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Children's programs and events were well attended. Report of the Elizabeth Shaw and Jean Parker, library volunteers, con- Animal Control Officer ducted two series of seasonal storytimes for preschool children. The children developed listening skills while en- joying stories and took home simple craft projects relating to a weekly theme. The Mashpee Child Development To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Chief of Police Center Nursery school visited the library each month for Frye and citizens of the Town of Mashpee: stories, songs and films. Each child was able to select a book to take back to school, encouraging future library It is with a great deal of pleasure that I submit my sixth useage with their families. annual report to the community. During the period of January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 the follow- Volunteerism played a large role in library operations. ing services were provided by this department: Thanks to over fifty volunteers, over 2,100 hours were contributed to the library. In September, a tea was hosted 73 dead animals and birds removed by Friends of the Library to recognize those who had 186 lost animal reports recorded volunteered. Selectman Carol Jacobson presented the 84 dogs removed to the shelter volunteers with a certificate of appreciation from the 10 animals adopted by new owners Town of Mashpee for their contributions to the 24 wild animals removed from domestic locations community. 14,502 miles covered 19 dog bites investigated The Friends of the Library supported the library finan- 34 injured animals and birds treated cially as well as providing many of the volunteers. A new 82 animals surrendered to the Town monthly booksale was initiated and proved popular with 5 citations issued the public. Funds raised by the booksales made possible 2 show cause hearings held the following gits from the Friends: a typewriter, new ex- 49 barking complaints investigated terior signs listing library hours, an oak bookcase for 5 horse barns inspected displaying new books and brochures of information about the library given to new patrons. The Friends co- The two major annual departmental programs were sponsored an informational breakfast held at the library completed. The January rabies and licensing clinic to explain the benefits of joining the CLAMS library com- resulted in one hundred and twenty-six dogs being licens- puter system. Transportation was provided to guests to ed and the department provided all the Town's school the Cotuit Library for a hands-on-demonstration of the children with an animal safety program. public access computer terminals. This year I completed both the Massachusetts Criminal The library participated in a collection Assessment pro- Justice Training Council's certification program for ject as a member of CILIA(Cape and Islands Interlibrary animal control officers and a special police course in basic Association). The purpose of the project was to look at reserve training. each library's adult non-fiction collection to determine its areas of strength. One of Mashpee's strengths is its Our former town pound contract was terminated and collection of Native American materials.A directory will a new contract with the Animal Inn was implemented for be produced from the information gathered to assist Cape the care of the department's impounded dogs. and Islands residents to locate libraries with subject strengths in the areas they are researching. At this time I would like to thank all the Town's boards,committees, departments, and personnel for their The library received many gifts in 1990, but would like continued support of this department. to publically recognize two major donations. Thanks are given to Continental Cablevision of Mashpee for arrang- Respectfully submitted, ing for a gift of video equipment and video cassettes June M. Daley donated by the Arts and Entertainment Network. Thanks also go to the family of Donald C. Marsh who requested Animal Control Officer that memorial gifts be made to the library. With contribu- tions received, the library was able to purchase a dic- Report of the tionary stand, unabridged dictionary and add a variety of adult fiction titles and children's picturebooks for the Mashpee Public Library library collection. Receptions were held at the library to accept the presentation of both gifts. To the Honorable Selectmen In 1990, special attention was focused on three Areas and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: of the collection needing greater depth because of increas ing useage. The video cassette collection was doubled in The library continued to be very heavily used by size to 241 titles.The media tie-in will encourage children Mashpee residents. Circulation for the year was 45,226 to "read more about it". Travelogs, nature titles and a items; a 13% increase over 1989. Registered borrowers do-it-yourself series were added in video format. increased 20% to 6,692-library cardholders. 91