Many Thanks to Our Outgoing Board President

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Mark Prosperi speaks at the 2016 dedication ceremony for the bookmobile.

Today, as Mark Prosperi ends his term as president of the library Board of Trustees, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge his wonderful service to this community. He was appointed to the Board in 2012 and elected president in November 2013. During his tenure, we've accomplished a great deal at the library, including:

  • Increased availability of digital materials, a new website, and a strong focus on providing an outstanding online experience for patrons
  • A beautiful new bookmobile and book bike
  • Safety enhancements in and around the building, including access control, cameras, and alarm systems
  • Improvements to the library's financial and investment policies
  • Expanded benefits for staff, including paid parental leave and emergency sick leave
  • The elimination of all overdue fines
  • Navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Expanding reciprocal borrowing with neighboring library systems
  • The 2021 renovation project of the first and second floors and roof replacement project 

We are so grateful to him and wish him a wonderful next chapter.

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The library Board of Trustees, members of the Administration, and guests. From left to right: Richard Kong, Gene Griffin, Suzy Rodela-Sulik, Blythe Trilling, Mira Barbir, Shabnam Mahmood, Noreen Winningham, Mark Prosperi, Susan Prosperi, Mary Pietrucha, Michelle Julaton Mallari, and Laura McGrath
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