18 Park Street, Northfield, NH 03276 ✦ www.hallmemoriallibrary.org ✦ (603) 286-8971
Trustees:
Nancy Court, Northfield, lifetime appointee
Morris Boudreau, Northfield, lifetime appointee
John Barrett, Tilton, lifetime appointee
Carol Carignan, Tilton, elected
Tom Fulweiler, Northfield, elected
Stephanie Giovannucci - Treasurer
Kathi Mitchell, Tilton, lifetime appointee (January-August)
Staff:
Brittany Shanahan, Library Director & Teen Services
Steve Bouffard, Children’s Services
Caroline Boucher, Interlibrary Loans
Janel Flangan, Noelle Bouffard, Nancyann Smart, Circulation Clerks
Elizabeth Boucher, Claire Langevin, Jaylin Simonds, Library Pages
Rebekah Mallory, Circulation Clerk (January-February)
Lindsey Neilson, Adult & Tech Services (January-May)
Patty Hayward, Adult Services & Interlibrary Loans (January-September)
2023 Annual Report
This past year was full of unexpected turns and thrilling adventures at Hall Memorial Library! Despite the unpredictable landscape, our dedicated team navigated with creativity and passion, ensuring we remained a welcoming haven for knowledge, connection, and imagination.
We saw a surge in patronage as the community embraced new ways to explore our collections. We hosted lively author talks, captivating story times, and engaging workshops, drawing in individuals of all ages and backgrounds. From rocket building with kids to tech help for seniors, we empowered our community with valuable skills and fostered a spirit of lifelong learning.
Looking ahead, we're brimming with excitement for 2024! Get ready to unleash your inner inventor in our brand-new Makerspace, equipped with 3D printers, robotics kits, and a dedicated crafting area perfect for unleashing creativity across generations. Our outreach initiatives are expanding, aiming to double our mobile library visits and revamp our program for homebound individuals, ensuring everyone has access to the library's resources. And prepare for an epic summer adventure with “Adventure Begins at Your Library”! Navigate ancient jungles, train like medieval knights, or jump through time on our exciting quests. Craft mythical creatures, draw treasure maps, and gather around cozy campfires for thrilling stories. Together, let's make the library a vibrant hub of discovery, where every chapter of life unfolds with wonder and opportunity.
Statistics
● 4,725 : The number of library cardholders (This number does not include the hundreds of children under 5 years old who do not yet qualify for a library card but are heavy library users)
● 616: The combined number of virtual, outdoor, and in-person programs the Hall
Memorial Library hosted in 2023
● 3,715: The number of people who attended (virtually or in-person) programs hosted
by Hall Memorial Library in 2023
● 28,429: The number of physical books/DVDs/other materials that were checked out
from Hall Memorial Library in 2023
● 7,327: The number of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines checked out via Hall
Memorial Library’s digital platforms in 2023
● 21,892: The estimated number of times people visited the library in 2023
● 531: The number of free, non-circulating books that we helped to put into the hands of
the youth of Northfield and Tilton through our partnership with the Raven Gael Blaisdell
Foundation.
● 1,477: The number of books, DVDs, and other materials added to the library’s physical
collection via a combination of purchases and donations
