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HAZEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

The Hazen Memorial Library is a community center where all age groups gather for meaningful programs, social interaction, wireless internet access, free public computers, recreational reading, research, magazines, newspapers, audios, movies and electronic services such as e-books. We encourage you to visit the library and take advantage of all the services and programs available. Visit us online at www.shirleylibrary.org and see our new website which provides all the information you need to know about using the library and access to our electronic resources.

CIRCULATION/SERVICES

The Hazen Memorial Library is pleased to report a 6.5% increased usage of library services in FY11. Longer loan periods for books, increased access to online resources, and an unusually severe winter resulted in fewer daily visitors. On average, 1,040 people visit the library each week, and borrow 2,400 library items. Refer to the table for more statistics.

 

 

LIBRARY STATISTICS

 

FY08

 

 

FY09

 

FY10

 

FY11

Total Circulation

(All Items Borrowed)

 

 

109,217

 

 

 

117,046

 

 

117,385

 

 

124,999

Visitors

 

66,556

 

 

63,850

 

59,727

 

 

54,028

Number of Meeting Room Uses

 

362

 

300

 

234

 

231

Number of Library Programs

 

422

 

 

451

 

437

 

304

 

Program Attendance

 

7,860

 

 

8,815

 

6,484

 

 

7,544

 

PROGRAMS

Children

Children’s programs are a vital aspect of library services, and we provide a rich children's collection including picture books, board books, beginning reader, fiction, non-fiction, magazines, music, movies, audio books on CD, and resources for parents and child care providers, reference books, databases and computer stations with internet access. Many children especially enjoy the play and reading area with puzzles, building blocks, a train set, and a dollhouse. Our “Goodnight Moon” story time room is brightly painted with scenes from Margaret Wise Brown's classic children's story. “Mother Goose on the Loose”, a program for babies up to age 3 is still going strong since its inception in 2005, made possible by a state grant. Preschool story time attracts families with children ages 3-5 eager to hear age appropriate stories and create fun craft projects. New programs included the Cookie book club, a Mother-Daughter book club, Book club for boys, and Teen poetry club.

The Youth Services librarian developed and led 127 programs in FY11, for infants to teenagers, with attendance of 4,503. The Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library sponsored Tykes Itsy-Bitsy Yoga, KinderMusik, Halloween Magic Show, LEGO club, Pumpernickel Puppet Show, and a Jungle Encounters Ice Age Animal Show. In addition, the Friends fund all the craft supplies for story time events.

Summer Reading

Hazen library supports and provides resources for the summer reading requirements of all area schools. In addition, we offer a summer reading program based on a nationwide theme. A total of 196 children participated in the library’s 2011 “One World, Many Stories” summer reading program. All funding for the program comes from sources outside of the town budget, as follows: The Shirley Cultural Council, who sponsored the Magic of Scott Jameson, a major donation from Bemis Associates, the Library Trustees Fund, and the Friends of the Hazen Library.

Summer programs included: World Yo-Yo champion John Higby, funded by Bemis Associates, weekly Lego’s club, Teen gaming night, and the grand finale Ice Cream social and reading prize awards.

Adults

Adult programs are funded by sources outside of the appropriated budget, mainly the Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library. Programs held in FY11 were: the Holiday Fair and giant cookie sale; a Holiday Tea with a visit from Mark Twain sponsored by the Shirley Cultural Council; a book and bake sale; book signing with Edie Clark, author of “States of Grace”; Rory Raven, mentalist; Eyes on Owls; a showing of a historical film about Shirley; Gardener’s Exchange meetings; book reading and signing with Peter Longley, author of “Captive” and “Compelled”. The library sponsored a summer reading program for adults, with prizes such as Kimball’s ice cream coupons, Barnes and Noble gift certificates, and the grand prize, a Nook e-reader. Funding for adult summer reading came from the Library Trustees Fund. Shirley Recreation continues to sponsor Senior and Adult Yoga classes. In FY11, the library sponsored or hosted a total of 177 programs for adults with 3,041 participants.

GRANTS

1. The minimum State Aid requirements were met therefore the library was certified to receive $10,720.00 from this grant.

