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Your Public Library

Your Public Library. A presentation to the community. Quick Facts about the Library. Population Served/Cardholders Number of Items Housed Annual Circulation Annual Visits # Public Programs # full time staff/ # part time staff Budget. Your Library. Libraries are places of opportunity.

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Your Public Library

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  1. Your Public Library A presentation to the community

  2. Quick Facts about the Library • Population Served/Cardholders • Number of Items Housed • Annual Circulation • Annual Visits • # Public Programs • # full time staff/ # part time staff • Budget

  3. Your Library • Libraries are places of opportunity. • Libraries bring you the world. • Libraries are changing, dynamic places.

  4. Getting Your Library Card It’s easy! Just come in with your photo ID and proof of address, fill out a registration card, your card will be issued on the spot! Kids under 18 must have a parent with them.

  5. With your library card you can: • Borrow materials at the library; • Use the library’s public access computers; • Reserve materials online and have them delivered to any library in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam or Ulster County; • Renew your items online; • Access newspapers, magazines and encyclopedias online.

  6. The library has more than just books… • Books • Large print • Different languages • Magazines • Newspapers • DVDs • Videos • Music CDs • Books on cassette and CD • Local History • Special Collections:

  7. Community meeting space Local Information Local history and genealogy resources Fishing Poles Job Seeking Tools Homework Help Fundraising Information Museum Passes Business Information Library ServicesDid you know that our library provides:

  8. Access Discover… • come in and browse • check out our web site: http://www.yourlibraryURL.org

  9. In the Library & At Home • Online Public Library Catalog • Access to over 2 million items • Request titles from 65 other public libraries and have them delivered to the library of your choice. • Renew Online • Save your Favorite Searches • Accessible to any library patron – all you need is your library card. • Accessible in the library or over the Internet from your home, school or office.

  10. In The Library & At Home • Newspapers, Magazines & More • The library provides access to over 4,000 full-text sources of popular and academic magazine and newspaper articles (including the New York Times and Consumer Reports). • Accessible to any library patron – all you need is your library card. • Accessible in the library or over the Internet from your home, school or office.

  11. Library Programs Programming for people of all ages Babies Kids Teens Families Adults Seniors You!

  12. Funding • Funding for the library comes from: YOU • Local Taxes • State Taxes • Donations • Endowment • Friends Group • Volunteers

  13. Library Name • Hours • Phone • URL • Street Address • Director’s Name

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