Southwick Public Library closed fiscal year 2026 with 97 percent of accounts spent while Director Lynn Blair remained on leave of absence. The town's accounting office covered budget shortfalls by transferring $5,000 from staffing to maintenance and $200 from electricity to fuel.
Library Board reviews budget and discusses director's absence. The FY 2027 budget, approved by voters in May, increases salaries 4 percent to $341,477 while reducing operations spending 8 percent to $171,109. Assistant Director Heather Dunfee reported that staff support is strong during Director
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
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
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
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
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