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East Longmeadow library outlines summer programs, teen engagement and grant updates
Summary
Library Director Katie McGonigle presented the June 12 Director’s Report, highlighting the "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program for children, a teen bulletin-board outreach called "What I Wish I Knew," planned adult classes and an antiques appraisal event, and updates on multiple grant projects.
Library Director Katie McGonigle told the Board of Library Trustees on June 12 that the library will run a summer reading program for children titled "Plant a Seed, Read" and will schedule a series of in-library activities tied to that program.
McGonigle also described initiatives aimed at teen engagement, including adding bulletin boards in the Teen Area that invite teens to post peer advice under the heading "What I Wish I Knew." Planned adult offerings mentioned in the report include needle felting and pastel painting classes and an antiques appraisal event. The director provided updates on several ongoing grant projects; specific grant names and dollar amounts were not specified in the minutes.
The director noted that the Friends of the Library had completed their Spring Raffle Baskets event prior to a summer hiatus. At the meeting trustees also approved the May 22, 2026 minutes and later adjourned at 1:54 p.m.
