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Greenville Public Library

Annual Report of the Director

July 2012-June 2013

I love community libraries. Growing up I spent countless hours at the Greenville Public Library. As the youngest of three kids with a grandfather living with us, the library was my place to study, read and dream about the future. Today, I enjoy visiting the library with my own two children. Libraries are an important part to helping our families and neighbors thrive.

Gina M. Raimondo

MISSION STATEMENT

The Greenville Public Library is a comfortable and welcoming community, media, and virtual center where people of all ages can meet, learn, browse and borrow materials free of charge. Reading literacy for people of all ages is a major function of the Library.

PROFILE

The Greenville Public Library is one of two public libraries in the Town of Smithfeld,which has a population of 21,430. The Library was incorporated in 1882 for the purposeof providing library services to the Town. The original building was located near St. Thomas Church on the Greenville Common. A new facility was built on the presentsite in 1956 and two additions have been made to the building, one in 1966 and thelatest in 1991. Membership in the Association is open to any adult for a fee of $10.00, tofamilies for $15.00, and businesses for $50.00. Members of the Library Association electthe Board of Trustees and its offcers at the Association’s annual meeting. Anyoneliving in Rhode Island whose library is a member of Ocean State Libraries can use thisLibrary free of charge. A local-use-only card can be obtained for $40 by non-RhodeIsland residents.

Annual operating revenues are derived from association dues, contributions, local taxappropriations, interest on investments, late fnes, grants, and the State of Rhode Islandin the form of grant-in-aid. The largest revenue appropriation comes from the Town ofSmithfeld, which funds 75% of the total library operating budget.

OLIS (Rhode Island’s Offce of Library and Information Services) supplies interlibraryloan delivery service, continuing education classes, and assistance with children’sprograms and construction projects.

The Library is open 58 hours per week, seven days a week, which includes four nightsuntil 8 p.m., and Sundays during the school-year. We are one of the only libraries in thestate open all day on Saturdays during the summer.

The Greenville Public Library staff consists of seven full-time and eighteen part-timeemployees, including six full-time and seven part-time professional librarians holding amasters degree in Library and Information Sciences.

SERVICES

The Greenville Public Library provides information to the public through a wide varietyof print, audio-visual, and digital media. The Library supports the needs of students,the local business community, and people of all ages. It provides a meeting place fordiscussion, tutoring, and all types of learning. It is the equalizer of socio-economicstatus, providing the same services to all, and acts as Smithfeld's community center.

The Library offers programs for all ages. A primary focus of the Library is introducingchildren to the wonders of books through story-hours, crafts, tutoring and specialprograms, as well as providing homework assistance to students. We offer reference

Greenville Public Library Annual Report of the Director 2012-2013

services; access to the collections of other libraries; personal and on-line tutoring;electronic books and databases; downloadable audio books, e-books, music andmagazines; outreach services; exhibits; an after-school and computer training center;and many other services.

We recognize the shift from paper-print media to electronic-print media, and continueto increase our electronic holdings. We loan electronic book tablets, and in addition topurchasing electronic print and audio books for the state-wide resource called the E-Zone, we also offer our card-holders free music downloads from Freegal, e-books through Freading, downloadable audio books through OneClick Digital,downloadable magazines through Zinio, and streaming movies via IndieFlix.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

We served 112,968 walk-in patrons this year, a slight decrease from last year’s number.We provided materials in print and electronic format, both visual and audio. Ourwebsite was visited 69,798 times, six times more than last year! Through our website,we provide access to databases, magazines, audio books, and print books in electronicformat, providing the public with twenty-four hour information services.

CIRCULATION

As the economy improves and more people purchase e-tablets, we are seeing a slightreduction in the number of paper print materials being borrowed, whereas e-book loanshave skyrocketed. The total number of items borrowed was 187,503, which represents adecline of 3% from the previous year. E-book and audio downloads were 8,287, anincrease of 45% over last year! That number would be considerably higher if we hadenough content to meet demand.

REFERENCE

Staff answered questions in person, via e-mail, fax, and by telephone. Librariansanswered 37,150 questions this year, an increase of 12% over last year. There had beena steady drop in the number of reference questions being answered, mostly due topeople fnding information themselves via the Internet and library databases. Thisincrease can be attributed to last year's renovation and changed staffng model, makingthe reference librarian more visible and accessible.

