Library Happenings…
July 28, 2015: Movie Day @ 2PM in the Jennings Community Room
July 30, 2015 SRP Finale w/ Bob Tarter “the Animal Guy” of N.H.E.C.M @ 1PM and Pizza & Carnival Games from 2-3:30PM;
August 1, 2015 @ 4PM: End of SRP. Grand Prize drawings will be held at 4:05 PM, so all reading slips must be turned in by 4PM on August 1.
Annual Report
Cannon County Library System has had an amazing year! This Library is a wonderful community asset, and has been a well-kept secret, but the word is out and staff are working harder and serving more members of the community each day! Over the course of the year, beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, the Library has seen increases in all areas of service. Circulation has increased 16%; the number of library card holders has increased 7%; and as more people realize the value of the Library, we have seen a 13% increase in library visits and a 30% increase in reference questions. Computer usage is up 3%, but this number does not include all those who use WI-FI at the library. And, thanks to a generous grant from the Adams Memorial Association the Library has been able to develop a dynamic programming plan, which has led to a 280% increase in program attendance. The Summer Reading Program has been very popular this summer, and the support of community donors, the Friends of the Adams Memorial Library, and the Adams Memorial Association has allowed added programming and reading incentives for all ages. This year’s program registration has increased 40% over last summer’s! Thank you to all the supporters of the Cannon County Library System, with your support and generosity the Library is doing great things. And, thank you all of our patrons, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
A fond farewell…
As many of you may have heard, it is time for me to say, farewell to the wonderful community of Cannon County. As I reflect back on that first visit to Woodbury it seems like only yesterday.As I walked through the Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams Memorial Library that very first time, I found myself so excited about and inspired by the potential of this library! By the time I took the reins in March 2014, I had a vision of all the great things this dynamic library could do. With an amazing team of employees, over the past 17 months, many of my goals have been achieved, but there is always more to do! Libraries are ever-changing, and I know that this library is going to continue to grow and serve the community well!
With a wonderful, customer-focused staff, a Library Board that supports its mission and vision, and a Friends of the Library organization, as well as the Adams Memorial Association that are committed to its success, and community-wide support, this Library will continue to soar to new heights, and from afar I will watch in awe. You have a valuable treasure in this Library. I have been honored and blessed to serve as the Library Director for the Cannon County Library. To you all, I say, thank-you for welcoming me into the community and entrusting me with this gem. Treasure it always!
Kindest Regards,
Tina