David A. Howe Public Library


ANNUAL REPORT - 2001
Numerous people hold the David A. Howe Public Library together, some of whom you may never see, but all are equally important. Take time to get to know the people working to meet your needs. Trustees: Donald Comstock, President Genevra Miller, Vice President Robert Heywood, Treasurer Penny Canfield, Secretary Tom Brown, Beth Farwell, Diana Figenscher, Dick Parker, Connie Synakowski Full-time Staff: Mary Jacobs, Director Lois Bulger, Children’s Librarian Allison Midgley, Technology Coordinator Melody Fanton, Principal Clerk Darlene Sherwood, Senior Clerk Marisa Hall, Senior Clerk Betsy Kent, Library Clerk Part-time Staff: Wesley Allen, Peter DiBiase, Barbara Dunn, Ann Kemp, Joyce Loughlin, Louann Pawlak, Floyd Reynolds, Richard Stanton	OUR MISSION The David A. Howe Public Library provides books and other materials of popular interest and permanent value for the informational and recreational needs of all ages. Programs and services encourage reading and research for students starting with the preschool level. The library facilities afford a meeting place for cultural, social, and educational opportunities. “Use it wisely, enjoy it freely.”
	VOLUNTEERS Volunteers donated 606 hours over the year shelving books and videos, sorting periodicals, mending books, maintaining database files, and doing a variety of clerical tasks.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Library is an auxiliary group of volunteers that assists the library. The Friends buy books, videos, and compact discs for the library. They also sponsor the annual tree trim, story hours, and summer reading programs. Anyone may join the Friends of the Library by making a financial contribution.