TUTORS

On-line tutors are available from 2-10 p.m. daily for children and adults through AskRI,a state supported gateway to Internet databases and services. We also utilize a tutoringprogram sponsored by Bryant University, which pairs up children to Bryant studentsfor one-on-one instruction during the school year.

ELECTRONIC DATABASES

Databases consisting of the digitized content of magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias,and electronic books are made available to the public through shared subscriptions


from OSL, AskRI, and those we purchase ourselves. Our electronic databases covermaterials for all ages.

COLLECTION

There were 4,882 print materials added to the collection this year and 2,970 weeded.There were 1,069 audio-visual materials added to the collection and 1,423 weeded.Most of the weeded video items were videocassettes, which are being removed to makeroom for DVDs. The E-Books/Audio number includes shared e-materials purchasedfor the E-Zone by all of the public libraries in the state.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

The Library borrowed 20,671 items from other libraries through interlibrary loan to fllrequests for patrons that could not be flled from the Library’s own resources. Weloaned 32,342 materials to other libraries, 450 more than last year. The large number ofitems being received and sent out requires many hours of staff time for identifyingitems, pulling materials from the shelves, packaging, and processing. We currentlybudget 30 hours per week for shared resources staff, but other staff also assist asneeded. We experimented with not packaging our books when sending them to otherlibraries, and we had only one book slightly water damaged for the year. This saved aconsiderable amount of staff time. Next year OLIS is going to purchase covered bins fortransporting interlibrary loan materials, and no one will have to wrap and unwrapmaterials. OLIS provides delivery service to transport books and other librarymaterials between most of the libraries within the state up to fve days per week. In-state interlibrary loans are free to library users. Books from out-of-state are mailedand the borrower charged $3 per item for return postage.

PROGRAMS

Programs presented: 765 Attendance: 9,181

We would like to thank those who presented programs at the Library during the year, and the Friends of the Library who funded many of the children’s programs.


FY 2013 FY 2012

Books 75,327 73,341Magazines 5,676 5,750Total Print 81,003 79,091

Audio 2,858 2,610Video 5,396 6,001Databases 44 40Other 313 311TOTAL Non-Print 8,611 8,962

GRAND TOTAL 89,614 88,053E-Books/Audio 21,580 10,963

CHILDREN’S

There were 398 children’s programs attended by 6,158 people.

Summer Reading Program—“Dream Big-Read!” continued through July and August for children ages 3 1/2-10 years of age. Approximately 200 children registered; 97 completed the requirements. Weekly drawings were held for children who completed their reading requirement during the week. Small prizes were awarded to two children per week during the program. A grand prize drawing was held at the fnal performance and the winner received a Barnes & Noble gift certifcate. Children read between 200-300 hours per week during the program!

Preschool Programs

Title Presenter

School Age Programs


StaffBaby Time StaffMusic Together DemoGetting Ready for Kindergarten Staff

Hannah Franco

Preschool, Toddler, Turtle-Time Storyhours

Endangered Animal Storytime

Book Buddies Teen volunteersCrafts StaffPet Therapy DogDoll Tea Party StaffArt Classes Adele KarbowskiFlower Arranging Apple Blossom Garden ClubIntroduction to Sign Language Diane Maione

All-Star Readers Contest PawSoxReading Tutors Bryant StudentsHomeschoolers Art Class Adele KarbowskiHomeschoolers Art Class Opening Adele KarbowskiSign Language Classes Diane MaioneLadders to Leadership RIC StudentsCub Scouts Visit Staff

Diane Calo

Summer Reading (Ages 3 1/2 - 10)

Family

Outreach

YOUNG ADULT

There were 107 teen programs, mostly presented by staff, and attended by 555 people.

Programs presented by others:


Magic Ronald McDonaldMagic Matt FrancoStoryteller Katie LatimerRhythm Imaginarium Rick MorinCreate a Comic Strip Eric FulfordMagic Bjorn the MagicianStory-Go-Round Susan PainoProject Chick Casey FarmHeritage Ballet Heritage BalletCreative Movement Ms. KashaProvidence Performing Arts Club RaffleDinoman Dinosaurs DinomanMommy & Me Lorry PontesMusic Together

Anna McCabe Integrated Preschool Pauline LeaverParenting Skills Meetings Pauline LeaverParenting Skills-Reiki Nancy BleyerNorth Paws Vet. Howl-a-Ween Party Pauline LeaverPreschool Visits Pauline LeaverChildren's Workshop Visits Pauline LeaverCommunity Canines Pauline LeaverSchool Media Specialists & Librarians Mtg Pauline Leaver

