Library Hires Firm to Spread the Word

The Board of Trustees has hired a public relations firm to get the word out about their expansion plans.

Round Pound Group in Shrewsbury has been brought on to address concerns from residents that information on the plans has been spotty, Library Director Hilding Hedberg told selectmen Tuesday, June 21.

The Board of Library Trustees decided to seek out consulting support to help get the word out, Hedberg said.

“People didn’t know what we were doing,’’ he said.

The plans call for expanding the current building from 7,000 square feet to 29,000 square feet. The cost is estimated at $11 million, with $5 million coming from a state grant.

The cost for the public relations effort will be covered by the library’s gift account and would not be taken from public funds.

Selectmen approved the effort because no public money was involved.