Library trustees hear 100th anniversary, grant, program updates
Newbury's Library Board of Trustees reviewed director and program updates at its September meeting. Director Aila Colburn reported on ongoing IT and building improvements, including installation of a people-counter, computer replacements, and repairs to the Anderson Room exit.
Library · Meeting of September 15, 2026
Newbury's Library Board of Trustees reviewed director and program updates at its September meeting. Director Aila Colburn reported on ongoing IT and building improvements, including installation of a people-counter, computer replacements, and repairs to the Anderson Room exit. The library has secured a $2,500 "Creative Experiences" grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for a Spring into Arts program launching in 2027.
New programming includes a Dungeons and Dragons pilot and Reading Therapy dog beginning in October. The board discussed preparations for the library's 100th birthday celebration on September 19 and set its next meeting for October 21 at 4:30 PM.
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Source: the Library meeting of September 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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