Plan for College w/o going Crazy or Broke William Geasy

Safe Sitter Miriam Hospital

Fun Fused Glass Pendants Deenie Pacik

Author Book Signing Kerri Cuevas

Sign Language for Young Adults Diane Maione 5

Teen Yoga Renee Maxwell 7

Pam Santos Watercolor Workshop Pam Santos

Programs presented by Library staff:

Gaming Programs:


Afternoons in the library

Memory Wire Bracelets

Book Buddies

Caramel Apples

Valentine Cards

LEGO Event

Decorate your Locker

Doughnut Snowmen

Paper Hearts

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Paper Beads Workshop

Learn to Sew

Apple Pie for PI Day

Duct Tape Flowers

Snack and a Movie

Wednesday at the Movies

TGIFF with Rosie

Entrance Tree Crafts

Decorating Cupcakes

Pumpkin Painting

Rice Crispy Balls

Thankful Banner

Christmas Stockings

Knit a Scarf

Christmas Ornaments

Clothespin Reindeer

Decorating Gingerbread men

Lego Challenge

Wii Gaming

Game Day!

Reading Programs:

The summer reading program had 27 teens involved.

ADULT

There were 409 adult programs attended by 2,294 people.

Title Presenter


Teen Summer Reading Program

Read Anything Book Club

Reader's Cafe at the High School

Dowsing for BeginnersKnitting MavensOne-on-One Computer Ray HetheringtonRI Home Buyer's Seminar Tammy FisherPicnic Table Reads Bk Club Dorothy SwainSocial Media Inf. Workshop April WoodcockAstronomy ProgramRI Blood Coach Cory Robinson/Danielle DunnIntr. To Sign LanguageMystery Book Club Dorothy SwainAdult Summer Reading Pr Dorothy SwainComputer Classes Milo J. St. Angelo

Patti FolsomKitchen and Closet Organizing Kristin M. MacRaeJournal Workshop Ira SchaefferNook Workshop Chelsea DoddKindle Workshop Chelsea DoddArthritis Workshop Dr. Herbert Curtis, Jr.Flu Clinic The Wellness Company

Lloyd KaplanGhost Hunting in Southern New England Andrew Lake

Neri DonaldsDiane Junier

Dave Huestis/Sandi Brenner/Kim Arcand

Diane Maione

Cesareo's Circle

The Aristrocats Music Group

Grieving During the Holidays Nancy ArnoldUnited Healthcare for MedicareWinter Container Gardening Gale GallagherE-Reader Workshop Chelsea DoddHoliday Wreath Making Gale GallagherDeClutter for the New Year Kristin M. MacRaeGetting Started/E-Mail Marketing April WoodcockBlueCross/Blue Shield for MedicarePack This Not That (Eating Program)

Nancy Menziebel

Susan Saccoccio OlsonAina Wagner Brown

ROOM AND COMPUTER USE

The Library’s meeting rooms were used by local clubs and organizations a total of 122times, not including use by the Trustees, Friends, and those presenting Librarysponsored programs, a 16% increase over last year. Our meeting rooms would bebooked more if we could accommodate all of the requests and had more parking.

Our quiet study rooms, which are used for tutoring, computer instruction and quietstudy, were booked 137 times this year.

Internet access is important to the community. Patrons who don’t have computers oraccess to high speed Internet connections, come to the Library to use our equipment toapply for jobs and benefts. Food stamp applications, unemployment benefts, and 66%of job applications are taken on-line today. We offer access to a database that assists thepublic with developing and updating their resumes and cover letters, as well providinginterviewing skills. The Greenville Public Library connects people to the world. Therewere approximately 24,010 public computer use sessions, an increase of 22% over lastyear. This does not include the many people who use their own laptops and devices tohook into our wireless network.

940 young people used the homework/teen technology center a total of 2,314 hoursduring the school year, an increase of 28%! The room has tables for projects,computers, and a color copier/printer.

