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Library Director Jennifer Jones reported that summer reading programs began June 18 and youth story hours started June 16. Programs listed for the coming weeks include an outdoor story time (weather permitting), a short run of \"Playing with Purpose\" on Wednesdays, an art program for teens and adults, Flying High Dogs, Candy Bar Bingo for adults and a family STEAM night on July 7. The library is co‑sponsoring a concert with the arts council on Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m.

Friends StoryWalk dedication: Maria (Friends volunteer) told trustees she sought permission from the park commission and proposed a StoryWalk dedication for Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. with a rain date of July 13. She invited Basil’s family, Namasket Week and Lake Cam for the short outdoor ceremony.

MBLC showcase visit: The board was told that Maureen Amiot, the new director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), is making a multi‑day tour of libraries in the region. Lakeville is scheduled as a stop on the second day; the meeting noted a Thursday lunch‑time stop at noon on July 31 (showcase format) to demonstrate network offerings and local programs. Trustees discussed refreshments and logistics for hosting visiting librarians and MBLC staff.

Staffing and personnel: Jones said the library has chosen a candidate for the library clerk position; the hire is undergoing background checks and paperwork with a tentative start date of July 1. She also reported that circulation staff member Carol Magner’s official last day is June 26; the board discussed recognition and transitional arrangements.

Additional staff items: The town is considering a combined staff training and appreciation event for municipal employees, tentatively Aug. 28. Trustees discussed closing operations that afternoon if the town proceeds and noted possible topics such as Alzheimer’s awareness or active‑shooter training; details depend on select‑board approval. Jones also noted two staff milestones: Teresa will reach 20 years of service in September and Tammy will reach 20 years in January; trustees asked for ideas for recognition.

Other operational notes: Director Jones told trustees the library received several recent donations, including $200 from the Bristol County Treasurer Collectors Association, $50 from Brotherhood of Shu and Allied Craftsman, and an $800 memorial gift from staff in memory of Dr. Neil Bornstein; Friends purchased an annual pass to the Cahoon Museum of American Art for two adults and up to four children. The library’s Food for Fines initiative collected $152.05 worth of food donations toward fines.

Facilities and budget: Jones reminded trustees that town meeting passed FY ’26 budget items, including capital repairs for the roof and controls; she plans to ask Buildings & Grounds to put the roof work out to bid beginning July 1. She also reported an ongoing outdoor leak and a possible large water bill related to irrigation/grounds work; trustees discussed follow up with town maintenance staff.

Trustees will host or support the MBLC showcase and the Friends StoryWalk dedication and continue to prepare for the library’s July 14 anniversary events.

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Jones listed specific resources that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is cutting from the shared statewide subscriptions: Peterson’s Career & Test Prep, Transparent Language, HeritageQuest and several specialized Gale In Context modules. She said the MBLC retained broader Gale resources but removed more specialized titles to reduce costs. Jones said the MBLC has published guidance and the library will share information with patrons via social media.

Jones told trustees the cuts take effect July 1 and that the MBLC and the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium are exploring pricing options should funding be restored. She said, however, that “no one really knows if and when the funding will be restored,” and that schools and academic libraries would be disproportionately affected.

Trustees asked whether the cuts were the MBLC’s choice; Jones explained that MBLC prioritized broad coverage and kept general Gale resources while removing specialized modules. The board did not take formal action on the matter but asked staff to provide public-facing information and to monitor any consortium purchasing options.

The director said the library will attempt to support students and patrons with alternative resources and that the library will post updates as the MBLC or consortium decisions evolve.

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The board approved a revised volunteer policy that removes a proposed waiver and retains a requirement for a CORI check and a volunteer application. Trustees also voted to hire Baystate Softwash to perform an exterior soft‑wash of the building ahead of the library’s anniversary reception on July 14. Finally, trustees approved a $60 reimbursement to trustee Nancy Lafay for plant supplies and waived the reading of the May 28 minutes.

The measures were presented during routine business and passed by voice vote. Library Director Jennifer Jones summarized the volunteer policy changes and explained that town hall had no current requirement for a separate liability waiver; the board removed the waiver language from the draft and left the CORI/application requirement in place. The board voted to adopt the policy as revised.

Trustees solicited three quotes for exterior cleaning. Jones said she had asked bidders to exclude roof work because the roof is scheduled for replacement under FY ’26 capital repairs. After discussion about price and methods, Jones moved to accept the Baystate Softwash quote; a trustee seconded the motion and the board approved it by voice vote. Jones said the work is expected to be done before the July 14 anniversary reception.

The board also approved reimbursement of $60 to trustee Nancy Lafay for supplies to replant barrels and floral displays at the library entrance and gazebo. The reimbursement was moved and approved by voice vote.

Votes at a glance
- Adopt updated volunteer policy (removed waiver; CORI and application retained): approved by voice vote.
- Contract award to Baystate Softwash for exterior soft‑wash and gutter brightening (roof excluded): approved by voice vote.
- Reimbursement to Nancy Lafay, $60, for landscaping supplies: approved by voice vote.

Board members in the meeting reiterated that funding for building maintenance will be available with the FY ’26 appropriations that passed at the town meeting; trustees expect capital work (roof and controls) to go out to bid beginning July 1. Discussion leading into the cleaning contract referenced that maintenance funds will be available in July.

The board adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

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Lakeville Library schedules summer programs, StoryWalk dedication and MBLC showcase visit; staff updates reported

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Lakeville trustees approve volunteer-policy update, hire soft‑wash contractor and OK small reimbursements