Colebrook Public Library
The library loaned 21,236 children and adult materials. We borrowed 652 items from the NH State System and loaned 734 materials. Wireless Internet has been very popular and patrons updating their computers have used our faster DSL connection.
Unfortunately, the State Library cut the funding of the database "Ancestry Library Edition" which was free to all libraries. They still offer Heritage Quest, News Bank, and Ebsco. These valuable databases are available for home use as well as in the library.
Our CD and DVD collection are growing with donations from many patrons. A special thanks to Ann Hebert, Sherry Covey, and Christine Hayes for their donations of Books on CDs. We recently purchased classics for both the adult and children's collections with a generous donation from the Gooch family.
Donations of current magazines, not bought by the library, have enlarged our collection.
The book club is a joint venture with the Recreation Department. Interesting reads from 2009 included: "The Cruelest Mile" by Salisbury, "Those Who Save Us" by Blum, "Third Strike" by Craig, "The Last Child" by Hart, "The Entitled" by Deford, "Friday Night Lights" by Kissinger, "A Christmas Carol" by Dickens, and James Patterson's books from different series. Books are chosen from different genre and both fiction and non-fiction are included. If you would like to join, the book club meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Are you waiting for that movie to come out on DVD: the library shows recently released movies on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. We encourage you to bring a snack or your dinner and enjoy a night at the movies.
Children's Storyhours are held Wednesday mornings at 10:00 for preschool children. Families attending enjoy stories and crafts.
Miss Bobie returned to the library with her "Music for Rascals" program in February and March. She entertained toddlers with music and movement.
The Summer Reading Program theme was "Summertime...and the Reading is easy". Entertainers included the popular Wildlife Encounters with their assorted animals, Rick Golden, and Mime Robert Rivest entertained and gave a workshop.
Teachers were invited to bring their classes once a month. Those accepting the invitation were Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Jacoby, Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. Hodgman, and Miss Sauder. Mrs. Gooch and Mrs. Moren brought their classes in for a tour and annual Colebrook Public Library History.
Groups using the library over the year included Microcredit, White Mountain Community College; North Country Farm Coop. Open Mic Night was held numerous times and the 45th Parallel Emergency Medical Services held and an H1N1 clinic.
An Alzheimer's Support Group meets the second Thursday of the month at 5:00.
The older battery type Emergency lighting was replaced over the year. The front door of the Children's Room will be replaced with a door with a 'crash bar' for safety. The Young Adult room is still being studied. Renovation of the old library basement may not be feasible and other ideas are being looked at.
Anyone with family genealogy is encouraged to give a copy to the library. We have a good collection and appreciate copies of local families. Older obituaries are needed as well. We have accumulated five binders for quick reference. The News and Sentinel (and older local papers) is available on microfilm from the late 1880's to 1970. We hope to purchase more Sentinels, The Chronicle and New Hampshire Magazine this year.
Remember, this is "your" library; any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Once again, I would like to thank the staff, trustees, volunteers and the people who help during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Colby
Librarian
Library Trustee Meetings: are held at the Library on the First Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
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