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Cross Mills Library seeks 3% town funding increase to cover rising costs
Summary
The Cross Mills Library director requested a 3% increase from Charlestown to cover cost‑of‑living and staffing expenses and highlighted the library’s technology, preschool and community programs.
The director of the Cross Mills Library told the Charlestown Town Council the small public library is seeking a 3% increase in town support to cover cost‑of‑living and staff expenses and to sustain programs that draw families from across the area.
At the council meeting the director summarized services: in addition to circulating print collections the library offers technology assistance, electronic materials, and a well‑attended preschool program. The director said, “Our request is for a 3% increase, which is to cover cost of living.”
Why it matters: Councilors questioned how electronic checkouts are counted and how the library’s programs drive usage, and they praised the library’s outreach. The director described a tech‑help appointment system launched about a year ago and said staff provide printing and one‑on‑one device help.
Council response: Members said the library’s preschool program and tech assistance are important community resources and indicated they would include the request in ongoing budget line‑by‑line reviews. No final appropriation was made during the session.
Ending: The council thanked the director for the briefing and signaled it will consider the 3% increase in upcoming budget deliberations.
