By the Numbers
Total holdings in the library collection:
80,632
Number of active cardholders:
7,216
Items checked out last year:
227, 961
Number of hours open per week:
63
Average catalog searches per day: 445
Magazine and newspaper subscriptions:
176
Number of book clubs served:
42
Public computers used:
7,284
Total attendance at library sponsored programs:
12,707
Staff members:
12
** numbers based on 2009 calendar year |
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Greetings!
Whatever your reasons for loving the library- personal enjoyment,
intellectual stimulation, children's books and activities, research
materials for school, home or work,
or access to computers and the Internet- we invite
you to join us in celebrating those reasons during national Love Your Library month in February. |
Friends of the Amherst Town Library: Their Love Speaks Volumes!
One group that has stacks and stacks of love for the library is the The Friends of the Amherst Town Library. Did you know that they were awarded the "Sue Palmatier Award for Outstanding support by a FOL Group" by
the NH
Library Trustee Association in 2009?
One of the Friends' most recent initiatives is "The Friday
Afternoon Book Club" which meets at the library on the second Friday afternoon of every
month. Interested individuals are invited to call Beth Blodgett, member of the Friends, for more information (673-2506).
Learn more about the Friends of the Library by viewing their special exhibit in the library display case during the month of February or by visiting their webpage anytime.
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What Do I Read Next?
Sometimes a book is soooo good you just don't want it to end. If you have reached the last chapter of one these great reads and are wondering what to read next, we have a few suggestions:
If you enjoyed Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society, you might enjoy:
The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies
Clara Callan: A Novel by Richard Bruce Wright
If you enjoyed Still Alice, you might enjoy:
A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar
If you enjoyed The Help, you might enjoy:
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February Vacation Activities for Kids & Teens
Babymouse Extravaganza-
February 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm. Create your own Babymouse
comic and make sweet strawberry mice. Registration is
required. For ages 6 and up.
Feeling the Beat, Feeling the Spirit  with John Root -
February 24th, 3-5pm. All ages are welcome.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover-
February 25th, 7-8pm. Enjoy great stories, a snack and make a craft. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to stay over for the night. Registration is required.
The Book Bunch
- February 25th, 3:45-4:45pm. Join us for a couple of fantastic read
aloud books and a craft. For ages 6 to
8.
Fashion Cuff for Teens and Tweens Workshop- February 26th, 3-4pm. Make a cute cuff that you can wear anywhere! Registration is required.
For more information, visit the Children's Room blog. Register by calling 673-2288 or through the online calendar of events.
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Remember, the library is a happening place and your library card is your ticket to free books,
magazines, music, movies, Internet access, enriching programs and much more! If you missed one of our earlier issues you can view it here. As always, please feel free to contact us if you have suggestions for improving this newsletter or questions about any of our library services.
Sincerely,
Amherst Town Library
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