2. The Small Libraries in Networks grant was also received, which applies a $2,500 savings on our C/W Mars network membership fees.

3.  The library director applied for an LSTA grant from the MBLC for $7,500. If approved, this grant funding will run from October 2011 to September 2012, and will give staff members additional training in reader’s advisory.

FRIENDS

Many popular events were again made possible in FY11 by the hard work and inspiration of our Friends.  All museum passes are paid for by the group’s fundraising efforts: Butterfly Place, Boston Children’s Museum, Davis Farmland, Ecotarium, Fruitlands, Massachusetts State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Museum of Science, and the New England Aquarium. Your continued membership to the Friends will keep these programs and museum passes available to all. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, check the Library’s online calendar of events at www.shirleylibrary.org and attend the next Friend’s meeting.

VOLUNTEERS

As library services become more in demand, the contributions of our faithful volunteers are more important than ever. We give grateful thanks to all our volunteers for their dedicated service. A very special “thank you” to Barbara Masiero for her many years of exceptional service to the library. We are so fortunate to have you on our team.

STAFF

Thanks to the Hazen Memorial Library staff: Director Debra Roy, Sue Cusick, Kathleen Farrar, Chris McNeal, Mary Lou Clark, Carol Landers, Steven Banks, and Shirley Lanteigne, whose commitment to providing knowledgeable and friendly customer service make our library successful and this board a pleasure on which to serve.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Trustees of the Hazen Memorial Library, FY11

Cornelia Donovan, Chair

Elizabeth Quinty, Vice Chair

Elizabeth West, Secretary

Linda McClellan, Treasurer

Susan Johnston

Dwight W. Smith

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2010 Annual Report http://www.shirleylibrary.org/~hazen/index.php/information/annual-reports/95-2010-annual-report.html http://www.shirleylibrary.org/~hazen/index.php/information/annual-reports/95-2010-annual-report.html

HAZEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

 

 

The Hazen Memorial Library is a community center where all age groups gather for meaningful programs, social interaction, internet access, recreational reading, research, magazines, newspapers, audios, and movies. We encourage you to visit the library and take advantage of all the services and programs available.

 

FY10 proved to be another challenging year for Shirley’s town finances, and the library budget was negatively affected. Summer hours in July and August were reduced to 25 hours per week, with no hours open on Saturday. Following a successful override election in September, the library hours were brought back to 36 hours per week. It is interesting to note that the number of items borrowed still increased even though access to the library and staffing hours were reduced. The summer reading program and meeting room usage was impacted slightly due to the reduced hours.

 

We thank all the voters who supported the library in the override election.

 

CIRCULATION/SERVICES

The Hazen Memorial Library is pleased to report continued increased usage of library services in FY10. Longer loan periods for books and increased access to online resources results in fewer daily visitors. On average, 1,150 people visit the library each week.  Refer to the table below for more statistics.

 

 

 

LIBRARY STATISTICS

 

FY08

 

 

FY09

 

FY10

Total Circulation

(All Items Borrowed)

 

109,217

 

 

117,046

 

117,385

Visitors

 

66,556

 

 

63,850

 

59,727

 

Number of Meeting Room Uses

 

362

 

300

 

234

Number of Library Programs

 

422

 

 

451

 

437

 

Program Attendance

 

7,860

 

 

8,815

 

6,484

 

 

 

PROGRAMS

Children

Children’s programs are a vital aspect of library services, and we provide a rich children's collection including picture books, board books, beginning reader books, fiction books, non-fiction books, magazines, music, movies, audio books on CD and cassettes, materials in other languages, resources for parents and child care providers, reference books, databases and computer stations with internet access. Many children especially enjoy the play and reading area with puzzles, building blocks, a train set, and a dollhouse. Our “Goodnight Moon” story time room is brightly painted with scenes from Margaret Wise Brown's classic children's story. “Mother Goose on the Loose”, a program for babies up to age 3 is still going strong since its inception in 2005, made possible by a state grant. Preschool story time attracts families with children ages 3-5 eager to hear age appropriate stories and create fun craft projects.

