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Library Trustees approved pavilion policy and planned retreat

Harvard Library Trustees unanimously approved a pavilion use policy designating the space as a free community venue for public events by reservation during library hours, with a one-week advance notice requirement. Director Mary Wilson reported July-August circulations at 21,978, down slightly from

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Harvard library trustees wrap up FY26 and plan summer retreat.

The Harvard Public Library Trustees approved the prior month's minutes and heard Director Mary Wilson report that FY26 closed on budget with all certification numbers met. Circulation totaled 126,612 items for the year, with June alone hitting 11,372 checkouts split between physical and

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Library Trustees elect officers; state budget secured for materials

Harvard Library Trustees unanimously elected their slate of officers on June 1, naming Stacie Cassat Green as Chair, Gail Coolidge as Treasurer, and Rebecca Brown as Clerk. Director Mary Wilson confirmed that the state budget passed and the library met its Materials Acquisition Requirement, with

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Library Trustees approve pavilion policy, schedule summer concerts.

Library Trustees approve revised pavilion policy and finalize summer programming. Director Mary Wilson reported that the Finance Committee and Select Board have approved the budget, and that accountant assistant Catherine Bowen will resign April 30. The board scheduled four outdoor concerts

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Library Trustees approve February minutes, defer pavilion-use request

Harvard Library Trustees unanimously approved their February minutes and rejected a pavilion-use request for an outgoing superintendent's farewell party, finding it does not comply with policy. Director Mary Wilson reported February circulation at 11,452 items (24 percent e-materials), up from

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