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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2009
Page
5
The Lorain Public Library System highlights a busy 2008 with more materials programs and classes despite fewer resources. It remains Lorain County's largest public library system offering free access to world resources for patrons.
The report lists counts for items across media formats including books on CD video cassette and CD ROMs. Totals for music CDs DVDs and other formats are shown, with figures indicating substantial holdings in each category.
The Lorain Public Library System lists locations at Main Library in Lorain Avon Columbia North Ridgeville South Lorain and Sheffield Lake with street addresses phone numbers and a bookmobile schedule. It notes all locations including the bookmobile are handicapped accessible and provides outreach contact details and a library website.
The Lorain Public Library System highlights a challenging but successful year with reduced funding yet increased visits and services. Bulk purchases, shared resources through CLEVNET and U S Cargo, E-Rate internet discounts, upgraded telecom, energy efficient facilities, and preventive maintenance produced savings. Gratitude is extended to volunteers, Friends groups, donors, and funders including The Stocker Foundation and The Foundation of the Lorain Public Library System.
In 2008 the Lorain Public Library System saw 2,319,633 items borrowed and 909,095 visitors across locations. Library-sponsored programs reached 2,441 with 52,088 attendees, and staff answered 197,080 questions. Public computers and mobile services expanded with 169,323 computer users and 42,394 Bookmobile visitors. The Stocker Foundation funded Summer Reading for 4,342 children and 1,194 young adults. Emerson Foundation donation supported Family Read Aloud for 593 families.
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