Our Library – Our Future…

The Campaign for the Shrewsbury Public Library is led by a committed group of community volunteers, representing all of Shrewsbury.  We bring together a collective energy and expertise for the benefit of the future of our library.  The group endeavors to conduct a multi-level campaign of education and fundraising to support the renovation and expansion of the library. Through these efforts the people of the Town of Shrewsbury will strengthen the enduring values of our community library, acknowledge its rich legacy and ensure its prominent place in our town’s history now and for generations to come.

News:

Special Town Meeting and Debt Exclusion Election Dates Set
The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to call a Special Town Meeting on September 26th and a Special Town Debt Exclusion Election on October 18th to request authorization for bonds to fund a renovation/addition of the Shrewsbury Public Library. On July 14, 2011 the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announced construction awards for 23 libraries. A grant of $7,959,989 was awarded to Shrewsbury with  grant funds which are available through the state’s Five Year Capital Plan. The Shrewsbury project will be funded no later than FY 2015 with funds awarded in July 2014 or earlier.

Library Renovation Draws Poignant Donation

The proposed library renovation project will have a unique hangout for all visitors thanks to the generosity of one local family.

Sophie Chen, A Small Force Makes Big Difference

“I was proud to get my own books by the time I was in second grade. I felt the library was special. I like to read a lot,”

Did you know…

In July 2011, The Shrewsbury Library:

  • Welcomed 22,264 visitors
  • Loaned 39,453 books, magazines, movies, video games & more to library patrons
  • Borrowed 4,613 items from other libraries through the inter-library loan system
  • Hosted 32 adults, teen and children’s programs with 1,119 people in attendance
  • Allowed patrons 1,419 Internet sessions
  • Delivered 281 items via our outreach service

Investing in Shrewsbury’s Youth

When the Shrewsbury Public Library completes its proposed renovation, children will have a wonderful new space to read, play and learn thanks in part to a local resident and her family-owned law practice. Read more >