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Updates from the Friends of the Edwards Public Library

  • Open Letter to Members of the Friends of Edwards Public Library

    We are writing to you with a plea to stand up for the library and to vote yes on the FY27 budget override, both in person at the town meeting (May 2, 10am, Norris School) and on the ballot (May 19).  What the Override Vote Means for the Library Simply put, if the override fails,…

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  • But Does the Community Use the Library and Its Resources?

    Provided by the library director, the 2026 Library Impact Report clearly shows how the community members and patrons take advantage of available resources. Overall Usage Technology and More Programs and Passes Resources Network Community Related Documents

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  • What Is Library Certification and Why It Matters

    The collective is stronger and better resourced when we join forces, which also extends to our purchasing power. State Certification Provides State Grants and Discounts: In 2026, the Edwards Library was awarded $9,600 in state aid and received a $2,500 discount from its obligation to the CWMARS network ($11,799). Reciprocal Borrowing: Southampton patrons have access…

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