On, Wednesday, April 13, the Northborough Free Library will join libraries across the Commonwealth and the nation to provide a “snapshot” of what happens in a day in the life of libraries. How many books are checked out? How many people receive help finding a job? Doing their taxes? Doing their homework? During Snapshot Day, libraries will collect data and photos that help demonstrate the value of libraries and raise public awareness that libraries are busier than ever.
Everyone can participate: Visit the library to check out a book, DVD, or audiobook; use the Internet or check your e-mail and Facebook account; come to our Gluten Free Baking Program (registration required), the mystery book discussion group, or the children’s Book Ambassadors Book Club (registration required); or bring your laptop and get some work done.
“We’re looking forward to a fun, busy day that helps us show how much our residents use their library,” said Jean Langley, Library Director. Busy days are the norm at libraries across the state. Over the past decade, libraries in Massachusetts have experienced a dramatic surge in usage, including a 50% increase in library visits, while experiencing a 39% reduction in state funding to support libraries.
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Nationally, Snapshot Day is supported by the American Library Association which will compile state data to provide a national look at a day in the life of libraries. Massachusetts Library Snapshot Day is sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Regional Library System, the Massachusetts Library Association, and the Massachusetts School Library Association. Visit: mass.gov/libraries or contact Jean Langley for more information
Nationally, Snapshot Day is supported by the American Library Association which will compile state data to provide a national look at a day in the life of libraries. Massachusetts Library Snapshot Day is sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Regional Library System, the Massachusetts Library Association, and the Massachusetts School Library Association. Visit: mass.gov/libraries or contact Jean Langley for more information
Find out what's happening in Northboroughfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Nationally, Snapshot Day is supported by the American Library Association which will compile state data to provide a national look at a day in the life of libraries. Massachusetts Library Snapshot Day is sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Regional Library System, the Massachusetts Library Association, and the Massachusetts School Library Association. Visit: mass.gov/libraries or contact Jean Langley for more information.
