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Library board approves June 24 summer reading kickoff, addresses state aid shortfall.

Southwick Public Library Board of Trustees met to review April programming and address FY 2027 budget constraints. Director Lynn Blair reported 3,020 visitors and 5,369 circulated items in April, with 257 attendees at 22 programs. The Summer Reading Kick-off will be held June 24 from 5:00 to 7:30

Library Board approves two revised policies and grapples with steep budget cuts.

Southwick Public Library Board approves revised lending policies, faces 10 percent budget cut. The board unanimously approved updates to the Hotspot and Library of Things forms and revised the Circulation to Non-certified Municipalities Policy. Director Lynn Blair reported March circulation of 562

Library Board approves policy on access to resources for minors.

Southwick Library Board of Trustees approves modified minor access policy on March 10. The board unanimously accepted amended policies including the Welcome to the Library statement and a revised Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors policy clarifying the use of filtering software in

Library Board approves policy updates, hires part-time assistant.

Southwick Public Library Board unanimously adopts two policy updates and backs funding for new position. Library Director Lynn Blair reported 34 programs served 373 participants in December and January, with January use statistics rising year-over-year despite daily borrowing limits on the Hoopla