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\"We're gonna start opening Sundays in November instead when people are actually coming in and using the building,\" Noelle said, explaining the change was driven by low Sunday usage in September and October and staffing difficulties. The new Sunday schedule will run November through March and then pause in April and May when use typically falls.

Noelle described several operational and outreach items:

- Programming and attendance: Adult programs showed high attendance this summer; teen programs are growing more slowly in part because the library lacked a dedicated teen librarian at times during the year.
- Consortium and patron cards: The library participates in the NOBLE consortium. Noelle explained that Danvers issues library cards to out-of-town users, which increases nonresident use of Danvers materials.
- Federal/state funding: The director said the federal cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services that affected the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners totaled about $3.5–3.6 million; an email the director received the day of the meeting indicated a potential partial restoration in Congress, but she cautioned that funding had not been finalized.
- Graffiti: Noelle reported a well-rendered eye painted on an exterior wall near the Gordon Room entrance; she said she reported it to police and would ask the Department of Public Works whether the paint could be removed.
- Outreach and partnerships: The director described ongoing collaboration with the middle school, the superintendent and the YMCA to expand after-school programming. She also reported work toward a welcome guide in at least one other language, memory kits for circulation, and English conversation classes run in sessions.
- Accessibility and inclusion: The library has offered multiple American Sign Language translators for programs, has installed hearing-loop devices at service desks and is expanding world-language collections (adult Spanish collection launched this year).
- Merchandising: The library plans to produce staff and trustee T-shirts to support outreach and visibility; trustees were invited to provide sizes.

Noelle said staffing is currently stable but noted continued pressures around Sunday staffing and that the assistant director’s long-term absence had slowed some projects. Trustees and staff also discussed potential renovation planning and a planned site visit to Gloucester's recently renovated historic library building.

Why it matters: The schedule change and outreach partnerships affect when and how residents can access library services. The director asked trustees to be prepared for advocacy and long-term planning for a building renovation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Peabody Institute Library of Danvers Trustees Meeting: 9/3/25","oneSentenceSummary","Director Noelle reported higher adult program attendance, slower teen participation, a plan to open Sundays November–March instead of year-round, partnerships with the middle school and YMCA, a graffiti incident outside the Gordon Room, and continued staffing stability.","taxTitle","Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts","taxId",56467,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493178,"Danvers trustees distribute director evaluation; discussion set to review process next month",833,221000,1054000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710804-e8f8b73664c80137656c743ab21f9b48&start=221&end=1054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710804-e8f8b73664c80137656c743ab21f9b48/thumbnail_221000.jpg","/articles/6493178/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Danvers-trustees-distribute-director-evaluation-discussion-set-to-review-process-next-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493178-98b89a49439f6f570d5f0f7c8ddaba77/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176122&Signature=JINNxT5AoMwwDcsb5ktWn9mcb80nbKoZ5jIh36wtClxb5D3dyGaNqDIvNVWdcbFV3yrnHDbf-o5zMWjbDE6JoHT1P7iulrnZ3R3pwM3Rl6GBxc5MooBsUewEsXtjXvGrke2~GtEpX7IHREFx5WHAx8UVs~-S1BejYEW~SIJqCN-xzRZrOVv9V0WEp43PU0w0nTFcj5-5JOpsYMPYnqjsHulrNQsvtvN128k0mZPdUgL8nOYRebySXI48aLCBvQaz-guSoLpW0Isg~sNIvwt8WXlR776CIH5js3VNKexHr5Uj4okf02BxLY0NeH4cG6uXMHBqyKQhwWDK9Rt-A-Ssfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peabody Institute Library trustees received a written evaluation of the library director prepared by the chair and vice chair and were told the form would be submitted to town hall. Some trustees raised concerns about the process for preparing the evaluation and asked to place a discussion of evaluation procedure on the next meeting agenda.

The chair said the evaluation instrument has been used for several years and that the chair and vice chair jointly prepared the director’s evaluation this year. The chair distributed copies to trustees in the meeting packet and said she would collect them at the end of the meeting. The chair also noted the evaluation had been submitted to town hall because the director needed a completed evaluation before consideration of any potential raise.

Trustee Charles asked about the opportunity for the broader board to participate. He said that he had not been involved in the evaluation and asked whether the whole board had been given a chance to consult. The chair responded that the evaluation is prepared by the chair and vice chair but offered to meet with any trustee in person. Trustees agreed to add a discussion of the evaluation process to the next meeting agenda, and the chair said she would note the request.

Why it matters: The trustees’ bylaws assign the board responsibility to select and review the library director. Trustees signaled interest in revisiting whether the current practice — limited to the chair and vice chair — should change to allow wider board participation.

