JANUARY 2026
LETTER FROM THE CHAIR
Year in review, 2025.

WPL Board of Trustees, as defined by RSA 202-A:2 (Revised Statutes Annotated) defines a Board of Library Trustees as “the governing body of the library.” Trustees are therefore vested with the entire custody, management and operations of the library, as well as advocating for adequate financial support of the library. It is the mission of the Board of Trustees to protect the integrity and purpose of the library as a community institution, serving all ages in a welcoming and positive atmosphere. The WPL Trustees are composed of 7 members, 5 of which are elected by the Town of Greenland citizenry and 2 Alternate members appointed by the Trustee body.

2025 proved to be a productive year for both the Board and the Library. The Board continues to maintain the highest standards in governance and administration, paying close attention to our mission and to succession, ensuring the future of the Board as a stable, positive force within the library community. As an all-volunteer body, I would like to thank the Board for their dedication to the library, their civic responsibility and their unwavering work ethic in service to others.
 

The Trustees would like to thank the WPL Library community for making 2025 such a vibrant and successful year. At the center of that success are the many people in Greenland who attended programs, clubs, classes, support groups, meetings, movie nights, Mah Jongg, yoga, cooking classes, book clubs, knitting circles and children’s story time. Hundreds walk through the doors each month. April, 2025 saw a whopping 869 people utilize the Library!

Many thanks to our dedicated, knowledgeable and professional Library Director and his skilled and helpful staff who were there for every question, query and concern, whether literary or logistical. We are so grateful for their guidance in accessing educational, cultural and recreational resources for all age groups, including a wide variety of programs, printed and digital materials, technologies and internet services in a beautifully maintained building.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Greenland Central School community and the many children who utilize ‘after school programs’ in the Children’s and Teen’s spaces. Thank you to the Town offices and their support staff, the Selectboard, Budget committee, Trustees to the Trust Funds and the many volunteers and civil servants who contribute to the success of WPL. 

The FRIENDS of the WPL, a 501-C-3 independent, nonprofit fundraising organization has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Library has sufficient funds for the Summer Reading Program, seasonal and multigenerational events, as well as unplanned necessities, always mindful of the constraints of the Library Budget. Each and every year, including 2025, this mighty ‘all volunteer’ group safeguards and shepherds needed funds to support our library. 2025 and 2026 will be pivotal years for the FRIENDS. Many of the officers of the organization are  preparing the next generation of FRIENDS for their retirement. New members have recently joined and are formulating strategies for continued success. If you would like to join and/or make a donation to the FRIENDS, please inquire at the circulation desk or mail your generous donation to Box 184, Greenland, NH 03840. Thank you for your participation and donations. 

The Weeks Public Library Board of Trustees wishes you a healthy, happy new year. May your year be filled to the brim with fun activities, new learning and many happy days spent at the Library.