Below is a list of items we track for the State Library report: Considering the Pandemic STILL going on, we did pretty good.
Library Stats:
Library visitors– 3,194
Reference transactions– 812
Books added– 253
Movies & TV shows added– 233 [we had a LOT of donations]
Computer Users– 698
Wireless Users– 4691
Inter-library Loans1,436
Inter-library Borrowed– 879
Library Programing:
Kids under 5
41 programs
281 attendance
Kids 6-11
30 Programs
240 attendance
Teens
29 Programs
61 attendance
Adults
34 Programs
195 attendance
Program for Everyone
2- programs
22- attendance
The library has programing year round for all ages. We try to plan something for everyone. We have story time for the little ones [Wednesday @ 10 AM] Food Club for the adults [Friday @ 12PM]. Bread Class the 3rd Wednesday of month for now. Crafts on most holidays for the kids. Summer reading for everyone.
We have 6 computers for public use and 1 laptop for adult use. We offer fax and printing for a small fee.
We are a Fine Free library. We do not charge late fees. Patrons are only charged if they damage or lose library items.
At the end of 2020 the library owned;
1,995- DVD’s and TV shows
17 Audio books
This library also had Halloween Masks that can be checked out. No other library has that.
Hoopla is also Free with a Library Card
Keep an eye on the library Facebook page for up and coming events.
The library was able to receive a few grants this year, this helped buy a new printer to replace a really old one, replace one of the old desktop computers, and a laptop for patrons to use.
We had our front sidewalk fixed and added a new back patio thanks to a generous donation
We were able to have fundraisers this year, they did pretty good also.
2022 we plan on looking and filing for more grants.
Having our Spring & Christmas basket raffles.
Working the Fair stand and helping with supplies, for our share of the profits