Library Board of Trustees
The Falmouth Public Library Board of Trustees is a seven member, elected board. They serve as a vital link between the library and the community. The Trustees are library advocates and leaders in developing services for all members of the public.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Trustee’s Room ~ During this time of the Virus, meetings are held via Zoom. See the agenda and Zoom information at http://www.falmouthmass.us/AgendaCenter
Exceptions for Town Meeting and Elections will be posted. Meetings in July and August are traditionally held at the branch libraries at 6 pm.
Trustees
| Jenifer E. Alai, Recording Secretary | 2024 | |
| Kathryn Elder, Treasurer | 2022 | |
| Lindsay M. Hopewood, Corresponding Secretary | 2023 | |
| Judith L. Fenwick, Chair | 2023 | |
| Lucy C. Helfrich | 2024 | |
| Kathie Mount | 2024 | |
| Sylvia Szulkin, Vice Chair | 2022 |
What the Trustees Do
- Engage in the on-going planning process which assesses the needs of the community and the library, and the role of the library in the community.
- Hire the library director.
- Create written policies to govern library operations and programs, in cooperation with the library director.
- Advise the director in the preparation of the library budget, approve the final budget, participate in its presentation to Town Boards and officials, and actively support its adoption by Town Meeting.
- Monitor and oversee the maintenance of the library building and grounds, and regularly review facility needs.
- Speak and act as an advocate for the library.
- Support legislation which will benefit the library and the larger library community of which the Falmouth Public Library is a part.
- Provide a forum for public participation in policies and planning for the library.
Board of Library Trustees Bylaws
By Laws – Board of Library Trustees 2018
Administration
Linda E. Collins, Director
Jennifer Woodward, Assistant Director
Administrative Office Telephone: (508) 457-2555 ext. 2963
Board of Trustees – Meeting Agendas & Minutes
News – The Board of Library Trustees is looking towards long term improvements for the East Falmouth Branch Library.
In response to a recent survey, a pilot project including Saturday morning hours will be offered June through August 2022. A combination printer, scanner, copier has been ordered for the branch and the new carpeting in the Adult Collections Room will be extended throughout the building. More importantly, the library administration and Trustees will be considering all programs and services offered at the branch and how the East Falmouth Village may be better served.
January 2022 Survey Results
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WHICH SERVICES ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU – choose up to five |
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Provide some open hours every day of the week |
59% |
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Provide a larger collection with improved space for children |
34% |
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Provide a larger collection with enhanced space for teens |
25% |
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Provide a larger collection with improved space for adults |
46% |
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Provide a larger magazine and newspaper collection |
13% |
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Serve as a community center with community meeting space |
51% |
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Provide space for adult programs |
49% |
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Provide opportunities for social interaction |
32% |
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Provide a quiet space to work |
41% |
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Provide a copier & scanner for public use |
44% |
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Loan laptops |
10% |
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Provide display space for art exhibits |
28% |
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Provide additional outdoor reading and seating areas |
47% |
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Offer Drive-up window service |
18% |