EXHIBITS

The Library is fortunate to have people in the community willing to share theircollections and art works with others. We would like to extend our thanks to thefollowing for exhibiting their works and collections at the Library this year:


"Mae" Book Signing Dick MartiniPad Workshop Chelsea Dodd

Wellness ProgramSongs and Stories of Ireland Mary KingSmart & Savory Food Program Annette D'AntonioFly Fishing ProgramBeginner's Genealogy Workshop Helen SmithOn-Line Book Club Chelsea DoddPerennials Workshop Gale GallagherBook Signing Dr. Patrick ConleyRI Recorder Soc. ConcertScams: The RI Way Charles FishChildren's Nutrition ProgramSocial Media Made Simple April Woodcock

Ukranian Egg Decorating Program Lisa SchiprittAina Wagner Brown

Ed Lonardo

David Bojar

Aina Wagner Brown

CHILDREN’S BUBBLE

The following is a list of collections shared in the Children’s Bubble Display case:

Exhibit Exhibitor

The Greenville Nursery School children made decorations for the bulletin boards andthe Children’s Room on a seasonal basis.

Diane Maione’s Girl Scout Troop 544 made decorations for the lobby trees on a monthlybasis.

Staff created 52 book displays in the Children’s Room throughout the year, in additionto decorating bulletin boards and the room in general.

The homeschoolers displayed their artwork in the Children’s Room periodically.

ART

Exhibit Exhibitor

Smithfeld Mills Painted on Textiles Deborah BaronaPhotographs Philip PareWatercolors Sally Ann MartoneWatercolors Elaine GauthierWatercolors Kathy TondreauFolk Art Maureen Van HerpePhotographs of Space Becky TremblayYouth Art Exhibit Don Chabot (organizer)Watercolors Elaine GauthierPastels, Acrylics, etc. Lynn Meleleu and studentsPhotographs Kim and John Sanderson


Jarred Gaudiana BioniclesKate Placido HorsesLuke Zanella Star WarsUniversity Orthodontics Orthodontic DisplayJake Gulino Matchbox CarsNatalie Saleh OrnamentsJoel Casale LegosRiley Sullivan Military Vehicles & SoldiersAbby Theroux ThimblesDavid Alexander Pokemon & Harry Potter LegosMegan & Zoe DeFrancesco Japanese Puzzle ErasersLego Event Attendees Lego Creations

CASTLE DISPLAY CASE

Exhibit Exhibitor

Smithfeld Mills on Textile Deborah BaronasPaper Toile Artwork Young SungPhotographs Mary Lou ConcaDisney Collectibles Dan RoyChristmas Disney Collectibles Dan RoyQuilts Karen Disano/SMSLighthouses Robert AndrewsYouth Art Don Chabot (organizer)Photographs Philip PareHand Made Jewelery Becky Tremblay

OUTREACH

The Library offers its services to residents of senior housing and nursing homes, and tohomebound individuals who request materials and have them delivered to their housesby staff and volunteers. We currently deliver to fve homebound patrons, as well as twosenior housing centers and the Senior Center.

The Library staff keep lines of communication open with the staff and residents ofHarmony Hill School, Farnum House, Phoenix House, Greenville House, and Mater Ecclesiae College. We encourage library use by the residents of these facilities and offermaterials that meet their special needs and interests.

GRANTS AND GIFTS

We receive many donations throughout the year that are used to fund programs andpurchase materials. This year we received $13,211 in contributions from our Friends andAssociation Members. These were our most generous donors:

We received a gift of $1,000 to purchase books, and a gift of $500 from patrons who wishto remain anonymous.

Pauline Henlin made a generous donation in memory of her late husband, AllanHenlin, which was used to support children's summer programs.

Sharron Rothberg also made a generous donation that was used for children'sprogramming.

Margaret House and Louise Beattie donated money that was used to purchase books.

Others who donated $100 or more include: Rosemary Cabral, Mr. and Mrs. GaryCaplinger, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Castore, Mrs. and Mrs. Stephen Cicilline, DavidDeFilippo, Mrs. and Mrs. Doug Dunn, Alice Fisher, Gayle J. Frueh, Helen Gaudreau,Janice Hall, Paul Harlow, Dr. Julianne Ip, Timothy Kane, Walter Kane, Barbara Lysik,Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCormick, Peter Pare, Mr. and Mrs. David Rose, Mr. and Mrs.


Ernest Rylander, Jr., Lola Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sordillo, Milo J. St. Angleo, ElaineSteere, Doris Tucker, John Tassoni, and Emily Westcott.

