Library board approves makerspace and governance policies
Memorial Hall Library Board of Trustees approves makerspace policy and governance updates. At its March 11 meeting, the board approved a makerspace policy (moved by Mark Yanowitz, seconded by Sarah Klock) and a Request for Review Form (moved by Anthony Straceski, seconded by Sarah Klock). Director
Memorial Hall Library Board of Trustees · Meeting of March 11, 2026
ANDOVER — Memorial Hall Library Board of Trustees approves makerspace policy and governance updates. At its March 11 meeting, the board approved a makerspace policy (moved by Mark Yanowitz, seconded by Sarah Klock) and a Request for Review Form (moved by Anthony Straceski, seconded by Sarah Klock). Director Esme Green reported on space-planning efforts, library rebranding, and programming initiatives including the Baby Bags program and Teen Fellowship Program.
The Friends of Memorial Hall Library approved a $94,070 budget at their February meeting; the Spring Book Sale is scheduled for April 22 during National Library Week. Planning Department representatives Paul Materazzo and Monica Gregoire presented the Esse Street and Elm Square improvement projects, which will enhance sidewalk accessibility to the library.
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Source: the Memorial Hall Library Board of Trustees meeting of March 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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