Report of the Library Treasurer
RECEIPTS
| On hand Jan. 1, 1950 |
$ 678.95 |
| Received from Town |
3,100.00 |
| Interest on Trust Funds |
80.30 |
| Currier Fund |
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| Lydia A. Lane Fund |
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| Ida M. Lane Fund |
+_________ |
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$ 3,859.25 |
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EXPENDITURES
| Margaret S. Noyes, librarian |
$ 720.00 |
| Librarian's assistant |
100.00 |
| Books |
954.00 |
| Periodicals |
98.25 |
| Exeter and Hampton Electric Co. |
60.40 |
| [Wilbur] Jewell, fuel oil |
203.95 |
| Hampton Water Works |
12.00 |
| Treasurer's salary |
50.00 |
| Walter S. Noyes, janitor |
87.75 |
| Walter S. Noyes, labor on lawn |
57.60 |
| C. D. Palmer, ceilings |
88.90 |
| Margeson, linoleum |
160.00 |
| Trofatter, lights |
197.70 |
| Penniman, insurance |
80.40 |
| Farley, repairs on roof |
65.00 |
| Jewell, repairs on heater |
5.45 |
| W. Gilpatrick, shrubbery care |
5.00 |
| Emery, flowers |
13.00 |
| G. Carpenter, window shades |
54.25 |
| Postage and supplies |
+ 20.00 |
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$ 3,034.05 |
| Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1951: |
$ 825.20 |
| (The surplus is being reserved for necessary masonry on the building.) |
BERNICE G. PALMER, Treasurer |
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Report Of Librarian
Submitted by Margaret S. Noyes, Librarian
I hereby submit the following report of Hampton Public Library from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950:
| Adult Fiction: |
275 |
| Adult Non-Fiction: |
96 |
| Juveniles: |
+ 84 |
| Number of volumes added by purchase: |
455 |
| Circulation: |
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| Adult Fiction: |
10,763 |
| Adult Non-Fiction: |
2,405 |
| Juvenile Fiction: |
2,215 |
| Juvenile Non-Fiction: |
305 |
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| Book Circulation: |
15,688 |
| Magazine Circulation: |
+ 2,367 |
| Book and Magazine Circulation: |
18,055 |
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Book Week was observed November 12 to 18. On display was the Poster “Make Friends With Books,” designed by William Pene du Bois. Books for young people were exhibited. The Poster and books were loaned for the Parent-Teacher meeting during that week.
Several gift books have been received, among them, “The World’s Biggest Doers; The Story of the Lions” from the Lions Club; “Our Eastern Playgrounds,” from Mr. Charles Greenman; “American Express: A Century of Service 1850-1950” from the Company; and “Life of American Workman” by Walter P. Chrysler, from the Chrysler Corporation. Many thanks to the donors.
The new lighting system installed has been of great benefit and the linoleum in the stack section adds much to the appearance of the room. The new walk at the entrance not only improves the grounds but contributes to the safety of the public. Other improvements planned for were delayed for various reasons but we trust they will be made in the near future.
| Balance of Fine Money: |
$ 21.70 |
| Fines: |
95.75 |
| Necessary Expenses: |
61.35 |
| Balance: |
56.10 |
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MARGARET S. NOYES,
Librarian |
