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| The Hicksville Public Library is a facility that functions
by offering many diverse materials and services. The
library staff meets the community's demand for the best in books, media
and special programs, by following the latest trends in informational,
educational, and recreational choices. Listed below is a review of the
library services for 2006: |
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Statistics |
- Number of registered borrowers: 22,819
- Volume count: 257,325
- Total Annual Acquisitions: 16,004
- Number of adult reference questions: 11,943
- Number of patrons using the computer: 3,708
- Number of books on tape or CD: 3,122
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- Total number of periodicals: 385
- Number of video cassettes: 5,491
- Number of DVD's 2,266
- Number of compact discs: 4,161
- Number of children's reference questions: 9,489
- Number of patrons using Internet: 16,516
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Library Programs
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Adult Services |
| Public Information offers an extensive variety of programs
and trips to engage our patrons' interests. |
- Number of Newsletters: 6
- Number of Computer Workshops: 3
- Number of book discussions: 10
- Number of Movies: 45
- Number of Library sponsored trips: 2
- Babysitting workshops: 2
- One Stroke Painting Workshops: 6
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- Number of Concerts: 5
- Number of HealthTalk programs: 11
- Number of Driving classes: 24
- Number of Seminars and Workshops: 27
- Number of Exercise classes: 137
- Number of Fiction to Film discussions: 8
- Number of Cooking Workshops; 2
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Children's Services |
| Children's Services provides creative activities, musical
events, storytimes, and computer software to promote a love
of learning and an appreciation of diversity. |
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- Number of craft programs: 7
- Number of entertainment educational programs: 5
- Number of children's software programs: 48
- Number of Baby & Jump for Joy programs: 37
- Number of Creative Arts programs: 11
- Number of Tai Chi workshops: 4
- Number of Chess Classes: 20
- Number of Storycrafts: 4
- Number of Musical Moppet Babies: 6
- Number Parent/Child Yoga programs: 2
- Number of Hip Hop workshops: 1
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- Number of Photography programs: 1
- Number of Storytime Yoga workshops: 1
- Number of baby sign & sign language programs: 5
- Number of Spanish language programs: 73
- Number of Storytime programs: 47
- Number of Time for Art programs: 33
- Number of Who Am I? programs: 27
- Number of Family game Programs: 3
- Number of Class & Group Visits: 58
- Number of Foodi programs: 6
- Number of Librarian visits to schools: 3
- Number of Author visits: 2
- Number fo Children's Movies: 1
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Reference Services
During the past year, the Reference Department received an enormous amount of requests for assistance by phone, fax, internet, and in person.
As information resources continue to expand, the reference librarians provide instruction in research methods from a variety of print and online resources that reflect the changing needs of the community. Our collection includes material in the fields of medicine, business, investing, travel, historical research, website creation and design, automotive repair, computer programming, career and Civil Service examinations.
The interloan service has expanded to include Suffolk County and OCLC, a network of libraries online in universities and public libraries in the United States. |
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Message from the Board of Trustees
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Dear Neighbors,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Hicksville Public Library, I am pleased to present the 2007-2008 Annual Budget. The Board of Trustees has devoted much time to develop a budget that will allow us to continue to provide you with the quality programs and services you expect, and to enhance our book, video, DVD and CD collections. With the help of our Director, Carol Ahrens, over the last year we have undertaken a number of cost saving measures. These were implemented with as little impact on our patrons as possible and have helped to minimize the budget increase. We will continue to look for cost savings wherever possible in an effort to streamline our services and reduce our budget.
During the past year we opened the Hicksville Public Library's Computer & Resource Center. This facility provides the community with space for additional computers and wireless internet access. It also provides us with additional meeting rooms for community use and additional space for computer training. We also have plans to purchase several Laptop Computers for training and community use. This facility will continue to evolve and change as the community's needs change.
So that we can continue to provide you, our patrons and neighbors, with the programs and services you expect, we are asking you to once again show your support by approving the proposed budget for 2007-2008 with an increase of 2.96% at a rate of $209.11 per household per year. Please take time to vote on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. We are committed to serve all of our taxpayers, parents, children and seniors, and it is our goal under this new budget to make you a satisfied patron. Any suggestions that you may have at to how the Library can serve you better are always appreciated. Thank you for your past and continued support. |
Michael J. Galgano
Board of Trustees
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