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American Fork Library 4/13/2010 10 665 1112 51 64 13 6 171 18 36 Job upgrading skills. Recovering from abuse. How much energy is
derived from each kind of fuel. Utah history.
Brigham City Public Library 4/12/2010 11 873 1019 85 149 1 Do you have this book? (10) Where are tax forms? (7) How do I get
to use a computer? (7) Can I put a book on hold? (6) When are my
books due (phone calls)? (6) Where is this book? (4) Can you help
me find this? (4) Can I renew my books? (3) Can you print? (3)
Where can I fax? (2) What is my fine? (2) What do you recommend
to read? (2) When will construction be done? (2) What is the
construction? (2) What time do you close? (2) Can you forgive my
fines? How do I access Pioneer? What is a good BCD? Where do I
get a passport? Can I renew my book over the phone? Can I get a
Weber Co. card? Can you help me print off the internet? Do you
have music? Can you check out magazines? Can I get help on a
research paper? Where is the restroom? How do I get census
forms? Can I print my resume? Why did you call me?
Davis County Library 4/12/2010 11 5498 11046 1026 924 52
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Garland Public Library 4/12/2010 6 116 242 18 6 3 1 14 3 7
Grand County Public Library 4/12/2010 11 817 649 458 59 2 3 36 4 6.25 The majority of reference questions related to
computer/technology use. Numerous patrons needed help with tax
forms; online job applications; and reader's advisory. Staff also
helped an individual file for divorce through the Utah State Courts
website and another find information on the Moab Uranium Mill
Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project.
Logan Library 4/13/2010 11 1023 3374 135 97 13 2 46 3 6 Help looking for employment. Help finding books appropriate for
children. Help finding information on landscaping and gardening.
Help finding information on history. Help finding information about
Utah. Help finding information about cooking. Help finding
information about children.
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Morgan County Library 4/14/2010 8 180 314 19 9 1 39
Park City Library 4/12/2010 11 724 293 93 25 2 4 130 Help finding books; help finding books and placing holds; questions
about an exhibit; help with computers; copier; and printer; help
finding an article from a quarterly periodical; help finding
information on Greek mythology; etc.
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Provo City Library 4/15/2010 12 5553 636 136 22 9 414 10 22
Salt Lake City Public Library 4/17/2010 49 7500 10845 1441 1100 87 10 350 5 10
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1340 5950 237 112 10 0 0 0 0 Where is Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Can you help me find a book?
Services - Bingham Creek
Library
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Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 675 1701 180 23 2 0 0 2 4 How do I sign up for a computer? Do you have this item?
Services - Columbus Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1006 3942 180 146 9 0 0 1 3 Can you help me find a book about ...? I found this book in the
Services - Draper Library catalog; can you help me find it on the shelf?
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 653 2385 51 29 7 0 0 0 0 Do you have Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Where's my print out?
Services - Herriman Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 888 4233 201 96 10 1 29 1 2 Where can I get tax forms? Can you find this book for me?
Services - Holladay Library
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Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1608 5028 331 87 14 0 0 0 0 How to print using the public computers? Do you have any Wimpy
Services - Hunter Library Kid books?
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1206 2130 323 57 6 2 39 0 0 I would like to place a hold on.... How do I get library card?
Services - Kearns Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 858 2157 178 78 2 0 0 0 0 Where are these ....books? How do I get a library card?
Services - Magna Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1109 4488 109 107 10 1 20 1 2.25 Where are the tax forms? Where are the holds?
Services - Riverton Library
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Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1302 6401 268 194 16 2 97 0 0 Where are the biographies? I need a good book!
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Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 582 1642 149 48 12 0 0 0 0 Can you recommend a good book? How do I print something?
Services - Smith Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1228 4615 194 68 15 2 62 0 0 Where are the tax forms? Do you have encyclopedias?
Services - South Jordan Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1226 3069 215 67 6 1 35 0 0 How do I get library card? What do I need to do use the computers?
Services - Taylorsville Library
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Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 715 1545 212 59 7 0 0 0 0 Do you hav a book called....? Do you have the newest book written
Services - Tyler Library by....?
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1294 2985 242 88 14 1 15 1 2.5 Can you recommend a good book for me? Do you have....?
