# Worcester Public Library Board of Directors 09/23/2026

The Worcester Public Library Board of Directors met on September 23, 2026. The board approved the June 17 full-board minutes and the July 20 and August 10 administrative minutes. Finance business was deferred to October. The administrative committee reported that it had voted on the library’s 2027 holiday hours and is formalizing a process for naming opportunities; no contract awards, solicitations, vendor selections, or purchasing approvals were reported. The Friends group discussed furniture-related matters and collecting funds, but no spending decision was recorded.

Discussion of library finances focused on operating pressures rather than a new procurement: the director said the library spends about $1 million annually on materials and that e-books can cost three to six times as much as consumer copies. The board also asked about staffing needs and costs for the Great Brook Valley branch, but staffing scenarios remain in development for later presentation. Other updates covered the new website, a library app awaiting a CW MARS system update, outreach, accessibility services, and upcoming events. No procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Worcester Public Library Board of Directors 09/23/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEAAujNoerY) - City of Worcester