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 -
Nate (Seasonal Substitute)
Custodin
Arnie -Custodial
Substitute Clerk
Sue
Pages - Process books, shelve books
Nana
Steven
Young Adult Volunteers
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.
Volunteers
Aimee - Our gardener extraordinaire who beautifies our planters and gardens.
Larry the Librarian, MSLS - Our go-to volunteer for shifting and shelf reading. Larryr brings decades of experience as a Reference Librarian at Assumption College. Board Member of the Friends of Richards Memorial Library.
Jean, MSLS - Our dedicated book sale organizer who keeps things going in the basement. Baord Member of the Friends of Richards Memorial Library. Jean is also a retired library director.