Services - West Jordan Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1205 2477 322 72 13 0 0 0 0 How do I print this? Can you help me with this application?
Services - West Valley Library
Salt Lake County Library 4/12/2010 11 1632 5711 266 205 8 1 60 0 0 Do you have this book....? Do you have this movie....?
Services - Whitmore Library
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Summit County Library - 4/13/2010 7 102 189 15 Do you have books about snakes? Magic Treehouse books? Hardy
Bookmobile Boys? Spiders? Motorcycles?
Summit County Library - 4/14/2010 8 119 176 4 15 1 2 24 Someone had a question about using OverDrive. There was a
Coalville Branch question about an upcoming library program. The majority of our
questions were specific inquiries about the availability of books and
other media items in the library. We had a couple of questions
about the availability of tax and census forms.
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Summit County Library - Kamas 4/21/2010 9 434 337 23 64 3 43 3 6 How do I get a library card? Where was the Fort in Kamas Valley
Branch located? Help printing a portion of a document. How do I find
Family Search on my computer? Where can I find pictures of our
old school house? How do I draw a picture on the computer? There
were also many requests to see if we had specific items available in
the library.
Summit County Library - 4/13/2010 10 618 801 59 101 6 4 49 We helped someone email a resume. There were many other
Kimball Junction Branch computer-related questions from patrons using our public
computers. We had a few questions about the availability of tax
and census forms. Some people requested information about
library programs. The majority of our questions were specific
inquiries about the availability of books and other media items in
the library.
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Tremonton City Library 4/9/2010 9 212 229 27 134 4 1 35 0 0 Questions about how ILL works; Info on Medicaid/where to find
more information online; IRS Forms; How does the State Park Pass
work; What are the transparent language programs; Book
suggestions; etc.
Washington County Library 4/12/2010 61 4955 405 182 20 7 352 16 64 Parent wanted information on emotional healing for a two-year old
System with cancer. 5 patrons wanted assistance in using Net Library or
OverDrive. Management information for small business. 5 sources
(2 print; 3 on-line) for abortion issue/controversy. Forecast on
current temperature and weather in Hong Kong. Patron wanted
Utah State tax form TC-40W. Patron wanted federal tax form for
mineral lease income and expense. Patron wanted legal
information on moving fence on property line with neighbor.
Synonym finder for inadaptable. Helped a patron with tax forms.
Series information for borrower. Requesting help to find an item.
16 Requesting help on the computer. 7 Printing tax forms. 6 Getting
help finding tax forms and instructions. 2 Find the author of a book.
Help with the spelling of a word. Find assisted living places. Find
the titles in a series. Schedule rooms for public use. Find
information on water rights in California. Proctor tests and help
people find information for GED; ASVAB. Assist people with
resumes; job applications; unemployment claims. Find tax forms
and publications. Assist patrons with Online Court Assistance; find
legal forms. Find car values and repair information. Assist patrons
with downloadable books. Assist patrons with census information
PUBLIC TOTALS 431 37408 101593 8138 4616 387 64 2060 68 171 (where to find census forms; help). Assist patrons in finding Federal
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American Fork Library Preschool story time: "Get in the Game" 3 sessions. Mom and Me Toye Edmondson; American Fork; American Fork Library - "My kids
Toddler Time: 2 sessions. National Library Workers Day. read all tjhe time. w would never be able to afford to buy every
book they would want to read." Holly Hpokins; American Fork;
American Fork Library - "The library expands my children's
knowledge by providing experiences as they interact in libray
programs and learn about the world around them as they read
books they would not otherwise have access to. This library also
benefits our family dynamics by providing opportunities for families
to participate together in various community programs." Susan
Espinoza; Lehi; American Fork Library - "To read books. Fast
Internet connection" Ron Saunders; American Fork; American Fork
Library - "I have been a patron of the library for 30 years. It helps
me keep abreast of current events and review the history of our
community; state and nation." Violet Dysart; Lindon; American
Fork Library - "Libraries are an important resource for any
community. They provide cheap entertainment; knowledge of all
kinds. Help when you need it for many of life's transitions. I have
been a library patron since I was little and passed on my love of
books and the library to my family. They are an important
component of a free society." Sierra John; American Fork;
Brigham City Public Library American Fork Library - "The library is quiet. I know I can be to
Comments with permission to use the patron’s name: I love
read but don’t have the money to buy books nor the space to store
them. My library card is my birthday present every year. Shirley
Chase; Mantua; UT; Brigham City Library [The library] allows me
and my family access to high speed internet. We love the selection
of books and videos available too. Laurie Stott; Brigham City; UT;
Brigham City Library The library is a quiet place for me to come to
relax after a day of taking care of the kids and get a little downtime
and immerse myself in a good book. Karalee Lyman; Brigham City;
UT; Brigham City Library [The library] is a place to get reading
material we don’t own. It has a large selection and a way to find the
book. Nathan Craven; Thatcher; UT; Brigham City Library We need
a library in Brigham! It is so great to be able to come in and get
books. The grandkids love to come to Reading classes in the
summer time. The librarians are very helpful! Anna Parsons;
Brigham City; UT; Brigham City Library I am a preschool teacher
and I use the library a lot for books that are related to our theme.
