Members of the volunteer Board of Trustees serve the Halifax community by setting library policies; overseeing the library budget, hiring the library director; advocating for the library locally and on the state level; staying informed about issues concerning the library; and engaging in an ongoing planning process for the growth and improvement of library services.

Meeting Schedule, Agendas, & Minutes

The Board of Library Trustees meet monthly on the first Tuesday at 6 pm at the Holmes Public Library, 470 Plymouth Street. All meetings are open to the public.

View Meeting Agendas & Minutes (Link)

Membership & Vacancies

Halifax residents interested in serving on the Board of Trustees should call the Library at 781-293-2271 or view the MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES HANDBOOK.

This is an elected position. In the case of a vacancy on the Board, the Trustees and Selectmen may jointly appoint a Trustee. That appointment will expire with the next town election in May.

Questions should be directed to the Board of Selectmen’s office by calling at781-294-1316 or e-mailing the Selectmen’s office.

Board of Library Trustees

• Holly Dillon, Chairperson – Holly.Dillon@halifaxma.gov

  Term Expires: 2027

• Erin Nagle, Vice-Chairperson – Erin.Nagle@halifaxma.gov
  Term Expires: 2028
• Tina Palmer, Secretary – Tina.Palmer@halifaxma.gov
  Term Expires: 2029
• Sue Vogt – Sue.Vogt@halifaxma.gov
  Term Expires: 2027
• Susan Hill – Susan.Hill@halifaxma.gov
  Term Expires: 2028
• Sarah Sloat – Sarah.Sloat@halifaxma.gov
  Term Expires: 2029