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Budget Update

The Library presented it’s justification for a flat funded budget (no increased request for funds from the town) at the recent budget hearings, while the town manager proposed a 5% cut in our request. After debate, the town manager’s budget recommendation was approved. The next step is the referendum vote in June. If the budget for the Library is approved, we face the question of where we will make the reductions.
One of the more disappointing opinions expressed during the debate by some was the suggestion the Library begin charging those who use its services. This, of course, goes against the entire history of the mission of the public library in the United States. In fact, many public libraries have the word free in their name. For me, the most disturbing element underlying such an idea is the breakdown in the sense of what it means to belong to a community. Cuts are one thing, but the unwillingness to support the library at all is another entirely.

The loss of 5% of our operating budget is something that we will need to deal with, and we promise our users we will try and make the cuts as painless as possible. The people of Waldoboro who love their library need to become engaged or cuts far more drastic than 5% may result.

Tim McFadden Director

Click on the library use calculator above to see just how much value there is within the Waldoboro Public Library.

Tim McFadden Library Director

Our goal is stated in the Long Term Plan approved by the Board of Trustees in July, 1999: The Waldoboro Public Library will be known for its patron service and ability to provide what its patrons need for library materials.

 
LIBRARY STAFF   Tim McFadden, Library Director Cathrina Skov, Assistant Director Barbara Bibro, Library Staff Liza Keene, Library Staff and Charles Witherell, Bookkeeper
BOARD OF TRUSTEES  
Jann Minzy, President
Aubree Heller, Vice-President
Paula X, Secretary
Ann Creamer, Treasurer
Art Emanuelson
Leroy Jones
Jennifer Stone
Bob Wieluns

The Board of Trustees is the policy-making unit for the library. Trustees are residents of Waldoboro who represent the thinking of the community regarding the goals for the library. The trustees are advocates for library funding and community support. The Board of Trustees supports the principles which have guided public library service through the years--the principles of equity, open and affordable access, patron privacy, first amendment rights, and easy access to electronic information.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE
2012 The Board of Trustees for the Waldoboro Public Library Association meets on the second Thursday of every month except August. The meetings are at 5:00 p.m. at the library. Any interested member of the public is welcome to attend. The meeting schedule for 2012 is as follows: January 12 (cancelled due to weather) January 19 February 9 March 8 April 12 May 10 June 14 July 12 September 13 October 11 November 9 December 13 In case of bad weather or if you have any questions, please call the library at 832-4484.

Waldoboro Public Library's Code of Service - Our promise to our patrons
polite, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful service from well-trained staff.
the direction or assistance you need to fully benefit from library services.
confidentiality about your library use within the confines of the law.
a wide range of materials available on site, and interlibrary loan service for items available elsewhere.
information provided quickly and accurately, and referrals provided to other sources outside the library when appropriate.
courteous and timely response to telephone and email inquiries..

VOLUNTEERING

We depend on our volunteers for being able to provide you with the services available at the Library. If you have an interest and the time to assist us in making the Waldoboro Public Library the special place it is, please contact us and we can discuss a possible schedule. And thanks for thinking of the Library!

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Director: Tim McFadden

Assistant Director: Cathrina Skov

Founded: 1916

Collection: 18,000+

Staff: Liza Keene, Barbara Bibro

Materials: Books, Audio Books, Video & DVD Movies, Magazines, Reference Material, Local History Collection

Services:
Free borrowing of all materials
Copier machine
High speed Internet terminals
Wireless Internet access
Downloadable Audiobooks and eBooks
Hundreds of online magazines and newspapers
Reference assistance
Programs for adults & children
Interlibrary loan
Adult literacy instruction
And more...

Programs:
Artist of the Month
Rotating Quilt Exhibit
Children’s Story-time
Waldoboro Thinks Local
Adopt-an-Author