| PUBLIC LIBRARIES | SCHOOL LIBRARIES | |
| Who has access? | EVERYONE | Students, teachers, faculty |
| Hours of operation | Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, some holidays, year-round | School calendar 7a-4p or school day Limited before & after hours |
| Services offered | Programming for all ages Notary services Exam proctoring Tech training and support | Curriculum aid for students |
| Internet access | Open access internet | Children’s internet Protection Act filters |
| Accountable officials | Elected trustees | Elected School Board |
Costs of Change Add-up
For the BMS library to meet the demands of the town, the library would need to triple in size and have a separate entrance from the school, with private bathrooms added, and separate utilities from the school.