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The Library is also fortunate to have a dedicated <br />group of volunteers who generously share their time <br />and talent with us each week. Duties range from <br />shelving and processing books to assisting with <br />program preparation and cleaning up. Their energy and <br />enthusiasm brighten our days, and keeps our operation <br />flowing seamlessly. In June we co -hosted a Volunteer <br />Appreciation Luncheon with the Mashpee Council on <br />Aging at the beautiful Willowbend Country Club to <br />celebrate and give thanks for their service and honor <br />the special men and women who deserve our gratitude <br />and respect. <br />We have not achieved our goals without the <br />support of many other town departments. We would <br />like to express our never-ending appreciation to the <br />leadership and staff members of the Accounting <br />Department, Department of Public Works, Human <br />Resources Department, Information Technology <br />Department, and the Town Clerk and Treasurer's <br />Offices who are always available to problem solve, <br />troubleshoot, and work their magic when asked for <br />assistance. You are consummate professionals, and the <br />services you provide to the Library, the Town and its <br />residents set the standard for others to follow. We <br />thank you for your patience and expertise! <br />The Library relies on the support of our <br />colleagues and friends at the Mashpee Fire and Police <br />departments. They are always ready to respond to any <br />call for information or assistance but have <br />demonstrated their commitment to creating a safe and <br />caring community through training and education <br />offerings. The officers of the Community Policing unit <br />created a customized training for Library staff to guide <br />and coach us in situational awareness exercises and <br />empower staff to confidently meet the needs of our <br />community members. <br />This year the Library has been able to provide <br />programs and services, again expand our hours, and <br />maintain and operate our facility due to the consistent <br />support and leadership of the Mashpee Board of <br />Selectmen, Town Manager, Rodney Collins, and <br />Assistant Town Manager, Wayne Taylor. They have <br />approved and endorsed our funding requests and <br />demonstrated their commitment to our mission and <br />service goals. <br />The Library continues to grow and evolve <br />because of our staff who are eager to do more, explore <br />new opportunities, and always look forward. Trustee <br />Co -Chairs, Joan Lyons and Ann Macdonald combine <br />to deliver leadership and results with the support of our <br />dedicated Board of Trustees. As we look forward to <br />2020, and the loth Anniversary of the opening of <br />newly constructed Library, we take pride in our <br />achievements in a changing world, and are grateful for <br />the opportunity to play an active and trusted role in the <br />future of our community. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Kathleen Mahoney <br />Library Director <br />FY 2019 Highlights- Our Year in Numbers <br />Municipal (Mashpee) Borrowers 9,543 <br />Total Borrowers 17,247 <br />Total Circulation 209,055 <br />Total Number of Library Programs <br />489 <br />Total Attendance at all Library Programs <br />11,461 <br />Number of Volunteers <br />58 <br />Total Volunteer Hours <br />2223 <br />Meeting Room Use 2189 <br />Meetings <br />Total Hours Library Open <br />2228 <br />150 <br />