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Franklin Public Library Board of Directors Meeting

March 30, 2026 · Franklin, MA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-30 (DOCX)
Retrieved May 1, 2026 from www.franklinma.gov ↗
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Attendees

Charleen Belcher (Board Member)
Kathleen Gerwatowski (Board Member)
Amanda Rabbitt (Board Member)
Barbara Steele (Board Member)
Alison Wallace (Board Member)
Caleigh Keating (Youth Services Librarian)
Felicia Oti (Library Director)
Letha Heminway (Public Commenter)
Liz Pungitore (Public Commenter)
✓ Present: 9/9

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Summer Reading Program

Caleigh Keating discussed the summer reading program and her role in overseeing book selection.

#2

Library Kiosks

Amanda Rabbitt suggested installing library kiosks at MBTA stations and Felicia Oti agreed to investigate costs.

#3

Strategic Planning

Felicia Oti presented the Franklin Public Library Strategic Planning Themes document and the board discussed the strategic plan.

#4

Library Facility Rentals Policy

Felicia Oti presented a draft of the Library Facility Rentals Policy and the board agreed to review it in more depth at a future meeting.

#5

FY27 Budget Public Hearings

The board was informed of the upcoming FY27 budget public hearings on May 20th and 21st.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Letha Heminway · Topic: None specified

Joined the meeting as a representative of the Friends of Franklin Library

Liz Pungitore · Topic: None specified

Joined the meeting as a representative of the Friends of Franklin Library