Library faces rising materials costs; reviews strategic progress
Sterling library board faces rising materials costs while preparing expanded summer programming. Library Director Alex Grebinar reported that vendor pricing changes will increase book and materials costs despite reduced shipping fees, prompting the library to print book labels in-house. Circulation
Trustees of the Conant Public Library · Meeting of June 8, 2026
Sterling library board faces rising materials costs while preparing expanded summer programming. Library Director Alex Grebinar reported that vendor pricing changes will increase book and materials costs despite reduced shipping fees, prompting the library to print book labels in-house. Circulation has grown steadily at 1 to 2 percent monthly with strong program attendance.
The board reviewed 2026 strategic goals including expanded world language collections and enhanced technology resources, while preparing for the summer reading program that achieved record enrollment of 456 young readers last year.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 241 words
Source: the Trustees of the Conant Public Library meeting of June 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Sterling meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Sterling who follows town government? Share Townbrief Sterling: they can sign up free.