In addition to personal donations, we received many donations toward our buildingfund from local businesses: Ameriprise Financial, Anderson Winfeld Funeral Home,Apple Valley Alarms, Bradford-Sutcliffe Insurance, Brigido's Fresh Market, Cam HVAC& Construction, Cavanaugh Company, Cayer Caccia, Conway Tours, Ephraim DoumatoJewelers, Hair Sanity, Iannitelli Agency, Lawns Unlimited, Mother Nature's Florist,Ocean State Janitorial Service, Pastryland Bakery, Pawtucket Credit Union, PropertyAdvisory Group, Tucker Quinn Funeral Chapel, Zelano Insurance Agency, ComfortKeepers, Courtland Place, Property Advisory Group, and the Village at WatermanLake.

The fund raiser for the building fund was a celebration of the Library's 130th

anniversary. The Trustees donated baskets for the auction, and Domine VesceraRagosta donated a painting for a special raffle. The event included a silent auction andwine tasting. A commemorative historical booklet was written by James Ignasher andedited and published by Milo J. St. Angelo. The Library netted a proft of $10,000 forthe building fund.

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War also donated money to the Library.

We received many smaller monetary gifts, memorial donations, and book donations.

The Apple Blossom Garden Club donated beautiful floral arrangements throughout theyear and two wreaths that hung on either side of the entrance doors at Christmas time.

The Champlin Foundations gave a grant of $8,600 for an electronic white board and toreplace carpet in the Baker Room, used as a computer lab and after-school center.

Annual Grants and Special Funds

The following are annual grants and memorial funds:

Thomas K. Winsor Memorial Fund (from the estate of Kay Kirlin Moore): $2,374 wasused to purchase books.

Mattie A. Walcott Memorial Fund: $4,911 was used to purchase books and pay forFreegal, the on-line music service.

Muriel and Samuel Place Fund: $5,000 to be used for the Children’s Room expansion.

Book Endowment Fund: $16,515. The goal is $100,000 from which investment incomewould be used to purchase library books.

Shirley Steere Memorial Fund: $9,836. Save Earth's Animals; Endangered Animals series,12 volumes, $264.


The David and Eleanor Battey-Campbell Fund established by Janice and RichardLindsay in honor of Mrs. Lindsay’s parents--former residents of Greenville: $6,000.Rhode Island Children's Book Award Nominee books, 16 books, $254.

NEW EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

--A parking lot light and security camera were affxed to a utility pole in the new staff parking lot.

--A computer, monitor, scanner, and receipt printer were purchased for the new reference librarian table.

--The DVR connected to our security camera system was replaced.

--The telephone in the assistant director's offce was replaced under warranty.

--We purchased a 70” electronic white board with a Champlin Foundations' grant. It is used by the children's librarian for story-hours, as well as for teen movies and programs.

--A new cash register was purchased for the welcome desk.

--We received a new print server from an Ocean State Libraries Champlin Foundations' grant.

--We received a computer on loan from the Dept. of Labor. It is programmed for use by those applying for unemployment benefts and looking for jobs.

--A fre extinguisher was added to the new workroom.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

--Two air conditioning units were repaired, and numerous repairs were made to other heating and cooling units. All of the HVAC equipment is 23 years old and requiring increasingly more maintenance.

--Roof leaks continue to plague us, even after replacing the flat roofs a few years ago.

--A gutter leak was repaired over the handicapped entrance.

--An ornamental apple fell off a railing on the entrance to the building, and was replaced.

--The carpet in the Baker Room, used for a computer lab and after-school center, was replaced with a Champlin Foundations' grant.

--We had two layers of crushed macadam put on the new staff parking lot. The surface is frm yet porous enough to allow drainage.


--Paper towel and tissue dispensers were replaced and we had missing and broken wall tiles in the lavatories replaced by a volunteer.

--The lower level of the building, excluding the staff lounge, was painted, as well as the two public restrooms on the main level.

--Two trees were removed from the rental property at 9 Pleasant View Ave. for safety reasons.

OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS and ACHIEVEMENTS

We operate with the philosophy of continuous improvement and continue to be a leader among public libraries in Rhode Island.

--This year we began working on the next fve-year strategic plan. We set up and conducted focus groups, created a questionnaire that was given out in-house as well as on our website, gathered demographic information, and usage statistics. The plan will be completed after a one-day Board retreat this summer.

--We were the frst library in Rhode Island to offer streaming independent flms through IndieFlix, and magazines through Zinio via our website.

--We received FEMA reimbursement for most of the cost of snow removal from the February blizzard.

--We obtained e-rate funding for our telephone lines.

