2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Replaced and refurbished 21-year-old seating in the Library. The Adult and Children’s sections of the Library have 83 new chairs. Benches and couches have been reupholstered.
Purchased an additional AWE computer and carrel; AWE computers are designed specifically for our patrons aged 2 – 8 with over 4,000 interactive learning activities focused on early literacy.
Sponsored the Summer Reading Program for children and teens. This program helps students sustain and/or improve their reading levels over the summer months. Approximately 800-1000 attendees.
Contributed to the expansion of the Library’s collection of books, reference materials and books on CD.
Sponsored the holiday Giving Tree which provided 100 new books for the Library.
2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Purchased 10 new lounge/reading chairs for adult seating.
Created a study room within the Library with tables, chairs, and whiteboard.
Continued with an expansion of the Library collection in all formats including the Spanish language collection, updated reference resources and popular material for the Library and the Study Center.
Procured I pads for the Library and Study Center.
Purchased new software to streamline the management and marketing of new programs. This software will provide an efficient way to communicate all Library activities with our community. It replaces the no longer in print Activity Guide.
Sponsored the Summer Reading Program.
In May, held a winemaker’s dinner fundraiser at Calcareous Vineyard and Winery.
Recruited three new members to the Foundation Board of Directors.
Hosted Open House to celebrate the Foundation’s 20th anniversary and the Library’s 22nd anniversary in its present location.
Sponsored the holiday Giving Tree which provided 100 new books for the Library.
Hosted event to celebrate the completion of the RFID tagging project.
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Four RFID stations were purchased – two for staff use at the Circulation Desk and two for patron self-check out as well as two RFID Gates at the Library’s entrance.
Approved funding for new furnishings for the Library Study Center located at 3600
Oak Street. This was a major project for the Foundation and will be executed in two
phases. For 2018, we purchased new tables and chairs, soft seating, coat and backpack
storage, floor covering, a Busy Cube for our youngest patrons and more books for the Center’s collection. A book give-away was included as part of the Center’s “Re-Opening” celebration.
New ergonomic chairs were purchased for the staff workroom replacing a mixed
collection of seating from the original opening of the Library.
Online Calendar software – this is an ongoing service provided to our community. All
Library classes and programs can be viewed online and patrons can register for events
as required.
Summer Reading Program – This is a favorite program among our patrons and participation is high in multiple age groups.
Little Bits Circuits – Technology learning tool now available in the Children’s Library.
Funding provided for the expansion of the Library’s collection in all categories.
Co-hosted the annual spring Winemaker’s Dinner Fund Raiser held at Calcareous Vineyard
and Winery. The event was a huge success for the Library with over 100 guests in attendance.
Book Give Away for Children’s Day/Book Day. Commonly knowns as Dia, this is a celebration
of children, families and reading that culminates yearly in April. The celebration emphasizes
the importance of literacy for all children.
ViewScan 4 Microfilm Technology Unit – A Microfilm/microfiche reader was purchased to
enable public access to a large collection of historical records and maps.
DVD/CD Burnishing Machine Repair – Utilizing this machine, a library volunteer works
weekly to repair all DVDs and books on CD in our Library’s collection.
2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Library Study Center Phase Two Completed – A New Look and Expanded Services
In August, we celebrated the completion of this project with an open house show casing
all new shelving units, window coverings, book display racks and a greatly expanded book collection.
Story Hour Room - outfitted with new tables and chairs
Online Calendar software – this is an ongoing service provided to our community. All
Library classes and programs can be viewed online and patrons can register for events
as required.
Summer Reading Program
Funding provided for the expansion of the Library’s collection in all categories.
Co-hosted the annual spring Winemaker’s Dinner Fund Raiser held at Calcareous Vineyard
and Winery. Again, this was a sell out event with 100 attendees and a collection of amazing
raffle prizes.
Book Give Away for Children’s Day/Book Day. Commonly knowns as Dia, this is a celebration
of children, families and reading that culminates yearly in April. The celebration emphasizes
the importance of literacy for all children.