Ruth; Brigham City; UT; Brigham City Library [The library has] a
wide variety of materials available. It is not risky to try new things
because everything is available at the same price. Like inter library
Davis County Library We had two piano recitals and a meeting for youth on acting in loan also. Melissa Craven; Thatcher; UT; Brigham City Library [The
Shakespeare plays. Total attendance was 123.
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Garland Public Teen Activity: Painting umbrellas for library decoration/fund raiser! No meeting room facitily.
Umbrellas look wonderful!
Grand County Public Library We hosted three library programs on April 12; 2010. The first Our meeting rooms were used by a distance education student to I love my library because I feel at home. The comfy chairs; the
program was a literacy program with a local girl scout troop. The take a proctored test; a local non-profit board; and two visitor's friendly faces: I first came to love the people of our town back in
other two programs were part of our after-school gaming program. using VoIP technology. the old library building. Now; in the new space; I see our
This includes board games; Dance-Dance-Revolution; and Guitar community come together. Old and young of all races; religions;
Hero. gender identities; abilities; and interest. We unite here for the
health and happiness of all of the people. Grand County Public
Library patron; Moab; UT. "I love my library because of the great
selection of books; periodicals and videos; and plenty of computer
terminals. I also appreciate the thought given to our-of-town
visitors and people working unusual schedules." Grand County
Public Library patron; Moab; UT. "I love my library because it is
truly and educational place of all people of any age. I enjoy having
this opportunity to improve by the medias of this library." Grand
County Public Library patron; Moab; UT. "I love my library because
I have been a member of many libraries in the USA. I have never
been treated with such respect and loving care as I have received
here. Each librarian is my friend and they all go our of their way to
make my almost every day visit so enjoyable." Grand County Public
Library patron; Moab; UT. "I love my library because I have access
to every book; videos; internet without swallowing my savings...my
Logan Library Children's story time (2 sessions) Library board meeting National Political campaign meeting. Watercolor society meeting. Non-profit blood pressure goes way down because of this library." Grand
Library Week drawings for adults NLW entries from children about meeting for resources for the needy.
how to help in their community. National Library Week entries for
teens who took photographs of the City.
