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The Library was awarded a grant from the The annual "Friend of the Year" honor was <br /> Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to awarded to long-time Mashpee resident and Ann <br /> fund a new initiative aimed at offering resources to job Macdonald. Her service to the Library includes <br /> seekers in the community. This program is unique in holding the office of President of the Friends of the <br /> that it focuses on individuals who are seeking Library,as well as several terms as a Library Trustee, <br /> employment later in life,or who wish to begin a second a role she currently occupies. She was instrumental in <br /> career. Lead by Library staff and employment securing support and funding for the new library <br /> professionals,workshops will be held to teach research building,and brings a positive energy and commitment <br /> and resume skills, as well as techniques for to every project she accepts. We are all extremely <br /> interviewing and networking. grateful to work with her, and have her as part of our <br /> organization and community! <br /> Finally, we ventured into the newly coined <br /> service of offering a"Library of Things"and will begin The Library is also fortunate to have a dedicated <br /> having Wi-Fi hotspots for patrons to check out and use group of volunteers who generously share their time <br /> at home in their job seeking efforts and other pursuits. and talent with us each week. Duties range from <br /> Going forward, stay tuned for additional items to be shelving and processing books to assisting with <br /> added to our"Library of Things" program preparation and clean up. Their energy and <br /> enthusiasm brighten our days,and keeps our operation <br /> Our Friends and Supporters flowing seamlessly. In June we co-hosted a Volunteer <br /> Lead by President Ginny Farwell,the Friends of Appreciation Luncheon with the Mashpee Council on <br /> the Mashpee Library reached new heights with a Aging at the beautiful Willowbend Country Club to <br /> variety of new and innovative events. In June, our celebrate and give thanks for their service, and honor <br /> guests were invited to a participate in a first of its kind the special men and women who deserve our gratitude <br /> Garden Tour,Tea,and Author Talk featuring the private and respect. <br /> gardens of Willowbend.The event was billed as "rain <br /> or shine" and despite a steady downpour, a capacity We have not achieved our goals without the <br /> support of many other town departments. We would <br /> crowd were treated to a tour of five private gardens, <br /> like to express our never-ending appreciation to the <br /> followed by a book discussion, all while enjoying an <br /> English-style tea at the Willowbend Country Club. leadership and staff members of the Accounting <br /> Department, Department of Public Works, Human <br /> A summer author series featured both a first time Resources Department, Information Technology <br /> local author, Joe Deitch and an award winning, Department, and the Town Clerk and Treasurer's <br /> bestselling author Lisa Genova, two authors whose Offices who are always available to problem solve, <br /> works highlight the power of humanity, mindfulness, troubleshoot, and work their magic when asked for <br /> and compassion. Their generosity and honesty in assistance.You are consummate professionals,and the <br /> sharing their experiences and words made each services you provide to the Library, the Town and its <br /> gathering truly unique and transformative for our residents set the standard for others to follow. We <br /> guests and solidified the role of the Library in thank you for your patience and expertise! <br /> connecting people and building community. <br /> The Library was privileged to participate in the <br /> Coupled with established favorites such as the annual National Night Out with the Mashpee Police <br /> Selander Open mini-golf tournament and summer and Fire Departments again this year. The brave men <br /> raffle, the Friends had record setting success as and women who put their lives on the line every day at <br /> fundraisers and ambassadors for the Library.The funds the Mashpee Fire and Police Departments have our <br /> they raise have enabled us to provide our residents with support and gratitude. We are fortunate to have them <br /> library materials above and beyond what we might as colleagues and friends.Always ready to answer the <br /> otherwise purchase, as well as community programs, call, their courage, selfless spirit, and sacrifices are <br /> technology, and services to children. The addition of humbling and inspiring. <br /> Kanopy, a new streaming film service is possible <br /> through the generosity of the Friends. This year the Library has been able to increase <br /> our hours,provide more diverse services,and upgrade <br /> our equipment and facility due to the consistent support <br /> 136 <br />