Library Board approved free faxing and sustainability policies. The Trustees of the Conant Public Library voted unanimously to eliminate the $1-per-page faxing fee, a change Director Alex Grebinar said would advance the Sustainable Library Initiative's social equity objective.
Sterling library pursuing sustainability certification over next two years. The Conant Public Library Board of Trustees discussed plans to pursue Sustainable Libraries Initiative certification, focusing on environmental sustainability, economic feasibility and social equity as part of its strategic
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
Library trustees elect new officers following governance review. The Trustees of the Conant Free Public Library unanimously appointed Sara Petullo as Chair and Amanda Sayut as Secretary on May 18. Director Alex Grebinar reported receipt of $11,740 in second-installment state aid and was awarded a
Conant Public Library trustees unanimously back a $55,000 capital request to bring the lift lobby to code, to be voted at the May 4 town meeting as part of Article 15. Director Alex Grebinar reported the library is 75 percent through the fiscal year with balanced budget lines, and will return
Sterling Library Board approves circulation policy enabling account-sharing permissions. Director Alex Grebinar reported the new CWMARS-wide policy, effective March 29, allows cardholders to grant others permission to place holds, pick up holds, check out items, and view checkout history--with
Library board approves corrected January minutes, discusses FY 2027 budget cuts. Director Alex Grebinar told the Trustees of the Conant Public Library that the town's FY 2027 budget may fall nearly $400,000 short, forcing difficult decisions on staffing, hours, and operating expenses. Lift repairs
Library trustees approve prior minutes and learn waiver could let exterior lift reopen in weeks. Facilities Manager Chuck Goss told the board that an additional $55,000 will be needed at May town meeting to finish the lobby expansion project, but Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects has sought a
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