--With state approval we experimented with not packaging our materials going out via the interlibrary loan bins. The result was saved staff time on both ends, sending and receiving.

--Our children's librarians began using an electronic white board to enhance story-hours.

We continued the following programs:

--A highly successful tutoring program that matches Bryant University work study students with local young people who need reading assistance.

--Very successful children’s and teen summer reading programs.

--A popular mystery book and summer picnic table reading clubs presented by assistantdirector, Dorothy Swain.

--Healthier food in our vending machine.

--Alternative sites for audio books, e-books, and music via One-Click Digital, Freading, and Freegal. These are in addition to the E-Zone offered through OSL. Our patrons


have more choices than any other town in the state.

PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT

The professional staff are encouraged to join and participate in state and regional libraryorganizations and to attend the annual Rhode Island Library Association (RILA)conference. The Director is a member of the American Library Association (ALA) ,Public Library Association, and RILA. Most of the professional staff belong to RILAand some to other professional associations.

The Library Director was the state chapter councilor to ALA through January of thisyear.

The staff attend meetings and workshops held throughout the state and participate onappropriate committees.

Staff is encouraged to attend continuing education classes and library conferences. OLISoffers many continuing education classes free of charge, and the Library has a smallbudget to pay for work-related courses. All of the professional staff and many of thesupport staff attended continuing education classes this year.

Professional magazines are made available to the staff for media reviews, and to keepthem aware of issues and technologies affecting information delivery and libraries.

COOPERATION

Cooperating with other libraries and agencies expands the type and quantity of servicesand materials that can be offered. Following is a list of cooperative ventures andservices:

--The Library is a site for people to register for food stamps via our public computers. We have a binder with the rules and eligibility requirements, and can assist patrons with the process of electronic registration.

--Federal tax forms are provided to the public, which are sent to the Library from the IRS free of charge. We also provide state tax forms for a printing charge, as these are only available on-line or through the mail.

--We loan our materials through interlibrary loan to other libraries: public, academic and school, throughout the state and country.

--The Library is a convenient site for the Wellness Center to provide flu shots.

--We cooperate with the East Smithfeld Library with the Student Amnesty program. Book collection boxes are placed in the schools during May and June. Student late fnes are forgiven for Library materials returned to these boxes.

--Meeting rooms are offered free of charge to town government agencies, non-proft organizations, and local groups for meetings and workshops.


--The Library is a repository for books belonging to the R.I. Genealogical Society.

--Outreach services are available to residents of Greenville Manor, Hebert’s Nursing Home, and the home bound. This year we served four homebound individuals.

–Library services are available to the teen residents of Harmony Hill School, Farnum House, Greenville House, Phoenix House, and the students at Mater Ecclesiae College.

--Children’s Librarian, Pauline Leaver, does outreach to local preschools and the YMCA.

--181 food items were collected for the Smithfeld food bank through our Food-For-Fines program held in November. The Library also participated in the Smithfeld Rotary Food drive.

--The Director and a Trustee are members of the Smithfeld Rotary.

--Library staff work closely with Smithfeld schools on projects.

--The Girl Scouts were allowed to collect children's undergarments at the Library through Project Undercover.

--Dorothy Swain is on the Board of the North Central Chamber of Commerce, as well as co-chair of the Women's Council.

--The Library Director and Assistant Director judged Smithfeld High School seniors who presented their portfolios for graduation eligibility.

--We supervised scores of volunteers who have to do community service, either to fulfll court mandated service or school requirements.

--Young Adult Librarian, Rhonda Hevenor, worked with the schools and East Smithfeld Library on the Reader Café.

--The Assistant Director worked with East Smithfeld Library on book and periodical purchases, and joint programs.

--Greenville Boy Scouts participated in the Earth Day Cleanup, cleaning litter and tree limbs from Library grounds in the spring.

--Bryant University provided reading tutors paid through work-study.

--Pauline Leaver participated in Kids Reading Across RI at the State House.

--We support book clubs by obtaining books for members.

--We sponsor student practicums for local schools.


--We invited East Smithfeld Public Library to participate in our strategic planning process, and incorporated data from a care-giver focus group they held in our plan.

VOLUNTEERS

The Library depends on its regular volunteers who perform many hours of work at nocost to the Library. These dedicated individuals make it possible for the Library to offerprograms and services that would not be possible.

The Library also offers a place for students in high school and area colleges who need toperform community service as a graduation requirement, and we are grateful for theirhelp.

