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Mission Statement<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Cross’ Mills Public Library services a unique population. Charlestown has a winter-resident population of approximately 7,900; a summer-resident group consisting of at least 3,000; and an unpredictable number of summer visitors. In this rapidly growing community, the library must meet the changing informational and recreational needs of diverse groups. The library will continue to serve as a focal point in the community, providing cultural and informational programs that touch every age group from pre-school children to senior citizens. Our mission is to educate, enrich, and enlighten our patrons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Library Staff<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Director<\/strong>
Sarah Ornstein, MLIS
Community Services Librarian<\/strong>
Amy Forbes , MLIS
Circulation Supervisor <\/strong>
Kiersten Mascaro
Musical Programs Director<\/strong>
Michael Bussey
Support Staff<\/strong>
Tyler Vaughn
Janet Cambio
Levin Cusatis
Loraine Byrne
Hannah Beldock
Building & Grounds<\/strong>
Michael Bussey
Sandy M. Briggs<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Board of Trustees<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Officers<\/strong>
Jane Glander, President
Maureen Areglado, Vice President
Cecelia McCulloch, Treasurer
Patty Higgins, Secretary<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Members<\/strong>
Claudette Baril
Doug Borden
Patrice Fenton
Bruce Maculan
Paul Sheinkopf
Jonah Tomsick<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trustee Emeritus<\/strong>
Peter Herstein

Land Acknowledgement<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

We acknowledge that the Cross\u2019 Mills Library sits on the traditional homelands of the Narragansett\/Niantic people. We recognize that the history of land dispossession is directly responsible for cultural trauma experienced by Indigenous people of this area. It is the mission of Cross\u2019 Mills Library to educate, enrich and enlighten; therefore, we aim to provide truthful representations of native people and their history. We are committed to furthering justice and equity through an ongoing partnership with the Narragansett\/Niantic communities.<\/p>\r\n

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For more information, please explore these resources:<\/p>\r\n

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The Narragansett Indian Tribe<\/a>
The Narragansett Indians are descendants of the aboriginal people of the State of Rhode Island. Archaeological evidence and oral history of the Narragansett People establish their existence in the region more than 30,000 years ago.

The Tomaquag Museum<\/a>
Engage. Educate. Experience.<\/p>\r\n

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Tomaquag Museum Campaign<\/a>
A place where the past transforms the future.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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