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Library director says Gardner library will meet state open-hours requirement for first time since 2009, seeks staff and grant support
Summary
Library Director Marita Clements told the council the library is on track to meet FY26 state certification requirements, plans to maintain Saturday hours, and described grant applications that would bring computers and funds for children's materials and furniture.
Marita Clements, director of the Gardner Public Library, told the city council on Feb. 6 that the library is on track to meet state certification requirements for fiscal year 2026 and that it will meet the open‑hours requirement in full for the first time since 2009. She said the library intends to keep Saturday hours throughout 2026 and plans to request budget support to maintain collection spending at approximately 15% of the operating budget.
Clements outlined…
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