Town of Shirley - Shirley, MA

HAZEN MEMORIAL LIBRARYThe Hazen Memorial Library is a community center where all age groups gather for meaningfulprograms, social interaction, wireless internet access, free public computers with printing, faxservice, copy machine, recreational reading, research, magazines, newspapers, audios, moviesand online services such as e-books and databases. Parents and caregivers of young children areall welcome to enjoy programs specifically designed to encourage literacy and social skills.We encourage you to use your town library and take advantage of all its services and programs.Visit our website at www.shirleylibrary.org, where you will find the information you need toknow about using the library and gives you access to electronic resources, such as e-books,videos and audiobooks to borrow for free on your own device, and databases for your researchneeds. Or, please stop by in person – we’d love to meet you!Hazen Library cards are free, and they also give you borrowing privileges at many other librariesin the central and western region of the state. Check it out!Hazen Library BuildingThe library building is now 15 years old, and in addition to the regular preventive maintenanceactivities, the following improvements were made this year: the meeting room was painted withhelp from the students at Job Corps. Toilets were replaced with low-water usage models. Copymachines were purchased in January 2012 to replace older models that could no longer berepaired. Color copying is now available for those who request it at the front desk, at 50 cents perpage.CIRCULATION/SERVICESThe Hazen Memorial Library is pleased to report a 12% increase in circulation in FY12. Onaverage, 1,046 people visit the library each week, and borrow 2,700 library items. Refer to thetable for more statistics.LIBRARYSTATISTICS FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12Total Circulation(Number of ItemsBorrowed)109,217 117,046 117,385 124,999 140,546Visitors 66,556 63,850 59,727 54,028 54,380Number ofMeeting RoomUsesNumber ofLibraryProgramsProgramAttendance362 300 234 231 235422 451 437 304 3937,860 8,815 6,484 7,544 8,192101