2021 Annual Report: Richmond Public Library

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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…

2021 Holiday Raffle Winners

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Announcing the winners of the 2021 Richmond Public Library Holiday Raffle:
Don’t Die In The Woods- Tracie Peltzer
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun- Doug Penka
Sweet & Spicy- Jake Akes
VR Game- Jake Akes
Birds of A Feather- Tracie Peltzer
Movie Madness- Wilson Chiropractic
Mini Tailgate- Lori Oestreicher
K- State- Kim Davidson
Zero Cage- Connie A. Weber
Jack Cage- Barbara Lane
Winter Fun- Leon Weber
Fruit of the Vine- Dawn Hastings
Caffeine Rush- Tana Fuentes
Homemade Baking- Penny Bell
My Friends are Flakes- Betty Slagle
In A Fit of Chocolate- Steph Wight-Cary
New Year’s – Mary Ann Platt
Pamper Yourself- Sandi McIntosh
Congratulations to all the winners!
Everyone else? Better Luck Next Year!…

Upcoming Holiday Hours

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Just thought we would give a heads up for the up coming holiday hours.

For Thanksgiving Holiday- the library will be Closed Thursday, Friday & Saturday, November 25th, 26th & 27th

For the Christmas Holiday- the library will be Closed Friday & Saturday, December 24th & 25th

For the New Year’s Holiday- the library will be Closed Friday & Saturday, December 31st & January 1st…

Library Construction

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We know there are some people out there confused as to when we are open lately. The library new sidewalk and back patio has had a few delays.

All we can say it keep watching Facebook for updates. We really sorry it anyone has been inconvenienced by the work being done.

Since this is considered a small job, we are at the end of the line. We get concrete when they have it. We has a broken water line and a broken sewer line that needed fixed. It rain a lot, all these things have caused delays. We are sure it will all be worth it when its done.

Please bare with us during the construction!

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