9.9.2026 Board of Library Trustees

The Fall River Library Board of Trustees met on September 9, 2026, to review meeting minutes, operational statistics, annual reporting procedures, and administrative updates. The board approved the minutes from the June 10 regular meeting and the July special meeting, with minor date corrections noted.

Library Director Fellisha Desmarais presented the library's recent statistics and operational highlights. Discussions focused on increased print circulation driven by summer reading, the success of the Kanopy streaming platform (costing approximately $3,000 annually), potential adjustments to VHS-to-digital conversion fees, and the impending October shutoff of Verizon hardline fax services, which will necessitate moving to cellular/remote solutions. The board also reviewed the draft of the annual report compiling past administrative updates and approved tuition reimbursement requests for staff members Kyla and Diana.

Under new business, Desmarais presented draft designs for distinct letterheads for the Library Foundation, the Friends of the Library, and official library administration. The distinct letterheads aim to eliminate recurring donor confusion between the two support organizations. Following brief trustee feedback, the meeting adjourned.

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