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In the spring, the Friends sponsored the annual, “Books in Bloom,” program engaging
elementary school students in the creation of imaginative art projects to demonstrate their
reading comprehension skills. The library was filled with wonderful examples of art,
each telling a story about a favorite book.

In September, the library began a ten-month long community read program in
collaboration with the Tri-Town Libraries, Tri-Town School Union, and Masconomet
Regional. The community Read revolved around the book,” life is Good, the Book” by
John and Bert Jacobs, founders of Life Is Good. The book describes ten,” Super Powers
of Good,” and each month is dedicated to one of the super powers. Programs were
created to help patrons understand how to live out the meaning of the super power in their
life.

In 2017, and over the next 3-5 years, we look forward to even greater stability and an
expanded program of service, resulting from, a larger space encompassing the first floor
of Town Hall, a consistent schedule, open 4 nights with hours on Fridays and Saturdays,
and a full complement of staff.

The Library could not offer its range of programming and services without the dedication
of staff, Trustees, Friends of the Boxford Town Library, the Boxford Cultural Council,
Barbara Perley Scholarship Fund, and members of the Boxford community. Many thanks
to all!

Statistical Summary

43,162 digital and print holdings
49,031 items borrowed
22,530 visits to the Library
6,498 registered borrowers
110 children's programs; 1893 attendance
301 children participated in the Summer Reading Program
66 adult programs; 794 attendance
50 hours open on average per week
468 user sessions on public Internet computers
215 members of the Friends of the Boxford Town Library

Submitted by,
Kevin J. Bourque, Library Director
Library Trustees:
Heidi Ellard, Chair, Linda Shea, Vice-Chair, Carol Davis, George Fischer, Jeanette,
Glesmann, Stephen Harvey, and Jane Moody

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