The Madbury Public Library’s Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Meeting agenda is as follows:

1. Welcome
2. Review Minutes for August 20, 2026 & August 27, 2026
3. Library Director’s Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Old Business
   1. City of Laurel v Cintas settlement check update
   1. Update on strategic planning survey & SWOT analysis
   1. FY 2027 budget proposal
   1. Exterior lighting options / funding

• New Business
  • Opening the library for special events.

• Adjournment

Natural Burial in the Seacoast

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Join us to learn about green burial — an approach that minimizes environmental impact, honors the cycle of life and works in harmony with nature. We will also cover the types of green burial cemeteries (one of which is a natural burial cemetery), other body disposition methods such as conventional burial, cremation, and human composting, and our efforts to start a natural burial cemetery on the Seacoast.

Presenter Brianna Arnold is a death doula, musician, visual artist, youth mentor and farmer at Branch Hill Farm. She’s an active volunteer and presenter with Lotus and Lavender Natural Burial. Please register here.

Advance Care Planning

Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 PM

Julie McCabe, LICSW, will share information related to the process of planning for future health care needs. Discussion topics will include: how to complete a living will, identifying people you trust to make health care decisions for you if you cannot communicate them for yourself, and goals and next steps toward completing an advance directive form. Please register here.

Photography Exhibition Opening

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 -1:00 PM

The Active Retirement Association (ARA) Photography Pod will celebrate the beauty of New England, with work that focuses on the atmosphere and emotional character of New England’s communities. Images may express quiet, mystery, warmth, isolation, nostalgia, resilience, celebration, or change through people, landscapes, weather, architecture. light, and everyday details. Please join us for an opening reception.

Death Cafe

Monday, September 21 at 6:00 PM

Death is hard, but it doesn’t have to be unbearable. Join us in a safe space intentionally held to engage in discussion about death and dying. Facilitated by Sacred DeathCare Guide and Registered Nurse, Tracy Radack. This group meets the third Monday of each month. And there will be cake!

Daytime Book Group

Monday, September 28 at 3:30 PM

This month the daytime book group is discussing The Flashlight by Susan Choi. Multiple copes are available for check out and new members are always welcome.

Evening Book Group

Thursday, October 1 at 6:00

This month the evening book group is discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Multiple copes are available for check out and new members are always welcome.