Special thanks go to those who volunteer their services to the Library. We relied onvolunteers who donated 879 hours of work to the Library, an increase of 52% over lastyear! A new volunteer, Dana Ryan, changes our spent lights and does minormaintenance as needed. This is a big help since we don't employ a custodian. Somepeople volunteer on a weekly basis and are scheduled like paid staff. We especiallythank Anna Martin, Roberta Rylander, and Nancy Crytser for their dedicated service tothe Library.

We want to thank the Apple Blossom Garden Club whose members donated beautifulfloral arrangements throughout the year, and made wreaths which hung outside theLibrary’s front entrance during the winter holiday season. Club members alsopresented children’s floral workshops during the year.

We also thank Mother Nature's for flower arrangements for the building and wreathsfor the building fund auction.

RECOGNITION

We thank Town Manager Dennis Finlay for his support of the library and its programsand events.

We thank Trustee Milo J. St. Angelo for offering computer classes and donating pottedplants to decorate the public service areas throughout the year, in addition to hisfnancial contributions.

We thank the Friends of the Library for all of their work helping with special events andfund raising. Special thanks to Sarah Paquet for running the Friends for the pastseveral years, and her successor Sandi Brenner, who kicked off her frst year with threefundraising events.

This year we welcome Dr. Leslie Cashel to the Board of Trustees. She is an avid readerand library supporter. We are happy and lucky to have her on the Board.

A new Treasurer was elected to the Board at the beginning of the year, but left a shorttime later. In the absence of a Treasurer, Domine Vescera Ragosta has assisted President,Stephen Cicilline, with approving payment vouchers and signing checks to pay bills.


We thank Mrs. Ragosta for making time for this and for donating an original oilpainting to the 130th anniversary fundraiser.

Board President, Stephen Cicilline, deserves special mention for leading the Boardthrough the past year and managing the most successful fundraising event in theLibrary's history. He has shown an interest in Library operations and has made thetime to attend town budget hearings and meetings, securing an additional $15,000 inthe fscal 2014 budget, the frst increase in four years.

All of the Trustees deserve special thanks for giving their time, expertise, and fnancialsupport for the betterment of the Library and the community it serves. They donateboth time and money to the Library, and are responsible for making polices andmanaging the Library's assets.

The Library staff are the heart of the Library's operations and deserve recognition fortheir dedication and professionalism. They are what keep this Library in the forefrontof public service.

The Greenville Public Library is the town's community and information center. Wehave maintained hours of operations and increased services, within the constraints of alevel-funded budget. Our challenges for the coming year are to complete andimplement the new fve-year strategic plan, which includes: moving ahead with plansfor expansion and implementing new technologies that will beneft and inspire thepublic.

Respectfully Submitted:

Christopher La RouxDirector


Positions as of June 30, 2013


OFFICERS TRUSTEES Term Ends

President Stephen Cicilline 2014Vice-President Terri Kless 2014Secretary Elaine Farley 2015Treasurer (vacant)

Virginia Harnois 2015Milo J. St. Angelo 2015George Kelley 2014Domine Vescera Ragosta 2013Dr. Juli Ip 2013Barbara Lysik 2013Dr. Leslie Cashel 2013

FRIENDS

President Sandi BrennerSarah Paquet Deborah AdlerElaine FarleyDorothy SwainNancy Cryster

Milo J. St. Angelo's Computer Class


STAFF

Director Christopher La RouxAssistant Director Dorothy SwainChildren's Librarian Pauline LeaverAssistant Children’s Librarian Cara DelSestoChildren’s Reference Librarian Patty DeFrancescoYoung Adult Librarian Rhonda HevenorReference Librarian Rosemary RoseReference Librarian Chelsea DoddSunday Reference Librarian Aaron CoutuSunday Reference Librarian Gretchen HanleySunday Reference Librarian Beth UllucciTechnical Services Librarian Sarah PaquetTechnology Coordinator Ray Hetherington Head of Circulation Rebecca TremblayLibrary Assistant Deborah AdlerLibrary Assistant Sandra WilliamsLibrary Assistant Carol MulzerLib. Assist./Shared Resources Karalyne SpliidLibrary Assistant Patricia McIvorLibrary Assistant Michael ReddyLibrary Assistant Lorie ManconeLibrary Assistant Roseannette BowenPage Katelyn CourtotPage Jessica MaloneBookkeeper Lydia Lapierre

A departed friend, Steve Vallee, using a public computer


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