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Director reports strong program attendance, Wi‑Fi demand and several facility updates
Summary
Library Director Jennifer Jones reported high program attendance (including 70 attendees across three story times), 530 Wi‑Fi sessions logged for the month and several facility items: Verizon installation nearly complete, a scheduled fire panel and sprinkler inspection, ongoing roof leaks, and water/well costs that have exceeded the budget.
Library Director Jennifer Jones told the Town of Lakeville Library Board of Trustees that children’s programs have returned strongly: story times resumed in January and drew about 70 attendees across three sessions the first week. Coding sessions using Dash and Sphero robots and a "Playing with Purpose" no‑tech program also continue, with smaller attendance allowing more hands‑on time.
Jones said she is pruning the collection by discarding noncirculating nonfiction and shifting to newer materials; discarded books in good condition go to Bay State Books for resale or donation, while damaged books are recycled. She also discussed whether to list…
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