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Library Enhancements by The Friends The Friends of the Library aid in purchasing items not
normally found in the library's budget. These may be as small as new
book carts, or much needed portable chairs, and new display tables, or
they may be major equipment requested by the Library Director. The
Sound Equipment purchased for the meeting room much extends the public
film projects with true "surround" sound, and enhanced digital projection
of movies. (The Friends also pay for the necessary movie license and
the films.) These needed tools greatly
extend the quality of life experience within our library.
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Reference Librarian Deidre Wright trains reference volunteers on
new computer reservation system purchased for the library by The
Friends of the Library. This new computer automation system will
allow a more efficient usage of the library's public access computers.
Reservation of computer time is achieved by entering your library card
number (visitor cards will be available for non-residents) Computer
reservation system will also give a definite log-on times The automated system also
permits more effective use of on-line printing and is expected to give the
reference staff more time to answer public
questions. The Friends of the Library have budgeted over $78,000 this year
in support of the library.
A
digital projector mount and quality sound system
for the library meeting room greatly enhances the public
films, presentations, and meetings held. The Library's meeting room
is "booked" almost every hour and day of the week with Children's, Young
Adult and public programs. This new equipment greatly extends the
library's ability to present movies, and educational programs.