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JACKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY -- 2010
After years of planning and fund raising, the New Jackson Public Library has become a wonderful reality. On December 7, 2010 many townspeople turned out for the informal opening and joint Historical Society/Library ribbon cutting ceremony. All who had to miss the December 7 opening will be able to attend the formal ceremony planned for the spring.
Once again, the library trustees want to thank all who volunteered thousands of hours, donated over a million dollars and hand-crafted the many beautiful items that now reside inside the town’s building. Visitors now can enjoy much more space, the luxury of two bathrooms, six more computers, an elevator, freshly brewed coffee and a beautiful, relaxing space where they can read, do computer tasks and enjoy stimulating programs. You can still find news, scheduled events and book recommendations in the monthly library newsletter, posted on Jackson E-news or available at the library, and there is still wireless internet 24/7. It’s a new building but the smiles have not changed. Susan, Tessa, Kim or any of our friendly volunteers will be glad to help you find what you need. So, please come and visit and
bring your family and friends.
Library Hours:
Tuesday 11 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 2 pm
Thursday 11 am – 8 pm (Thursday Story Time at 11:00)
Friday 9am – 1 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm
In 2010 a total of 7,784 people visited the library. We added 833 items to the collection with a retail value of $16,605; almost half of them (411, valued at $8,105) were donated. The total number of volumes in our collection now stands at 9,353. We withdrew 1,338 items. Ninety-two new patrons joined our growing list of library users. Total circulation for 2010 was 14,130. Patrons borrowed 1,439 books through the NH Interlibrary Loan Program, and we loaned out 441 volumes to other libraries in New Hampshire. Our audio-book circulation totaled 657. Two hundred and twenty-two patrons took advantage of our downloadable book circulation. We want to thank the volunteers who gave 703 very productive hours of their time to help keep us operating efficiently and economically. The library and the Friends of
the Library sponsored 64 programs during the year, with 364 people attending.
The future looks bright, but the new facility has given us new challenges. The Friends of the Jackson Public Library will continue to be actively fund raising to help maintain the new building. They will also be planning and organizing stimulating programs for your edification and enjoyment. The trustees will be very busy setting goals and planning for the future. We hope to ensure that the next one hundred years in our new facility will be as successful as the last century of service that our dear old library provided to our community. Trustee meetings are held monthly and are open to the public; please feel free to attend. We value your ideas and input.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackson Library Trustees
Allen Brooks, Chairman
Edith Houlihan, Treasurer
Joyce Allan, Secretary
Sarah Duffy
Lisa White
Sam Harding, Alternate
Kathy Kopitsky, Alternate
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