NEWMARKET PUBLIC LIBRARY

As our many patrons can attest, libraries offer much more than books these days. You can use your library card to check out CD's, DVD's and access full-text databases or download an audio book from home.

We are now a participating library of a new program offered by the State Library called New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Books. Patrons of the library can now explore the growing collection of audio books and use your library card to download the books to your computer, transfer them to a MP3 player, or burn selected titles onto a CD for listening on the go. Available 24/7, now the library is always open!

The library has a new website at newmarket.nh.lib.us. Please visit our site to check on our new materials, general information, or to access the online catalog from home.

The library has added a computer in the reference room, which is dedicated solely for reference use and access to the online databases provided by the State Library. These databases can also be accessed remotely with a valid library card. This free collection of full-text databases covers areas such as general reference, business and health resources, genealogy, history and biography, magazines and newspapers. For example, we can provide;

• Students at all grade levels with valuable curriculum related resources;

• Consumers with the medical resources necessary to make informed decisions about their health care and treatment options;

• Genealogists with the tools necessary to explore their family history; and

• Lifelong learners with resources to allow them to investigate areas of interest.

Please call or visit the library for more information or visit our new website at newmarket.lib.nh.us.

Thanks again for the generous donations to the library during the course of the year. The Trustees would also like to thank the Public Works Dept. for the care of the walks and grounds and assisting in building maintenance. The Newmarket Gardeners continue to maintain our library garden and seasonal decorations enjoyed by staff and patrons alike!

Circulation transactions by borrower type for 2006:

Adult Patrons 30,833

Juvenile 1,026

Out-of-town 629

Interlibrary Loan 1,958

Total 34,446

New patrons added in 2006: 611 Materials borrowed from other libraries: 1034

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon H. Kidney, Library Director