Answers to some questions....

The Library is and will continue to stay open through the end of June. We intend to keep the hours we have now. If this changes due to staffing or funding, we will let you know. However, we have no reason to believe this will change as of this writing.


Our catalog is and will continue to be on the CWMARS site until further notice. This is a paid service and it is paid through the end of June. You can still search and request books from your home, place of business or other Internet source.

The books we have in Hubbardston will certainly continue to be available. We will add new books, audio books and DVDs to our collection as we are financially able.

Other libraries may choose to loan to us but most are NOT going to. It is too soon to know who but feel free to make requests through CWMARS. Most libraries will choose NOT to loan to decertified libraries. They will likely turn Hubbardston residents away if they try to check out materials in person at other libraries as well.

It does not matter what library your card is from - you live in Hubbardston. Each library makes its own policy on this. Please do not give these libraries a hard time - they too are looking at smaller budgets, smaller staffs, less hours and increased borrowing. Would you want to pay for their plowing? No? Well, they don't want to pay for our books.

If residents wish to see their Library return to its certified status and receive the privileges and state aid that come with that certification, they need to support the Library's budget at Annual Town Meeting in June. With restoration of the budget this June, we would be eligible for certification July 1, 2010 at the earliest.

Please continue to ask questions and we will do our best to answer them here. Residents are welcome to stop in the Library during open hours to talk with staff or trustees. Volunteers are needed during all open hours as are donations. Thanks to all who have supported the Library thus far - please stick with us!