Taft Library Trustees

Meetings

The Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the Taft Public Library

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available before the meetings. Minutes are available and approved.

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Members

  • Leesa Michael, Chair
    Term Expires: May 13, 2028
  • Gabrielle Porciello, Vice Chair
    Term Expires: May 13, 2028
  • Alison Chu, Secretary
    Term Expires: May 18, 2027
  • Sean Nicholson, MURSD School Committee Rep.
  • James Thach, Member
    Term Expires: May 12, 2026
  • Howard Phipps III, Member
    Term Expires: May 12, 2026

Staff

  • Andrew Jenrich, Library Director
  • Alejna Brugos, Select Board Liaison

Overview

Visit the Taft Public Library website for the Taft Public Library Home Page, and Catalog.

History of the Library

The Taft Public Library was established in 1881 with a gift of $1000 from Mrs. William R. Huston in memory of her brother, Putnam W Taft. The town used the small brick building, which now serves as the Mendon Historical Museum. On August 17, 1881, a public inauguration was held at the First Parish church with an address by Rev. Carlton Staples. A quotation from his address reads:

"This library has been founded especially for the young. It is the earnest desire of the donor that they may regard it especially as their institution, and take a deep interest in its preservation and usefulness."

The Library opened for book delivery on August 20, 1881, with Rev. George F. Clark as Librarian. There were 1478 volumes in the library, and 329 borrowers used it for the first year.

As of 2024, the Library has over 33,340 print materials, and the number of registered users is 2,365.

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