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Hollis Center Library Annual Report 2021

Greetings, I am the new director of the Hollis Center Library since Caroline Nickerson resigned in November. I have enjoyed being a librarian for over 30 years, most recently at the Parsons Memorial Library in Alfred. Circulation and patronage numbers are still low due to the continuing Covid restrictions. I’m confident they will start to rise once the pandemic is behind us. The library is open for all regular hours again, masks are encouraged and available at the circulation desk. The library collections include books, magazines, DVDs, Books on CD, digital cameras, craft kits and themed backpacks provided by local Girl Scouts. E-books and E-audios can also be downloaded using the “Cloud Library”. The library has something for all ages. Services include inter-library loans from other libraries, free internet access from two patron computers and 24-hour wireless which can be reached from the parking lot. Fax, scan and copying services are also available. Ongoing programs include a weekly children’s story time and a monthly book group for adults. We plan to expand programming for all ages in the coming months. Volunteers are very important to the library, please let us know if you would like to help out. I look forward to working with the library board to provide comprehensive and timely library services to the residents of Hollis and neighboring towns. Library news can be found on Facebook and Instagram and the library website www. holliscenterpubliclibrary.org. The library board and I thank the town of Hollis Center and surrounding communities for their continued support during these challenging times.

Respectfully,

Gus Hedden, Director

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