Librarian's Report
January 2012

GIFTS AND DONATIONS:

• 13 people donated books and/or DVDs to the Library this month


• 5 People donated books through the “Adopt an Author” program.


• Don Oliveau sent a check for $2500 to be used first for Susan’s garden and the rest, “as I see    fit.”  Computers?


• Brenda Myrick donated $10 from the proceeds of the sale of her prints and note cards.


• Sheila Masterson donated $4 from the proceeds of the sale of her note cards.


• We received $50 from the annual appeal.  The new total is:  $6,272.

CIRCULATION FOR DECEMBER:

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:

• Luke Curtis fixed our small table.  The legs were coming off.


• A patron has been using the computers again after being quarantined from them for 3 months.    He knows that he is on his last chance to use them if he does not get off at closing time.  We have had no problems at this time.


• I met with Jennifer Nault about the Library hosting a parenting class centered around “bullying.”  Jennifer will write the grant and engage the presenter.  Good PR for the Library.


• *1/21 –Met with Kate McGowan, from Addison County United Way, about the Library being a   “Fast Tax Site” - VITA site for income eligible folks to prepare their taxes for free.  We will have one of our computers designated for this purpose. This service will start on Feb. 13th.


• Beth Trombly and Clara Dixon (2 parents of teens) led the Teen Movie Night while I was away.  It’s nice to know that this program can continue when I’m busy or away.


• The Theme Baskets for the Silent Auction are in display in all their glory.  We already have quite a few bids.

ACTION ITEM: 

Walt:  can you moderate the annual “Meet the Candidates” night in February
I have no adult programs scheduled for evenings in January.