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create their own video games this summer using and children is only a small part of our planned
<br /> SCRATCH programming and,for teens who wanted to collaborative efforts. The Children's Program Room
<br /> pursue real world adventures, the Library partnered has been designated as a quiet space and Family
<br /> with the Mashpee Harbor Master to offer a Boating Homework Center during afternoon hours in response
<br /> Basics class for teens seeking the safety certificate to the needs of older elementary school students and
<br /> required to operate power boats. their parents. Outreach at the schools,in support of the
<br /> sixth grade iPad program,will be a major initiative for
<br /> We conducted Mashpee Public Library 101 the remainder of the school year and a component of
<br /> workshops to demonstrate how the Library's resources our Summer Reading programs.
<br /> can be accessed remotely, and to teach library users
<br /> how to fully maximize the benefits of their library card. Insuring sustainability for services is an on-going
<br /> To assist the growing number of eBook users, we process relying on the generosity, good will, and
<br /> offered one-on-one training sessions on personal dedicated work of many. Volunteer support is vital to
<br /> tablets,phones and eReaders. During the past year,we our day-to-day operations,and our team is unparalleled
<br /> have expanded our concert offerings, featuring in their loyalty and commitment,logging thousands of
<br /> performers of Folk,Ragtime,Jazz,Classical Guitar and service hours in 2014. The Friends of the Mashpee
<br /> Funk music. Library have renewed their fundraising efforts with
<br /> great success and, once again, delivered additional
<br /> In October, the Library was awarded a grant by financial resources which allow us to initiate new
<br /> the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners,to programs and services, particularly in the area of
<br /> improve technology offerings and training technology,which would not be possible without their
<br /> opportunities for Library staff and our patrons. Classes support.
<br /> to instruct patrons in the use of newly acquired online
<br /> Genealogy resources are scheduled to begin in early Although the spirit of the Friends of the Library
<br /> 2015,and are already filled to capacity. Other classes is stronger than ever,we lost a true Library Champion
<br /> are in development,and we look forward to assuming this year with the passing of former President of the
<br /> the role of the technology hub for the community. Friends of the Library, Barbara Notarius. As the new
<br /> Library building approaches its fifth anniversary, it is
<br /> As the needs of the community evolve, we have impossible to imagine this journey without
<br /> worked to respond in kind,and provide resources and remembering Barbara. She was persistent, insistent,
<br /> support to local groups,organizations,and businesses. and relentless in pursuit of her dreams for the Library
<br /> In 2014, new policies were adopted to provide and, in her final days, expressed pleasure and fond
<br /> opportunities for after-hours use of Library meeting memories for everyone she encountered along the way.
<br /> and event rooms. We joined the Chamber of Although her years in Mashpee were limited, her
<br /> Commerce to gain a greater understanding of the accomplishments were tremendous. She was the right
<br /> growing business community, worked with person at the right time, and her contributions will
<br /> representatives from local political committees to benefit our residents and patrons for years to come.
<br /> provide meeting space for civic activities, and co-
<br /> sponsored a documentary screening with the As we moved forward with the implementation
<br /> Wampanoag Tribe to promote Native American of our existing goals, and plan our future endeavors,
<br /> Heritage month. Our partnership with Mashpee TV is the values that guided our staff include: Equal Access,
<br /> poised for a successful launch in the upcoming year,as Stewardship of Resources,Collaboration,Diversity and
<br /> we will jointly offer programs and events at both Innovation. Excellent customer service is the better
<br /> locations. Work with the Mashpee Cares coalition to half of any successful organization, and no staff
<br /> promote health and wellness for Mashpee families member embraced this concept more than Janet Trask,
<br /> allows us to stay connected, and in touch with the who retired in 2014 after years of dedicated service.
<br /> challenges and opportunities facing our residents. Janet embodied an authentic commitment to the
<br /> residents of Mashpee,and was a role model and mentor
<br /> The Library and the Mashpee Schools have a for everyone who had the pleasure of working with her.
<br /> shared interest in helping students develop the skills Her contributions to our culture and organization
<br /> they need to succeed in an increasingly digital society. cannot be understated. As a result of her leadership,
<br /> Increasing access to public computers for young adults all Library patrons continued to consistently receive
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