Library trustees discuss restructuring children's librarian position
Berkley library trustees examine staffing restructuring following children's librarian resignation amid budget concerns. Chair Paula Dugan, Trustees Megan Silva and Dean Larabee, and Director Carol Buote met March 10 to address the departure of Children's Librarian Jenni Bentley. The board
misc · Meeting of April 16, 2026
Berkley library trustees examine staffing restructuring following children's librarian resignation amid budget concerns. Chair Paula Dugan, Trustees Megan Silva and Dean Larabee, and Director Carol Buote met March 10 to address the departure of Children's Librarian Jenni Bentley. The board discussed expanding the position to 30 hours per week to enhance program planning, though members raised concerns about potential town budget cuts and limited library space.
Recent children's programming drew 209 participants across 11 programs. The board also reviewed the library's closure policy in second reading, adding language that gives the director discretion to keep the library open when other town buildings are closed.
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Source: the misc meeting of April 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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