Context and next steps

- Chair and vice chair prepared the evaluation form and shared copies with trustees at the meeting; the form will be returned to the chair after the meeting for submission to town hall.
- Several trustees said they would like to consider a process that allows all trustees to contribute individual evaluations and meet collectively. The chair agreed to place the evaluation-process discussion on the next agenda.

No formal vote was taken on changing the evaluation procedure at this meeting.","Chair and vice chair circulated a written director-evaluation form prepared for submission to town hall; some trustees asked to put evaluation-process participation on the next agenda to consider changing bylaws to involve the full board.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493181,"Danvers library trustees approve minutes, treasurer reports and amended FY26 internal budget",0,197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710804-e8f8b73664c80137656c743ab21f9b48&start=197&end=197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710804-e8f8b73664c80137656c743ab21f9b48/thumbnail_197000.jpg","/articles/6493181/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Danvers-library-trustees-approve-minutes-treasurer-reports-and-amended-FY26-internal-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493181-fe4dd4cbae155b454e90e0086adeb6a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176122&Signature=FXoyRDlGsmnjgQjmEBXFzV0M91WTG3VkGa8giZ96xmwlMeVktOEjZPNA~EJO0Z9zHzHEbHw-8ue8PTVICUrzQoDMQWbLmuUWIZ2nk4dvSFhE7fnD8riCQ2ClVei89~2i6xjAQSsdpsbPBDHdQhdSzuhB5AxvvVRROZ38xR-d9vvSlEKANZEzG-iCQBA0fju-gLGghlziyYxZWrj9B6PhljzfcM2NX1M9xDUKPLe39TQnlL5L7mKq2-zidrgNsYEoL9Niv4UDXVRYnYOtK4Ff4PEnqQ19IcnzGbQyWQ9IS6gxw0h~B-5C9OD0yp0VeF8pF8cLftJZaMV2D71NzhknDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peabody Institute Library trustees in Danvers unanimously approved routine meeting minutes, three monthly treasurer reports and an amended internal departmental budget for fiscal year 2026 at their first post-summer meeting.

The board voted to approve the minutes of the June 11 meeting. Trustee Jess moved the motion and Trustee Ken seconded; the vote was recorded as unanimous \"Aye.\" The board also approved monthly treasurer reports for May 30–June 30, June 30–July 31 and July 31–Aug. 29. The treasurer reported investment balances and year-to-date performance for each period before the board approved the reports by voice vote.

On the FY26 internal departmental budget, trustees approved an amended version that removed a placeholder $10,000 professional-development line that the treasurer recommended deleting. Charles moved to accept the amended budget; another trustee seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: The approvals keep routine financial oversight current and put the trustees on record about the library’s spending priorities for the coming year. The budget vote formalizes the board’s internal spending plan and confirms the trustees’ intent to use state-aid and trust funds for programming, digital resources and other designated needs.

Key votes and items approved

- Approve minutes of June 11, 2025 — Moved by Jess; seconded by Ken; outcome: approved, voice vote.
- Treasurer’s report (May 30–June 30, 2025) — Moved/second: recorded; outcome: approved, voice vote.
- Treasurer’s report (June 30–July 31, 2025) — Moved by Julie; seconded by Jess; outcome: approved, voice vote.
- Treasurer’s report (July 31–Aug. 29, 2025) — Moved by Jess; seconded by Ken; outcome: approved, voice vote.
- FY26 internal departmental library budget (amended to remove placeholder professional development line) — Moved by a trustee; seconded by Charles; outcome: approved, voice vote.

Financial highlights included in reports

- May 30–June 30: beginning balance $644,825.76; ending balance $666,746.74; year-to-date performance +6.46%.
- June 30–July 31: beginning balance $666,746.74; ending balance $670,143.04; reported net increase and year-to-date +7.1%.
- July 31–Aug. 29: beginning balance $670,143.04; ending balance $682,903.28.

Notes on the internal budget

The director outlined that the library moved $2,500 from a print-reference line into an e-library line to reflect rising digital-resource costs. The trustees discussed three major e-resource lines: a consortium/collection line listed at $54,500, an OverDrive (ebooks & eaudio) line at roughly $27,000, and a Noble consortium fee listed in the meeting packet (noted during discussion at $22,194). Trustees discussed continued upward pressure on e-resource costs and the difficulty of managing per-use services such as Hoopla and Kanopy.

No formal opposition to any of the motions was recorded.","At a September meeting, the Peabody Institute Library trustees approved minutes from June, three monthly treasurer reports and an amended FY26 internal departmental budget after removing a placeholder professional-development line.","actionData","errors"]

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