Last year was my first year as your Library Director. I am happy to report that overall our library circulation, the number of items borrowed, was up 3% in 2016. We reached another milestone in our services with over 10,000 eBooks borrowed. Over 13,000 new books, movies and other items were added to your libraries and several facilities projects were completed.
The Martins Ferry Library was converted to LED lighting and the Children’s room was renovated with new carpet and paint. The Shadyside Branch Library underwent a renovation replacing the carpet and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the library building. The Library programs for children, teens and adults continue to gain in popularity. Our plans for this year’s Summer Library Program are well underway.
Thank you for your continued support, and if it has been a while since you have visited your Library, please stop in to see what is new.
Anthony Orsini, Director
Belmont County District Library