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Librarian’s Report 2021

This past year we were very pleased to be able to return to providing services inside
the Library while following the CDC and Town Guidelines. All our resources are
accessible while masks are required.

The impact of our Early Literacy programming was again acknowledged by our
Funders and Donors by financing another Grant from “Operation Warm” last March.
We obtained pairs of athletic footwear (serious sneakers) for 60 children Pre-K thru
2nd Grade from their “Warm Soles” Program.

We were also able to upgrade and improve our Technical and Digital capabilities
through Federal and Local Grants. With a Grant from the Vermont Community
Foundation and local appropriations, we now have top of the line interactive
desktop computers at our work stations. Through a Federal Grant from ARPA, the
State provided the funding to obtain a cutting-edge 55” One Screen Touchscreen
Interactive smart board computer, which will expand the digital possibilities for
years to come, for the youngest to the oldest patrons and programmers.

In order to provide more accessibility, the Library hours will be changing beginning
in March and once again include hours on Saturdays. The new hours will be posted
on our Facebook Page and our website “islandpondpubliclibrary.com”.

Follow us on Facebook and call us at 802-723-6134 with any questions or requests.
This year’s Summer Read Program is titled “Oceans of Possibilities.”

Thanks to our Patrons, Friends and local Banks for their donations and to the
surrounding Towns of Charleston, Norton and the UTG for their appropriations.
Respectfully submitted,
John Zuppa – Library Director

Assistant Librarian – Michelle Wilcox
Cleaning Services – Jane Moulton

Board of Trustees – Susan Vera (Chair), Janet Osborne (Secretary), Jocelyne Gervais,
Krystyna Kurzej, Judy Valente

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