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FY27 Budget
The development of the library budget is a multi-step process that involves collaboration between library staff, Library Board of Trustees and the Mayor's Office.
The budget development process begins with the library director working with staff guided by the current strategic plan and guidance from the city administration to develop the first iteration of the budget. The director then presents this first draft budget to the Library Board of Trustee Finance Subcommittee who make a recommendation back to the full Board of Trustees.
Based on the feedback from the subcommittee, the director revises the budget and then presents at the full Board of Trustee meeting in February for their approval unless further revisions are necessary. Once the proposed budget is approved by the Board of Trustees it is submitted to the Mayor and budget meetings commence with the city.
In May, the director presents the Mayor's recommended budget to the City Council. In June, the City Council votes on the City’s budget which includes any revisions made to the proposed budget by the City Council.
Library Director Budget Office Hours
Ask the Library Director your questions about the Library budget during one of the following drop-in office hours. Held in the Amesbury Room on the main level of the library. No registration required.
- Midday: Friday, March 20 from 12-1pm
- Weekend: Saturday, March 21 from 11:30am-12:30pm
- Evening: Tuesday, March 31 from 6:30-7:30pm
Budget Documents
Library Board of Trustees Recommended Budget
Click to open PDF (voted on at their February 11, 2026 meeting)
Library Director Letter to the Public
Value of State Certification
Value of Membership in Network MVLC (Merrimack Valley Library Consortium)
City Budget Book
Link to FY26 City Budget Book (library budget on pg. 90)