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2007 - Annual Report
- We circulated 37,880 items, including books, magazines, audio books on CD and tape, movies on tape and DVD, music CDs, and large print books.
- Through the Upper Hudson Library System, our patrons can request items from the 29 libraries in Albany and Rensselaer counties. Requests arrive by courier five days a week. Patrons can browse the catalog and place requests on-line, or we’d be happy to place a request for you.
- Story Times for ages 0-5 with songs, stories and simple crafts, and Lap-Sit Story Times for ages 0-2 were enjoyed by 151 attendees.
- The theme of the 2007 Summer Reading Program was “Get a Clue @Your Library”. Activities included a visit from a police dog, Maskmaking with the Tang Museum, Animal Tales with the Junior Museum, a storytelling workshop, a visit from Rowdy the River Rat, and a party with ventriloquist/magician Steve Charney.
- 213 free Take Home Craft kits were distributed this year. Each month you can pick up a craft kit, with instructions and materials. Instructions and templates to some past projects can also be downloaded from our website.
- The Tuesday Book Group gathered 12 times to for a spirited and friendly book discussion. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00. Large-print and audio book versions of the selected title are usually available.
- The Book and Movie group meets twice each month to view and discuss a book and its film adaptation. Titles read this year included Emma, A Prayer for Owen Meany, and Their Eyes Were Watching God. Participants can attend one or both sessions, and newcomers are welcomed.
- We are an Acceptance facility for U.S. Passports, and processed 173 applications this year. Our convenient hours and child-friendly atmosphere has made this an especially popular service. See our website for more information, and links to online application forms.
- The Board of Trustees of the Library ran several successful fundraising events, including: a Garden Day Celebration held on Mothers’ Day weekend in May, featuring plants, baked goods, and books for sale; a Defensive Driving class; a Barbecued Chicken/Rib dinner from Old Daley’s; a wreath sale; and a Basement book sale.
- We continue to struggle with the problems of lack of space. As in previous years we did not meet the state standards for collection size, shelving, and seating.
Julie Zelman, Director
Pat Carlson, President, Board of Trustees
| Growth at a Glance | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
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| Population served | 11,664 | 11,664 | 11,664 | 11,664 | 11,664 | 11,664 | 11,664 |
| Budget | $109,124 | $125,692 | $161,792 | $139,710 | $151,381 | $150,396 | $207,286 |
| Circulation | 33,164 | 35,587 | 32,592 | 38,234 | 37,216 | 37,634 | 37,880 |
| Interlibrary Loans to our patrons | 2,813 | 4,137 | 7,306 | 9,292 | 10,007 | 10,312 | 11,859 |
| Interlibrary Loans to other libraries | n/a | n/a | 5,784 | 4,616 | 5,507 | 4,366 | 4,715 |
| Days of Service | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Nights of Service | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Holdings | 12,665 | 14,314 | 13,767 | 14,006 | 13,274 | 12,372 | 12,117 |
| Items Added | 1,782 | 1,652 | 3,296 | 1,830 | 1,732 | 1,723 | 1,990 |
| Library Card Holders | 2,204 | 2,721 | 3,373 | 2,409 | 2,592 | 2,131 | 2,307 |
| Staff | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Volunteers | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
*Lower figure reflects changes in reporting attendance