Report of Librarian
Submitted by Margaret S. Noyes, Librarian
I hereby submit the following report of Hampton Public Library from January 1, 1946 to December 31, 1946:
Several books have been received.
Adult Fiction: |
232 |
Adult Non-Fiction: |
110 |
Juveniles: |
+ 91 |
Number of volumes added by purchase: |
433 |
Circulation: |
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Adult Fiction: |
9,896 |
Adult Non-Fiction: |
1,715 |
Juvenile Fiction: |
2,555 |
Juvenile Non-Fiction: |
610 |
Book Circulation: |
14,776 |
Magazine Circulation: |
+ 2,258 |
Book and Magazine Circulation: |
17,034 |
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On May 25 a Seacoast regional meeting was held at Exeter with Mrs. Pirnie as chairman assisted by the librarians of Portsmouth and Hampton. Miss Pratt of the State Library showed pictures of the bookmobile service. Mr. Folds of Phillips Exeter talked on art in the library and Mrs. Leavitt of Exeter gave reviews of several new books.
Book Week was observed from November 10 to 16, with the theme for the poster being “Books are Bridges.” Miss Whitney’s grade five was entertained at the library with a talk on this subject and a display of new juvenile books.
Balance of Fine Money: |
$ 42.29 |
Fines Received: |
75.94 |
Necessary Expenses: |
61.98 |
Balance: |
56.25 |
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Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET S. NOYES,
Librarian. |
LIBRARY TREASURER’S REPORT
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand January 1, 1946: |
$ 610.93 |
Received from Town: |
2,000.00 |
Currier fund: |
50.30 |
Lydia A. Lane fund: |
17.50 |
Ida M. Lane fund |
+ 17.50 |
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$ 2,696.23 |
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EXPENDITURES
Margaret S. Noyes, Librarian |
$ 660.00 |
Walter S. Noyes, Janitor |
72.50 |
Bernice G. Palmer, Treasurer |
50.00 |
Books purchased |
981.94 |
Periodicals |
107.76 |
Binding Papers and Magazines |
8.50 |
New Hampshire Library Ass’n |
3.00 |
Exeter & Hampton Electric Co. |
55.40 |
F. Wilbur Jewell, fuel oil |
90.00 |
Hampton Water Works Company |
12.00 |
William Gilpatrick, labor on shrubs |
10.00 |
Walter S. Noyes, labor on lawn |
45.00 |
John P. Kimball, labor on heater |
11.25 |
Flowers |
6.00 |
Supplies, postage |
+ 15.00 |
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-$ 2,128.35 |
Balance on hand, January 1, 1947: |
$ 567.88 |
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BERNICE G. PALMER,
Treasurer. |