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Needham Library adds OverDrive costs to operating budget, seeks staff for expanded teen team room
Summary
Library leaders told the Finance Committee the library wants to move a $26,000 OverDrive/Libby Advantage account expense into the operating budget, reported rising foot traffic and program attendance, and proposed two DSR4 personnel requests tied to a planned team-room expansion.
Library officials briefed the Finance Committee on Feb. 5 on fiscal 2026 requests that would add a $26,000 OverDrive Advantage (Libby) license line to the operating budget, fund a new full-time reference/community outreach position and a part-time young-adult specialist to staff an expanded team room if May Town Meeting approves renovation funding.
Library presenters said visitation and circulation are rising: visits increased about 11% in the most recent year, teen program attendance rose about 49% and digital circulation via OverDrive/Libby remains popular. The library reported heavy growth in holds for…
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