 

The Youth Services librarian developed and led 124 programs in FY10, for infants to teenagers, with attendance of 4,501. The Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library sponsored Tykes Itsy Bitsy Yoga, a Trick or Treat Halloween Magic Show, a horticulture green classroom, Rainforest Animal show, Juggling lessons, LEGO club, and a Comics drawing class with Andy Fish. In addition, the Friends provide the funding for all craft supplies for storytime events.

 

Summer Reading

Hazen library supports the summer reading requirements of all area schools. In addition, we offer a summer reading program based on a statewide theme. A total of 132 children participated in the library’s 2010 “Go Green @ your Library” summer reading program. All funding for the program comes from sources outside of the town appropriated budget.

 

Summer programs included: Magician Scott Jameson, funded by the Shirley Cultural Council. Creature Teachers Frog Show, Boston Museum of Science’s traveling exhibit, Ice Cream social, and program prizes were funded by Bemis Corporation, without whose support our program would be impossible. Thank you Bemis for your generosity and the contribution you make to support children’s literacy.

 

Adults

Adult programs are funded by sources outside of the appropriated budget, mainly the Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library. Some programs held in FY10 were: the Holiday Fair, a Holiday Tea with musicians Trio Cordefiate, Book signing with Diane Rapaport, author of “The Naked Quaker”, author Sally Sacks of “How to Raise the Next President”, and David Brody, local author of “Cabal of the Westford Knight”. Shirley Recreation continues to sponsor Senior and Adult Yoga classes. In FY10, the library held 180 programs for adults with 2,518 participants.

 

GRANTS

1. The minimum State Aid requirements were met as a result of the passage of a Prop. 2 ½ override in September, therefore the library was certified to receive $12,023.00 from this grant.

2. The Small Libraries in Networks grant was also received this year, which applies a $2,500 savings on our network fees.

3.  Federal E-Rate funds were applied for and awarded in the amount of $3,338.00. This reimbursement is applied to the town’s internet costs.

 

FRIENDS

The Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library provide all of the funding for programs, equipment and museum passes well beyond the scope of the library budget. Many popular events were again made possible in FY10 by the hard work and inspiration of our Friends.  All museum passes are paid for by the group’s fundraising efforts: Butterfly Place, Boston Children’s Museum, Davis Farmland, Ecotarium, Fruitlands, Massachusetts State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Museum of Science, and the New England Aquarium. Your continued support of the Friends will keep these programs and museum passes available to all. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, check the Library’s online calendar of events at www.shirleylibrary.org and attend the next Friend’s meeting.

 

VOLUNTEERS

The contributions of our faithful volunteers are more important than ever. Grateful thanks to Barbara Masiero and our other volunteers for their dedicated service.

 

STAFF

Thanks to the Hazen Memorial Library staff: Director Debra Roy, Sue Cusick, Kathleen Farrar, Chris McNeal, Mary Lou Clark, Carol Landers, Steven Banks, and Shirley Lanteigne, whose commitment to providing knowledgeable and friendly customer service make our library successful and this board a pleasure on which to serve.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Trustees of the Hazen Memorial Library, FY10

Cornelia Donovan, Chair

Dwight W. Smith, Vice Chair

Elizabeth West, Secretary

Linda McClellan, Treasurer

Susan Johnston

Elizabeth Quinty

 

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2009 Annual Report http://www.shirleylibrary.org/~hazen/index.php/information/annual-reports/96-2009-annual-report.html http://www.shirleylibrary.org/~hazen/index.php/information/annual-reports/96-2009-annual-report.html

HAZEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

The Hazen Memorial Library is a community center where all age groups gather for meaningful programs, social interaction, internet access, recreational reading, research, magazines, newspapers, audios, and movies. We encourage you to visit the library and take advantage of all the services and programs available.

FY09 proved to be a challenging year for Shirley's town finances, and the library budget was adversely affected. An unsuccessful override election on September 9, 2008 resulted in a reduction to the number of hours open from a total of 36 to 25 - a loss of 11 hours per week. Fortunately, the library's budget was restored in the second override election held on November 4, and library hours were brought back to 36 hours per week. It is important to note that the number of items being borrowed still increased even though access to the library and staffing hours were reduced.

