Page 34 - Town of Brighton Annual Report 2023

2023 Librarian’s Report

This year the Library said goodbye to our longtime Library Director, John Zuppa. He left some big shoes to fill, but we feel
we’re on the right track to keep providing the level of service our patrons have come to expect from us.

We have been focused on making the Library even more accessible to all. We want our Library to be a welcoming environment.
We’ve added a puzzle table for adults and a craft area for children to use their creativity while parents use a computer or look
for books. We’ve also updated our website and have a more active presence on Facebook so our Patrons can engage with us
more easily.

We did several programs this year, including kayaking, archery, rock painting, holiday crafts and an art show. We’ve reached
out to Sunrise Manor and hope to have more programming with their residents as well. We want to thank Melinda Gervais-
Lamoureux for the use of their space.
Our ongoing commitment to Early Literacy is a big focus of our work. Students from Headstart come by once a week for story
time and a craft or activity. We have once again been funded by the Turrell Fund and the Winnie Belle Learned Fund to better
help our young patrons and their families with books and materials. We plan on continuing our work with the families from
Headstart and Early Headstart.

We want to thank all our Patrons for their continued support and donations. Also, a huge thank you for all the donations from
local businesses and clubs and to the Town of Charleson and the UTG for their generous appropriations. We also send a special
shout-out to Bruce Rumball-Petre, who makes himself available to move and/or re-home the Library’s no longer needed
contents.

You are welcome to follow us on Facebook or on our website www.islandpondpubliclibrary.com for all up-do-date information
and access to our online services, such as GMLC for audio and ebooks. Feel free to call us at 802-723-6134 for more information
of any questions you may have.

Respectfully,

Michelle Wilcox, Library Director
Katie Mientka, Assistant Librarian, Betty Storm, Library Services, Jane Moulton, Cleaning Services

Cemetery Trust Funds and Savings

George Putnam shares (22241.69 shares @$22.94) $51,419.30
Wellington Fund (1453.965 shares @ $41.35) $60,121.45
Consolidated Gas CNB CD Acct #.......9670
BALANCE AS OF Jan. 1, 2023 $770.34
Interest earned in 2023 $3.27
Balance as of Dec. 31, 2023 $773.61

CNB CD Acct#…..4870
BALANCE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023 $1,944.40
Interest earned in 2023 $7.28
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 $1,951.68

PSB CD Acct#.....0001
BALANCE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023 $3,948.92
Interest earned in 2023 $23.77
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 $3,972.69

TOTAL TRUST FUNDS, CDS, SAVINGS 12/31/2023 $118,238.73

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