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Morgan County Library Toddler and pre-school story hour. It provides a place for me to relax and also for computer use. Many
books available to enjoy. Helpful staff and atmosphere. (Gaylene
Haws; Morgan; Utah; Morgan County Libray) I use for the internet
to research. (Mike Hansen; Morgan; Utah; Morgan County Libray) I
love reading; so I love the library and all its resources. (Janet Garn;
Morgan; Utah; Morgan County Libray) I could never live without a
library. The world is at your fingertips! (Elin McAllister; Morgan;
Utah; Morgan County Libray) Couldn't do without it! It's a godsend -
love it. Thanks. (Sandra Neel; Morgan; Utah; Morgan County
Libray) I love libraries. I get so excited whenever I come here -
which is frequently. I grew up going to the library and my 5 children
grew up coming to the library. Thanks! (Lori Walker; Morgan;
Utah; Morgan County Libray)
Park City Library National Library Week Storytime and activity with Park City Co-Op; “My husband and I like to go upstairs and read the magazines and
National Library Week Storytime and activity with Montessori various newspapers. We enjoy the selection of reading material and
School; Baby & Me; and National Library Week Community the quiet place to read.” -Patricia Constable, ?, Park City Library In
Celebration. 30 yrs it educated me for all my needs: • Auto repair • Handyman
repair • Alternative energy research • Computers (by far the best
help) • Printing / advertising -Dennis Dale, ?, Park City Library “We
love the library – it’s addictive! Books, music, movies, storytimes –
we love it!” -Paige Galvin, Park City, UT, Park City Library “I Read at
least one book each week and it would be very costly to purchase
all those books. My family loves books on CD when we travel and
we’re grateful for the large selection at the library. We often use
the color printer for my kids homework and school projects. As long
as we have the library we don’t need to buy one.” -Julie Cooper,
Park City, UT, Park City Library “My children and I love books and
what a dream to be a part of a library with so many wonderful
books to choose from.” -Katy Taylor, Park City, UT, Park City Library
“It provides all the material I need without the confusion of search
engines and the internet.” -Steve Castoldi, Kamas, UT, Park City
Library “Great programs, great resources.” -Cheryl Fox, Park City,
UT, Park City Library “Un lugar muy interstate para los ninos y su
aprendisase y tranquila para leer.” -Lorena Tapia, Park City, UT,
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Provo City Library Two Story Times for ages 3-5. Two Toddler Times for ages 1-3 with Wedding reception in our Ballroom Other Meeting Room Uses: My children love to read and to attend story time. We could never
parent/caregiver. Spanish Emergent Literacy Training for parents. (1)ESOL English Class; (2)Provo Heralders Youth Choir; (3) U.S. afford to expose them to such a wide variety of books; music;
ReaderGuys Meeting - a monthly book club for boys ages 8-12. Census Q&A Forum; (4) Utah Archeological Society chapter socialization; and activities without the library. The kids look
ReaderGirls Meeting - a monthly book club for girls ages 8-12. meeting; (5) State Stereoscopic Society/3-D Photography; (6) Utah forward all week to our Thursday library trip. The library gives me a
Library Kids Jr. - a weekly after-school program for children 5-8. Valley Earth Forum/Environmental Forum Our Private Study Rooms chance to read a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books. It
Theme: Dinosaur Activities Computer Class for teens and adults on were used by seven groups of people. makes me better educated and sets a great example for my kids. It
MS Word. also gives me an opportunity to participate in our neighborhood
book club; since otherwise I couldn't afford to purchase each book.
The library does more to close the gap between rich and poor than
any other government program. -Louisa Heiny; Provo; Utah; Provo
City Library We love the children's programs here at the library.
We bring our three year old son to storytime every week and our
daughter goes to the wonderful after-school programs. The leveled
readers have helped our five year old daughter to gain confidence
in reading. Our three year old son has also begun to recognize
many words and gain reading skills. Having so many books and
programs available has been a marvelous benefit to our family. -
Samuel Miller; Provo; Utah; Provo City Library As a home schooling
family; the library is a great resource for learning about any subject
we happen to be studying. -Mara; Provo; Utah; Provo City Library
Salt Lake City Public Library Salt Lake City Mayor's Bike Summit; How To Grow a Vegetable CPR Training; Education on Middle East Politics; The Provo City Library has everything I need and want to read;
Garden; Amos Guiora Lecture
Salt Lake County Library BYU Student Teacher Orientation.
Services - Bingham Creek
Library
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Salt Lake Fork Library
Services - Columbus Library
Salt Lake County Library Preschool Field Trip Census Bureau Testing Draper Heights HOA
Services - Draper Library Meeting.
Salt Lake County Library Tutoring ACIM Study Group Census Bureau Testing.
Services - Herriman Library
Salt Lake County Library American Girl: Family Program Census Bureau Tutoring.
Services - Holladay Library
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Salt Lake Fork Library
Services - Hunter Library
Salt Lake County Library Magnetic Poetry Kits: Teen Programs Baby Bookworms. Preschool
Services - Kearns Library Programs
Salt Lake County Library Meet Cherilyn Edgar.
Services - Magna Library
Salt Lake County Library Teen Poetry: Teen Programs Homeschool Teen Group.
Services - Riverton Library
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Salt Lake Fork Library Make a Butterfly - Preschool Drop In Storytime - Storytime Janssen Granite Water Company.
