9.9.2026 Board of Library Trustees

Meeting summary 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. Topics discussed Adjournment of the meeting — approvedAdjournment of the meeting Meeting Minutes ApprovalReview and acceptance of minutes from previous summer meetings. Approval of the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes — approvedApproval of the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes Approval of the July special meeting minutes with typographical date correction — approvedApproval of the July special meeting minutes with typographical date correction Verizon Fax Line TerminationDiscussion regarding the termination of underground hardline fax service by Verizon in October and transition plans to cellular remote faxing. Circulation, Programming, and Resource StatisticsReport on increased summer reading circulation, Kanopy streaming use, bookmobile visits, and collection development during the interim budget period. Annual Report ReviewDiscussion regarding whether to summarize monthly administrator reports or include introductions and staff/donor lists in the annual report. Staff Course ReimbursementBoard consideration and approval of reimbursement for coursework undertaken by library employees Kyla and Diana. Approval of course reimbursement for library staff members Kyla and Diana — approvedApproval of course reimbursement for library staff members Kyla and Diana Official Letterhead StandardizationPresentation of separate letterheads for the Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, and the Library Director to avoid donation confusion. Links Read the meeting summary Watch the full meeting