The library continues to operate at a reduced level of service. There will be a special ballot in the September 1 primary election to vote on the town tax override. In the interim, the library has been instructed to operate at the budget level supported by existing funds. This reduced budget will result in the following changes:
- Reduction in hours: closing at 5 pm on Mondays starting 7/6
- Reduction in materials spending: expect many fewer new books and longer wait times
- Reduction in programming: fewer outside performers
- 3D printing is limited to 125g per month
If the budget approved at Town Meeting is unable to be enacted, the library will no longer meet the criteria to be certified by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) to receive state aid, and will need to apply for a waiver. If the waiver is not granted and the library is decertified, Marshfield will no longer be able to participate in interlibrary loan or access OCLN- or state-sponsored digital resources. Marshfield residents will only be able to access items owned by the Ventress Library and would not be able to sign up for cards or borrow from nearby libraries. Access to digital borrowing (e.g., Libby) and research databases would also be reduced or eliminated.
If you have any questions, please contact the Library Director, Cyndee Marcoux at 781-834-5535.
Last update 8/7/26