City of Malden - File #: 57-18

• File #: 57-18
• Version: 1
• Type: Committee Report
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/18/2018
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 1/23/2018
• Final action: 1/23/2018
• Title: Committee Report: MPL Trustees (Meeting of January 11, 2018)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/23/2018	1	City Council	received and filed	Pass

Title

Committee Report:  MPL Trustees (Meeting of January 11, 2018)

Body

MPL Trustees Meeting Thursday, January 11, 2018.

(Condensed version)

•                     Mission Statement:  The MPL is to provide open access to information and to promote love of reading and lifelong learning to Malden residents and all citizens of Massachusetts.  Founded in 1879, the MPL is a non-profit corporation with partial city support, governed by a board of trustees.

•                     NO structural damage from the January 4th snow/rain storm incurred!

•                     MPL will continue to advocate for a strong financial support from the City and develop additional financial resources to meet and support community needs. 

•                     MPL is part of the Gateway Cities Initiative with a mission to better collaborate and coordinate libraries with technology.

•                     ABCD Mobil Van and MPL have begun discussions offering a better range of services for all of our community.

•                     TRIPLE THREAT TRIVIA will have 20+ teams this year and will be held at Anthony’s on January 25^th.  This is their 20^th Anniversary! 

•                     MPL and The Historical Society will open a Japanese Art Exhibit on January 23^rd. 

•                     A Local Artist Rotating Gallery will begin in February showcasing art in the Hall of the Library.

•                     MALDEN READS kick off will be at the High School 6-8pm February 15^th.

•                     Discussion of a Citywide 200^th Elisha Converse birthday celebration.

DEBBIE DEMARIA, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT