Bancroft Library approves policies and budget tracking remains on course
Bancroft Memorial Library trustees approve six policy updates. Chair Christine Seaver, Secretary Marie Riddell, Trustee Frederick Oldfield III, and Library Director Keely Bethel-Penny voted unanimously to adopt revisions to Laptop Usage, Internet Guidelines, Interlibrary Loan, Library Card,
Bancroft Memorial Library _ Board of Trustees · Meeting of March 3, 2026
HOPEDALE — Bancroft Memorial Library trustees approve six policy updates. Chair Christine Seaver, Secretary Marie Riddell, Trustee Frederick Oldfield III, and Library Director Keely Bethel-Penny voted unanimously to adopt revisions to Laptop Usage, Internet Guidelines, Interlibrary Loan, Library Card, Bulletin Board, and Storm Policy and Early Closing policies. February circulation showed adult books down 5 percent but audio books and children's e-books up, with Overdrive digital lending up 24 percent.
The board approved the Annual Town Report due April 1 and advanced discussion of an approximately $2,300 automated external defibrillator after Fire Department recommendation.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 423 words
Source: the Bancroft Memorial Library _ Board of Trustees meeting of March 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Hopedale meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Hopedale who follows town government? Share Townbrief Hopedale: they can sign up free.