The Library Committee

About the Library Committee

The Library Committee is comprised of seven members appointed by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with Section 2 of the Town Charter.  Members are appointed for staggered three-year terms and work with the Library Director to achieve the following goals:

  • Maintain the Library’s financial stability and well-being.
  • Provide short term and long-range planning efforts.
  • Support policy development by boards and committees, update existing policies/procedures and improve communication.
  • Enhance patrons’ experience using the Concord Free Public Library in all its capacities.
  • Explore and implement new technologies to enhance services and facilitate staff work.
  • Continue the library’s leadership role in organizing and implementing active programming for all ages, drawing on in-house resources and collaborating with the community at large.
  • Support community sustainability initiatives through organization practices and educational resources.

Approved September 18, 2012

Current Committee Members

Member Term Expiration Term Number
Laura Klein, Chair  2027 2
Sara Pacelle 2027 2
Pamela Ressler 2026 Filling Unexpired Term
James Vahey 2026 1
Mary-Wren vanderWilden 2028 2
Scott Akehurst-Moore 2028 1
Teresa Hubscher-Younger, Associate Member 2028 1
Julie Hirschler, Associate Member 2028 1

Committee Documents