Retirements and Staffing Changes

Thayer Public Library is currently experiencing a wave of retirements in our full-time staff, including both reference librarians, who teamed up to manage the Reference Department. Between them, Priscilla and Moira had almost 40 years of Thayer Public Library Reference Department experience!

As we work to fill librarian and support staff openings, Library Director Terri Stano and the Board of Library Trustees wish to alert the public that library services may be affected, especially those offered through the Reference Department. We request patience on behalf of our library staff during this temporary shortage of staff.

Until the hiring process is complete and new staff are brought on board, the entire library staff will be working hard to minimize any effects the public may feel, but fewer programs may be offered over the summer, and some programs may go on hiatus into the fall.

Patrons may notice longer wait times than usual, as staff may be asked to provide coverage in departments where they have less experience.

Library Director Terri Stano and the Board of Library Trustees acknowledge the contribution of all Thayer Public Library retirees, current and prior, and extend best wishes that all will enjoy happy, healthy retirement years.

Thank you to the Town of Braintree, the Friends of the Thayer Public Library, and to the entire library community for the support the library has received over the years and continues to receive!

New Library Catalog 

We are excited to have a new, easier to use, catalog for all of the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) libraries, and beyond. OCLN has been working hard to bring all of the features of the catalog online.

We have held a few training sessions to introduce patrons to the new catalog, and have another one scheduled this month, on Monday, July 20, at 11 a.m. The session is expected to last 30-45 minutes. Registration is requested, but not required, at https://thayerpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16565765?register.

America250

Thayer Public Library has a whole line-up of events for all ages to celebrate America’s 250th along with the Town of Braintree! Pick up a flyer at the library or check out our online event calendar to save the dates!

250th Events Flyer – 1

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