Services - Sandy Library
Salt Lake County Library
Services - Smith Library
Salt Lake County Library Tiny Tot Tales: Storytime
Services - South Jordan Library
Salt Lake County Library Take home craft: Elementary Learning for Life Staff Meeting.
Services - Taylorsville Library
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Salt Lake Fork Library
Services - Tyler Library
Salt Lake County Library Amigos y Libros: Storytime
Services - West Jordan Library
Salt Lake County Library Costello Family Health.
Services - West Valley Library
Salt Lake County Library Drop in Storytime MOMS Club of Cottonwood Heights. Big Cottonwood Canyon
Services - Whitmore Library Community Council.
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Summit County Library
Bookmobile
Summit County Library - We had 2 story times and we handed out grab bags to anyone Gives me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge and also to
Coalville Branch checking out poetry or rhyming books because it is National Poetry enjoy novels that I would not have the opportunity to otherwise. I
Month. always come away from the library feeling better about myself
because of the staff. -Kay S. Jones; Coalville; Utah; Summit County
Library - Coalville Branch "Our kids love coming to the library as a
break from everyday routine. Our daughter is just learning to read
and we love finding books that let her practice her new words." -
Heidi Lucas; Coalville; Utah; Summit County Library - Coalville
Branch "Necessary for a community to stay in touch." -Cheryl
Ovard; Henefer; Utah; Summit County Library - Coalville Branch "It
gives us a chance to read a variety of materials. My kids love story
time." -Kathy Keyes; Coalville; Utah; Summit County Library -
Coalville Branch "My kids and I love story time and we love reading
all the books and watching the movies." -Chelsea Sargent; Coalville;
Utah; Summit County Library - Coalville Branch "Recreation" -Lloyd
Hill; Wanship; Utah; Summit County Library - Coalville Branch "It is
really nice to be able to check out different books and movies and
keep my children interested in learning." -Camie Ford; Henefer;
Utah; Summit County Library - Coalville Branch "Because our
family loves to read! They have great books here." -Rochelle
Hunsaker; Henefer; Utah; Summit County Library - Coalville Branch
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American Fork Library - Kamas Preschool Story Time; No Girls Allowed Club (Theme: Dogs);
Summit County Library As a home educating mom the library is vital to me. It is a main
Branch Webelo Scout Group came in to learn more about libraries source of information; books and inspiration. -Carrie Piper; Park
City; Utah; Summit County Library - Kamas Branch "A library
provides everyone the opportunity to learn." -Ben Miner; Kamas;
Utah; Summit County Library - Kamas Branch "Because I can use
their computers to access my accounts since I don't have one. Plus I
can print & copy documents." -Steve Millard; Marion; Utah;
Summit County Library - Kamas Branch "I enjoy reading; and really
appreciate having this library in my home town. They do a great job
of getting current books and the employees are helpful and
friendly!" -Joan Tegt; Francis; Utah; Summit County Library - Kamas
Branch "The Library is an intellectual oasis in a world of fast food
intellect." -Rick Palosky; Kamas; Utah; Summit County Library -
Kamas Branch "There are always so many great books I have to
read. I could not survive w/o this library." -Pat Darcey; Kamas;
Utah; Summit County Library - Kamas Branch
Summit County Library - Preschool Story Time; Spanish II Class; English as a Second The library is my window to the world. Some of my greatest
Kimball Junction Branch Language Class (ESL). adventures started in the library. My kids love it too! -Daniel
Diyanni; Park City; Utah; Summit County Library - Kimball Junction
Branch "I spend a lot of time here after school. The library is a
really good resource for anything!" -Jonson Henry; Park City; Utah;
Summit County Library - Kimball Junction Branch "I bring my 3 kids -
they love to check out books and have become avid readers. I love
that the selection of books changes and the atmosphere here is
always so welcoming! Thank you!" -Kathleen Fisher; Park City;
Utah; Summit County Library - Kimball Junction Branch "What a
wonderful thing to have the use of libraries in the USA! One of the
things that is truly free! Thank you!" -Linda Hosenfeld; Park City;
Utah; Summit County Library - Kimball Junction Branch "Libraries
have always been important to me; since walking to the library as a
5 year old and bringing books home in my red wagon to the luxury
of reading with my morning coffee in retirement. Libraries bring
literacy to a community; open the world to us; provide inexpensive
entertainment; and give us an opportunity to read countless books.
