2016 was a very good year for the Ashville Free Library. The reason for this was due, in part, to our patrons who have continued to support all our efforts here at the library. The following report will give you an idea of what the library has accomplished with your help!
- General Information
- Hours
- Monday- Friday 9:30-5:00; 6:30-8:30
- Saturday 10:00-1:00
- Sunday CLOSED
- Website www.ashvillelibrary.com
- Email address ashvillelib@stny.rr.com
- Like us on Facebook Ashville Library
- Board of Trustee Meetings held the 4th Tuesday each month. 7:00 PM
- Board meetings are open to the public
- The library now has 6 new computers for public use
- The library has central air conditioning
- New high speed broadband will become available in 2017
- New handicap accessible ramp
- Hours
- Holdings
- Adult Fiction- 6275
- Adult Non-Fiction- 2870
- Children’s Fiction- 8332
- Children’s Non-Fiction- 3012
- Total Cataloged Books- 20,489
- Electronic Books- 9243
- Audio Books (Books on CD)- 280
- DVD’s- 1760
- Grand total holdings- 34,782
- Statistics
- Print material borrowed- 11,254
- DVD’s Borrowed- 3706
- Electronic Materials- 723
- Total Circulation- 15,669
- Reference questions answered- 3684
- Registered Patrons- 1051
- Visits to the Library- 7280
- Internet terminals for public use- 6
- Annual number of visits to web site- 26,054 (includes Facebook)
- Personnel
- The library continues to be open because of the generosity of our numerous volunteers.
- Joining this illustrious group of dedicated neighbors are:
- Dawn Brink Mary Fardink
- List of 2016 Volunteers
- Pat Poignard
- Roberta Schruise
- Wickie Stapleton
- Theresa Frangione
- Ruby Thorp
- Kristina Benson
- Lydia Samuelson
- Jennifer Apthorpe
- Carol Bankowski
- Kim Rowe
- Becky Cable
- Paul and Marybeth Mazzone
- Dena Carlson
- Katie McMaster
- Joan Clamp
- Thank you to each of you for your commitment to the community.
- Your director, Tabetha Butler, celebrated 18 years of service to the library and community in July of 2016.
- We would also like to recognize the folks from Cummins Engine Plant for their continued support of the library through the Volunteer Work Day each year. They have completed countless projects for the library from building maintenance to setting up for the book sale.
- Programs and Events
- Storytime with MorMor (Peg Hite) and Story Time With Jada
- Thursdays Total attendance 626
- Summer Reading Program Total Attendance 69
- Teen Summer Reading Program Total Attendance 24
- Book talk
- Readers R Us Book Club (private)
- Card classes with Susie Davis
- Books and Bottles
- Storytime with MorMor (Peg Hite) and Story Time With Jada
- Fundraisers
- Golf Tournament (Mini golf) July
- Books and Bottles August
- Book Sale August
- Funding and Grants
- Town of North Harmony
- Town of Harmony
- Director’s Grant-Lenna Foundation
- Lenna Foundation-New Handicap Ramp
- Materials Grant-NYS
- LLSA (Local Library Services Aid)-NYS
- Bullet Aid (Sen. Catherine Young)
- Services Available to You
- Internet and Printer (.20/page)
- Fax Machine (nominal fee)
- Copier (.20/page)
- Interlibrary Loan-NO COST
- Free Wi-Fi (available 24/7, accessible in parking lot)
- Meeting Room (based on availability)
- Large Print Books
- Board of Trustees
- Donald Butler, President
- Martin Swalboski, Vice President
- Peter Radka, Treasurer
- MaryJo Eddy, Secretary
- Paul Mazzone, Trustee
- Pat Poignard, Trustee
- Paula Komarek, Trustee
- Jennifer Apthorpe, Trustee
- Long Range (5 year) Plan
- Parking Lot – top coat, seal, & stipe
- Water Filtration System- to eliminate sulfur in the water
- Replace old tables and chair in the meeting room
- Rejuvenate Children’s are-make it family inviting
- Notary Public on site (Director)
That sums up 2016 in a nutshell. We hope this report has given you a glimpse into the workings of your library. We, at the library, look forward to a rewarding 2017 with your help. Please remember to use YOUR library often. Come check us out!
