This summer’s lineup is:

Jul 7 – DownEast Ceilidh – Cape Breton Band
Jul 14 – Branches Steel Band – back by popular demand!
Jul 21 – VoloVolo de Boston – bringing the music of Haiti to Chelmsford
Jul 28 – The Zhao Zhimin School of Music – traditional Chinese folk music
Aug 4 – Wildest Dreams – blending elements of Afro-pop, reggae, calypso, and funky soul
Aug 11 – Grupo Fantasia – Merengue, Salsa, Reggae, Mariachi, Cuban and Latin jazz

Grab a blanket or lawn chair, pack a lunch and don’t forget your dancing shoes! For more information, or venue change due to weather, visit our website.

The full notes from the Open House are available on our website, and here are some of the highlights from the evening:

• The Trustees presented an overview of how the library is funded
• The library received level-service funding for FY2011, which means no cuts are expected
• Factors that influence staffing levels and operating hours at the MacKay Branch
• The Trustees are committed to keeping the MacKay Branch open
• Questions from patrons:
  • Can patron’s contribute or do fundraising to benefit the library?
  • What will it take to restore hours to MacKay?
  • Could a tax bill insert be used to fund the library?

Please read the full notes from the Open House. If you have comments or questions, you can contact the Trustees directly or Becky Herrmann, Library Director, at bherrmann@mvlc.org or 978-256-5521 x101.

Another Open House is scheduled at the Main Library for Wednesday, June 16th, 7:00-8:00 PM.