About

Mission Statement

The Richards Memorial Library serves as an educational and recreational community resource. We strive to enrich lives, build community, and grow knowledge by bringing people, information and ideas together.

The Richards Memorial library in Paxton adheres to the Library Bill of Rights in the choosing of materials and its availability to all regardless of age, gender, or nationality. The Library strives to serve the needs of patrons with diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Library Staff

Full-Time Staff

Library Director - Pam, MSLS - Library Administration, Collection Development, Adult Programming

Youth Services Librarian (Assistant Director) - Kristin - MA - Children's & Young Adult Programming

Part-Time Staff

Ciruclation Clerk II - Kristina - Adult Services, Circulation, Book Dsiplays, Patron Tech Help

Circulation Clerk I - Gina - Circulation, Full of Fiction Book Club

Technical Services Assistant - Sue Madaio

Custodian

Arnie

Substitute Clerk

Robin

Pages

Nana

Steven

Young Adult Volunteers

Dexter

Zach

Please visit the Youth Services Librarian to learn more about volunteering.

To apply for a position with the Town of Paxton, please complete an Employment Application (fillable PDF). Once completed, please return to HR@townofpaxton.net with the subject line reflecting the position you are applying for, or alternatively by send the application by mail to: Town Administrator's Office, RE: (Position applying for), 697 Pleasant Street, Paxton, MA 01612.

Board of Library Trustees

About the Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees consists of six elected members. The Library Director is appointed by the Library Trustees, and shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board. The Trustees have the responsibility for the care, superintendence and management of the Richards Memorial Library.

“The number of elected trustees for the Richards’s Memorial Library shall be six (6) and hereafter, they shall be elected on the official ballot."

Town of Paxton- Richards Memorial LBoard of Trustees page

Chairperson

Christopher Isperduli (term expires 2027)

Vice Chair

Sandra Fields (term expires 2026)

Clerk

Joanna MacGugan (term expires 2025)

- Congratulations to Joanna MacGugan on the publication of her new book, Social Memory, Reputation and the Politics of Death in the Medieval Irish Lordship

Treasurer

Karen Putney (term expires 2025)

Members

Catherine McCourt (term expires 2027)

Rachel Stone (term expires 2026)

Updated: 7/10/24

Board of Trustees Meetings

The RML Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday* of the month at 7pm.

*unless otherwise noted

Board/Committe Toolkit

The Town of Paxton Town Clerk created this useful toolkit for town committees and boards. It covers:

Campaign Finance

Conflict of Interest

Guide for Members of Public Boards and Commissions

Open Meeting Law Guide

Town of Paxton Code of Conduct

Toolkit

https://www.townofpaxton.net/town-clerk-board-registrars/pages/boardcommittee-toolkit