Welcome to the Russell Memorial Library
Today’s libraries are dynamic, modern community centers for learning, information and entertainment. Libraries are America’s great equalizers – the only place where people of all ages and backgrounds can find and freely use a wide array of resources, along with the expert guidance of library staff. The staff of the Russell Memorial Library is pleased to serve you and help you become oriented to the library’s resources, programs and services. Please speak to any member of the staff if you have questions and/or suggestions about the library. We look forward to assisting you!
Mission Statement
The mission of the Russell Memorial Library is to provide free and open access to innovative library services, delivered in an efficient and effective manner that will:
- Provide the materials, programs, and services needed to meet recreational needs.
- Provide the materials, tools, and assistance needed to help students succeed in a formal educational program.
- Provide a safe, inviting, and neutral public space that helps to address the need of people to meet and interact with others in their community and to participate in public discourse about community issues.
Current Library Service
The Russell Memorial Library is actively used by the community it serves. During the 40 hours per week the library is open we offer:
- A collection of fiction, nonfiction, reference and large print books , DVDs, audiobooks and digital content for children and adults.
- Public access computers with high speed connections to the internet and a wireless network for users to connect their own devices
- Programs for children including story hours and summer reading programs,
- Programs for adults including book clubs, knitters circle and guest speakers
- A safe place for children and teens to gather and study after school
Materials Holdings (Number of Items) |
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|
FY2006 |
FY2007 |
FY2008 |
FY2009 |
FY2010 |
Books |
22,976 |
23,460 |
23,301 |
23,892 |
23,324 |
Periodical Subscriptions |
100 |
100 |
100 |
96 |
98 |
Videos |
1,241 |
1,424 |
1,584 |
1,715 |
2,010 |
Audio(Cassettes And CDs) |
467 |
515 |
601 |
633 |
690 |
CD-Roms/Software |
73 |
51 |
54 |
56 |
65 |
Library Use Indicators
|
FY2006 |
FY2007 |
FY2008 |
FY2009 |
FY2010 |
Active Borrowers |
5,612 |
3,797 |
3,762 |
3,903 |
3,948 |
Children’s Programs Held |
27 |
17 |
7 |
37 |
24 |
Attendance - Children |
917 |
504 |
553 |
1,005 |
943 |
Adult Programs Held |
37 |
36 |
37 |
44 |
43 |
Attendance - Adult |
253 |
311 |
420 |
629 |
484 |
Meeting Room Use |
83 |
38 |
46 |
67 |
95 |
Note: a purge of inactive patron records occurred in FY2006.
Circulation (Times Borrowed) |
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|
FY2006 |
FY2007 |
FY2008 |
FY2009 |
FY2010 |
Books |
22,771 |
23,929 |
27,644 |
31,505 |
31,624 |
Periodicals |
4,132 |
4,472 |
4,704 |
5,433 |
5,579 |
Video/DVD |
5,975 |
7,553 |
9,435 |
10,891 |
11,486 |
Electronic Format |
289 |
165 |
188 |
1,423 |
4,199 |
Audio |
2,189 |
1,755 |
1,887 |
1,994 |
2,232 |
Misc. (Museum Passes, etc.) |
443 |
322 |
264 |
327 |
314 |
Total |
35,799 |
38,196 |
44,122 |
51,573 |
55,434 |
Board of Trustees
Simonne Coutinho,
Kristen Leotti, Chair
Henry Preston,
Jean Stripinis,
Louise Threlfall
The library is governed by an elected six-member Board of Trustees. The Board’s regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library’s meeting room. The Trustees welcome your ideas and opinions on library services.
Library Staff
Jayme Viveiros, Library Director
Denise Charland, Assistant Director
Victoria Allard, Library Technician II
Sandra Medeiros, Library Technician II
Pauline Prudhomme, Library Technician I
Cynthia Souza, Page
Diane Fuller, Custodian