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Adult programs included genealogy workshops, At the top of her game, Friends' President Ceil
<br /> concerts,and eBook reader tutorials. A series of nature Sneider retired from her role in 2015,leaving a legacy
<br /> programs by the Audubon Society were funded by the of excellence and a dedicated Executive Board to carry
<br /> Mashpee Cultural Council, and drew crowds despite on the tradition. Through the support of the Friends,
<br /> the snowy weather that sometimes delayed our and the funds they raise from community donations,
<br /> carefully made plans. Creativity is the order of the day we are able to offer all of our free programs, online
<br /> for participants in our knitting, quilting, and crafting resources, access to new technology devices, and a
<br /> programs. The popular trend toward adult coloring has rental book collection of wait-list worthy bestsellers.
<br /> reached the Library. A weekly"Coffee and Coloring" We owe the Friends many thanks for sharing their time
<br /> program generated fun and relaxation, and new and talents with all of us.
<br /> friendships for everyone who dropped in and picked up
<br /> a colored pencil or marker. A standing-room-only Library Trustee Chip Bishop concluded his term
<br /> audience filled the Event Room for a screening of a in office in 2015, and we are forever grateful for the
<br /> movie shot on Nantucket, accompanied by a question wisdom,determination,and patience he brought to the
<br /> and answer session with the film's director. Music Library during its early years in the new building. He
<br /> filled the air at a series of concerts showcasing talent inspired us all to work together toward our common
<br /> from many different genres. goals.
<br /> During the year we focused on our technology As always,we are ever grateful for the hard work
<br /> offerings and surveyed the community to determine and diligence of the staff members in each and every
<br /> how residents use the Internet and computer services, Town department that contribute regularly to our
<br /> which we furnish. Responses to the question included: success. The Accounting Department, Department of
<br /> education, employment, entrepreneurship, health and Public Works, Human Resources Department,
<br /> wellness,filing government documents or completing Information Technology Department, and the
<br /> applications,commerce,civic engagement,and social Treasurer's Office go above and beyond in every way,
<br /> inclusion. For many,the Library offers the only means and we rely on their collective expertise to maintain the
<br /> to freely connect to the Internet, so upgrades to our integrity of our operation. Our colleagues across the
<br /> wired and wireless connections through both the street at the Mashpee Fire and Police Stations are our
<br /> CLAMS and Town of Mashpee networks provided a unsung heroes. They are always on duty, watch over
<br /> much appreciated and needed boost in the connectivity us,keep us all safe,and are always prepared to answer
<br /> and capacity we deliver to residents. As we move the call.There are no thanks for the support and peace
<br /> toward a device driven world,we have added wireless of mind they provide.
<br /> printing,and have purchased iPads.
<br /> It was a year of transition and change in the Town
<br /> The Friends of the Mashpee Library had a as we marked the retirement of long-time Town
<br /> spectacular year as fundraisers, advocates, and Manager, Joyce Mason, and the departures of
<br /> supporters. They spearheaded a highly successful Selectmen Wayne Taylor and Michael Richardson. We
<br /> appeal for donations to improve library technology, were fortunate to benefit from their experience and en-
<br /> treated everyone to Licks for the Library and Dining going support of our goals. We welcomed new Town
<br /> for Books, and didn't stop there. In June they threw Manager,Rodney Collins,and John Cotton,as our new
<br /> the party of the year with a gala celebration at the New liaison to the Board of Selectmen,and look forward to
<br /> Seabury Country Club to mark the Library's fifth working with them as we continuously strive to make
<br /> birthday. Support from the community was good on the potential and promise of our library to play
<br /> overwhelming and with celebrity auctioneer Susan a transformative role in our community.
<br /> Wornick at the helm, the evening exceeded all
<br /> expectations. Funds from their efforts were matched Respectfully submitted,
<br /> by a generous gift from the family of Herb and Gloria Kathleen Mahoney
<br /> Selander, and established an endowment fund for the Library Director
<br /> Library.
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