Dear Library Customer, On behalf of the Library Board and staff, I am pleased to present the library's 2010 annual report. This year we are "going green" by distributing the report electronically and printing just a few copies to post in the branches. It is obvious that our county residents have made their public library system an essential part of their lives. For 2010 we had 75,394 registered borrowers, an annual increase of 5%; 675,000 annual visits, a 6% increase; and 1,435,700 items checked out, an 11% increase. It is equally obvious that we have a very efficient and very busy staff. The business levels of our branches have increased significantly over the past several years; however, due to the hard work of your staff and continued technology enhancements we have not had to increase staffing levels. Your Library Board and staff continue to give high priority to increased funding for materials to be checked out and for technology resources. I want to take this opportunity to thank the elected officials who continue to support their county library system, our very active Friends of the Library Board members, and the many local residents who made donations to purchase more materials or for special projects such as the Lindsey Paul Rudolph Fund. Finally, and most importantly, THANKS to you, our valued library customers. It is you who make the library your community hub! Alan E. Dillingham, President St. Mary's County Board of Library Trustees
Pictured above are Board Members (seated left to right) Vice President Joan Springer, President Alan Dillingham, Treasurer Carole Romary; (Standing left to right) Lynn Newkirk, Everlyn Holland, Carolyn Guy and Dan Burris. |