Thank you to all the voters who supported our library in the override election. As a result, the hours of service, books and materials budgets, and number of staff hours to handle the increased demand for library services were restored.

CIRCULATION/SERVICES

The Hazen Memorial Library is pleased to report increased use of library services in FY09, with a total circulation of more than 117,000 items. On average, 1,228 people visit the library each week. See the table below for more statistics.


LIBRARY STATISTICS


FY08


FY09

CIRCULATION (Items Borrowed)


109,217


117,046

VISITORS


66,556


63,850

MEETING ROOM USES


362


300

LIBRARY PROGRAMS


422


451


PROGRAM ATTENDANCE


7,860


8,815

 

PROGRAMS

Children

Children's programming is a vital aspect of library services, and all story time events are very well attended. "Mother Goose on the Loose", a program for babies up to age 3 is still going strong since its inception in 2005. Preschool story time for ages 3-5 always attracts a crowd of youngsters eager to hear age appropriate stories and craft projects. The Youth Services librarian developed and led 174 programs in FY09, with attendance of 4,030. Family Partnership sponsored Goodnight Moon Afternoon playgroups, the Friends of the library sponsored Tykes Itsy Bitsy Yoga, a Trick or Treat Halloween Magic Show, seed planting workshop for the butterfly garden, and Animal Adventures show. Shirley Cultural Council funded "A Woodland Cinderella" puppet show.

Summer Reading

The library supports the summer reading requirements of all area schools. In addition, we sponsor a summer reading program based on a statewide theme. Summer programs included: a visit from the Boston Museum of Science's traveling planetarium, sponsored by library donations; Jay Mankita concert sponsored by the Shirley Charitable Foundation. Summer reading prizes were funded by the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System, the library Trustees, and the Friends of the Library.

After School Programs

The Serving Tweens and Teens Grant funds enabled the library to plan and conducted 90 programs with 1,372 attendees during FY09. Some of these programs were: Teen Club with Wii, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band games, holiday parties, contests, board games, arts and crafts, knitting club, book club, yoga classes, Red Cross Babysitting Certification class, and expanded summer reading program. The grant provides the funding for the equipment, honorariums for performers, materials and furnishings, and staff to run the programs. The program funding comes to completion in September, 2009.

Adults

Adult programs are funded by sources outside of the appropriated budget, in large part by the Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library. Some programs held in FY09 were: the Holiday Fair, Mother's Day and Holiday Teas, author Diane Rapaport, Friend's book club, gardener's club meetings, and job hunting workshops led by Monster.com. Shirley Recreation continues to sponsor Senior and Adult Yoga classes. A bridge club held a weekly card game, and the rug "hookers" met bi-weekly to craft beautiful hand-made rugs. In FY09, the library held 263 programs for adults with 3,771 participants.

GRANTS

  1. The library was awarded a $20,000 LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to plan and conduct after school programs for middle school students. The "Serving Tweens and Teens" program began in October, 2007, and will be completed in September, 2009.
  2. Minimum State Aid requirements were met as a result of the passage of a Prop. 2 ½ override on November 4, and the library was certified to receive $16,430 from this grant.

FRIENDS

The Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library provide all of the funding for programs, equipment and museum passes well beyond the scope of the library budget. Many popular events were again made possible this year by the hard work and inspiration of our Friends.

The FY09 Friends' board of officers includes Doreen Manning, President, Leslie Cady, Vice-President, Nancy Landry, Secretary, and Polly McGrath, Treasurer. Cheryl Gregory serves as Publicity and Holiday Fair Coordinator. The library is indebted to the Friends for their support. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, check the Library's online calendar of events at www.shirleylibrary.org and attend the next Friend's meeting.

VOLUNTEERS

The contributions of our reliable volunteers are more important than ever. Grateful thanks to Barbara Masiero and our other volunteers for their dedicated service.

STAFF

As always, thanks to the library staff whose commitment to provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service make our library successful and this board a pleasure on which to serve.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Roy, Library Director

The Trustees of the Hazen Memorial Library

Judy Stanislaw, Chair
Linda McClellan, Vice Chair
Beth Quinty, Secretary
Cornelia Donovan
Susan Johnston
Dwight W. Smith

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