook changes and reviews library programming. The board voted to approve proposed changes to the trustee handbook following review by the Town Administrator's office, with final approval pending Town Counsel review. Library Director Jean Maguire
Maynard Library Board of Trustees meets monthly to advance operations and programming. The board approved prior minutes and received notification of a second FY26 State Aid Award of $16,770.45, bringing total state aid to $33,381.30, funds used primarily for collection materials. Jean Maguire,
Maynard Library Trustees approve twin policies on programs and study spaces. Director Jean Maguire reported the FY27 budget request remains on track and announced receipt of a $50,000 anonymous gift, delivered through the Friends of the Library, directed toward facility improvements and young adult
Maynard Library Board approves Narcan kits at no cost to patrons. The Board, chaired by Francis S. Wyman, supported the public health initiative after Library Director Jean Maguire provided background on kit availability and funding. The library also reported a pre-storm circulation surge of 626
Maynard Library Board approves FY2027 budget without modification, advances building projects. Library Director Jean Maguire reported that the FY2027 budget request has been included without modification in the Town Administrator's recommendation to the Select Board. The board awarded the stairwell
Library Board advances FY27 budget without modification to Select Board recommendation. Director Jean Maguire reported Children's Librarian Mark Malcolm has returned to regular duties, and the Board reviewed developments in accessibility initiatives including a loop system for hearing-impaired
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