I have used the library computers; watched videos; enjoyed books;
met/made friends through sharing books - all made possible by the
community library." -Carole Sedivec; Park City; Utah; Summit
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Tremonton City Library Story Hour (Reading a few books and a craft) Spanish class; Study Group; Census Help. I love being able to use the computers! I like to use the internet. -
age 11 The Librarians are great! They are very helpful. -age 12 I
like that the library is updated. I enjoy bringing my children to
Storytime. I also appreciate how clean it always is. I love the
cleanliness. It's always organized. And the Staff are wonderful! I
like the nice selection of newer books. I enjoyed the help I got
looking up info on a Pell Grant and job searching. I like that it is
available for me to use. They have good resources. It's organized;
clean; easy to use; and quiet. They are very friendly here. Lots of
information! I like the hours they are open. I like having books on
CD available. They ladies are friendly and helpful!
Washington County Library Story time with Grace (10:00; 11:00; 2:00) Library tour for school Red Hats Next door in the community room a conference of all the Three different couples (visitors) made a point of coming to the
System class The Springdale Elementary 2nd grade class came at 2:30 and town clerks from around the state of Utah was taking place with desk to compliment us on such a beautiful and friendly library. One
sat and read in the children’s area for 30 minutes then each of the nearly 200 attendees representing 150 towns throughout the state. stated how “amazing it is to find such a great resource in such a
15 children checked out some books. They were also given pictures About a dozen vendors had tables set up in the gallery with small community.” About a dozen visitors or tourists came in to
to color for the Earth Day coloring contest. Storytime and arts and information for the conference attendees. The conference will last check email and find travel information using laptops connected to
crafts for children Put on two story times for a total of 75 children all day Wednesday; Thursday and half of Friday. 3 patrons used the library’s wireless network. Four guests paid to use the library’s
and parents study rooms Cedar City Housing Authority Washington County computers. The fax machine sends out a job application from a
Exempt Employees Dove Center DCFS Writers Improvement Group young male patron as the voices of young children ring out from
(WIG) Yoga Citizens for Dixie’s Future Friends of Washington the children's area during story time hour. Senior patrons sit
County Library System Dixie State College Nursing. obediently at tables reading the daily newspapers while college
students take advantage of free wireless internet being provided by
the library. A group of women called "Red Hats" enter the massive
Community Room ready to conduct their weekly meeting. The
reference desk is abuzz with questions concerning state tex
information and directions to the best hiking areas in the area.
Some ask for a list of best sellers as others inquire about the local
history. A group of adults with a variety of handicapping conditions
settle into the periodical area to enjoy the afternoon in a safe and
comfortable setting. Why is the library important to you? What
difference does it make in your life? "I love reading and I love
PUBLIC TOTALS coming to look at books and finding more things to read." -Melynne
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website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Create your own poster with
quotes and photos to display in your library; Set up a slideshow of
photos and quotes and display them in your library; Send a thank
you note to your mayor; county commissioner; local officials or
school board; "Thanks to strong local; Share Snapshot results in
your staff wiki; newsletter; or on the bulletin board
Brigham City Public Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your Great idea! I wish we could have done more this year; but half of
website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or our library is closed due to a seismic upgrade. We look forward to
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner doing a Snapshot again when we have more to work with. We've
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your got some ideas we're looking forward to trying for the next
newsletter and marketing materials; Send a thank you note to your Snapshot. A great opportunity to get feedback from our patrons.
mayor; county commissioner; local officials or school board;
"Thanks to strong local support our town residents have great
library services."
Davis County Library In addition to the statistics given above on public Internet use; we
had 798 sessions on our wireless Internet network. The Davis
County Library web page had 3,706 hits and Library databases were
accessed 148 times.
