Library board approves policies, authorizes facility projects
Goffstown Library Board of Trustees approves updated policies, authorizes facility work. The board unanimously adopted the Circulation Policy and Rights and Responsibilities of the Cardholder policy on February 4, with changes to non-resident card procedures and confidentiality provisions; both
Library Board of Trustees · Meeting of February 4, 2026
NH GOFFSTOWN — Goffstown Library Board of Trustees approves updated policies, authorizes facility work. The board unanimously adopted the Circulation Policy and Rights and Responsibilities of the Cardholder policy on February 4, with changes to non-resident card procedures and confidentiality provisions; both passed 7-0. The board authorized storm windows at 23,258 dollars in Quaker Bronze and a 6,050-dollar bookshelf project already funded by the library foundation.
Library Director Dianne Hathaway will retire after a farewell party on February 12 and open house on February 17, with incoming director Patti Penick assuming leadership. The board nominated Kathy Coughlin as an alternate trustee (6-0, one abstain).
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Source: the Library Board of Trustees meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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