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Garland Public Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner and other Patronage at the library is bloomin! So much to learn; so much to
local officials; Use quotes from your users in your newsletter and do! So many to share learning with!
marketing materials; Create a promotional bookmark or post card
with the photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use
photos and quotes; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki;
newsletter; or on the bulletin board
Grand County Public Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Create your own poster with
quotes and photos to display in your library; Include a patron quote
in a press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card
with the photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use
photos and quotes; Send a thank you note to your mayor; county
commissioner; local officials or school board; "Thanks to strong
local; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki; newsletter; or on
the bulletin board
Logan Library
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Morgan County Library Share the results with your teachers; administrators or trustees;
Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner and other
local officials; Create your own poster with quotes and photos to
display in your library; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki; newsletter; or on
the bulletin board
Park City Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your Two exams proctored. 44 new items cataloged. 48 people used our
website; Share the results with your mayor, county commissioner wireless Internet.
and other local officials; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki,
newsletter, or on the bulletin board.
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Provo City Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your Of the 184 responses to a short survey about our library; not a
website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or single negative comment was written.
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Send a thank you note to your
mayor; county commissioner; local officials or school board;
"Thanks to strong local; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki;
newsletter; or on the bulletin board
Salt Lake City Public Library Share the results with your teachers, administrators or trustees,
Share the results with your mayor, county commissioner and other
local officials, Use quotes from your users in your newsletter and
marketing materials, Include a patron quote in a press release, Set
up a slideshow of photos and quotes and display them in your
library, support our town residents have great library services.",
Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki, newsletter, or on the
bulletin board
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Bingham Creek website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
Library trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki; newsletter; or on
the bulletin board; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media
Sites
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AmericanCounty Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Columbus Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki; newsletter; or on
the bulletin board; Other: Share photos/quotes on social media
sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Draper Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Herriman Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Holladay Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki; newsletter; or on
the bulletin board; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media
Sites
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Salt Lake Fork Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Hunter Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Kearns Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Magna Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Riverton Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
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Salt Lake Fork Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Sandy Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Smith Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - South Jordan Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Taylorsville Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
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Salt Lake Fork Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Tyler Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - West Jordan Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - West Valley Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
Salt Lake County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Services - Whitmore Library website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Include a patron quote in a
press release; Create a promotional bookmark or post card with the
photos and quotes; Ask your local newspaper to use photos and
quotes; Other: Share Photos/Quotes on Social Media Sites.
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Summit County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Bookmobile website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Set up a slideshow of photos
and quotes and display them in your library; Send a thank you note
to your mayor; county commissioner; local officials or school
board; "Thanks to strong local; Share Snapshot results in your staff
wiki; newsletter; or on the bulletin board
Summit County Library - Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your
Coalville Branch website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Print photos and mail or email
to your elected officials; Set up a slideshow of photos and quotes
and display them in your library; Send a thank you note to your
mayor; county commissioner; local officials or school board;
"Thanks to strong local; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki;
newsletter; or on the bulletin board
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Summit County Library
Branch website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Create your own poster with
quotes and photos to display in your library; Set up a slideshow of
photos and quotes and display them in your library; Send a thank
you note to your mayor; county commissioner; local officials or
school board; "Thanks to strong local; Share Snapshot results in
your staff wiki; newsletter; or on the bulletin board
Summit County Library - Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your I think this was a wonderful idea and hope the libraries in Utah will
Kimball Junction Branch website; Share the results with your teachers; administrators or make it an annual tradition. Thank you.
trustees; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your
newsletter and marketing materials; Print photos and mail or email
to your elected officials; Set up a slideshow of photos and quotes
and display them in your library; Send a thank you note to your
mayor; county commissioner; local officials or school board;
"Thanks to strong local; Share Snapshot results in your staff wiki;
newsletter; or on the bulletin board
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Tremonton City Library Share the results with your teachers; administrators or trustees;
Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner and other
local officials; Use quotes from your users in your newsletter and
marketing materials; Send a thank you note to your mayor; county
commissioner; local officials or school board; "Thanks to strong
local
Washington County Library Link to the Utah Libraries Snapshot 2010 results page from your There is a new art display in the gallery of photographs taken by
System website; Share the results with your mayor; county commissioner students at the University of Utah which began Monday April 12;
and other local officials; Use quotes from your users in your 2010. Three different couples (visitors) made a point of coming to
newsletter and marketing materials; Print photos and mail or email the desk to compliment us on such a beautiful and friendly library.
to your elected officials One stated how “amazing it is to find such a great resource in such
a small community”.
PUBLIC TOTALS