the howe library corporation 2013 annual report

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AnnuAl RepoRt 2013the howe libRARy CoRpoRAtion

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howe libRARy CoRpoRAtion

2012-2013 Trustees

Frances BaschnagelMarilyn BlackCheryl BoghosianMarjorie BoleyAnn BradleyDale BryantKevin CareyAnn CioffiJacqueline ClementKate ConnollyThomas CorindiaMarilyn CrichlowAnn Crow

Linda DaceyWilliam DietrichLawrence DraperCharlotte FaulknerPosey FowlerPhil FriedmanWilliam GeraghtyDavid GoudyBill HamiltonElaine HarpAlice HayesMary Ann HaywardJay Heinrichs

Edward KerriganToni LaMonicaAllegra LubranoMado MacdonaldJohn ManchesterKathryn ManchesterRalph ManuelStephen MarionMatt MarshallPhilip McCaullJane Kitchel

McLaughlinJean Meck

Peter MorrisonJack NelsonSharon NordgrenFrederick NothnagelPaul OlsenPatricia RadwayAthos RassiasJohn SchiffmanRon SliwinskiDev SodhiMartha SolowBetsy StorrsElizabeth Tobiasson

Rebecca TorreyChris VermilyaBrian WalshClyde WatsonPriscilla WeismannJean WhitallAnnette WilliamsLeslie WilliamsonRichard WintersRuth Young

Former TrusTees oF The howe Library CorporaTion

Mary Allen, Vice Chair Ginia Allison Jan Assmus Mark Beliveau Tom Blinkhorn

Nancy Carter Jayne Costello Arthur Gardiner Bill Ghezzi, Secretary Steve Lubrano, Chair

Ann Malenka Jay Pierson, Treasurer Laura Rice Colleen Rozzi BillThomas

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Library Still a Cornerstone of the Community I recently read an article describing the challenges facing small rural libraries. One of the most frequently cited problems surprised me: the perception that libraries are obsolete and unnecessary.

I wondered, is Howe Library in any manner obsolete and unnecessary? I don’t think so! If anything, Howe is rising in service to the community with increases in visits, membership, and fundraising. I recognize that our ability to help the town keep the doors open depends on the efforts and support of hundreds of people—from the dedicated staff to The Corporation members and donors; from the young child who is visiting the children’s room for the very first time to the frequent patrons for whom Howe is a critical part of their daily experience. As Trustees of The Howe Library Corporation we work hard to ensure that the funds we steward are spent in a way that directly supports the interests and needs of our patrons. We take great pride in knowing that the effort is making a difference.

All of us on the Board of Trustees thank you for making Howe Library truly one of the best libraries in the country, a library that is both necessary and vital.

Sincerely,

Steven Lubrano, Chair, The Howe Library Corporation Trustees

tReAsuReR’s AnnuAl RepoRt

State of the Howe Nation The year ending June 30, 2013 was a strong year for The Howe Library Corporation. It enabled The Corporation to carry out its mission to further the success of the library’s operation. Revenue sources all contributed at levels above the previous year. Fundraising activities have continued to build on prior year successes. Loyal patrons have remem-bered The Corporation in their planned giving bequests and special annual donations. The stock market increased steadily throughout the year, making up for prior year losses in the investment portfolios. Expenses are well- controlled, keeping within budget. The Corporation has had a strong financial base and 2013 helped to improve upon it.

FUNDING SOURCESHowe Library is funded from two sources: The Town of Hanover from tax revenues and The Howe Library

Corporation from the annual fund, fundraising projects, and investment income. The Town of Hanover funds the day-to-day operations which include salaries, utilities, routine building maintenance, and a modest expansion of the collections. The Howe Library Corporation funds collection enhancements, adult and youth programs, and services beyond those funded by the town, and services the outstanding debt on the building expansion. The town appropriated $904,163 (75.6%) and The Corporation contributed $291,855 exclusive of depreciation on capital assets and investment management fees (24.4%).

REVENUESThe Annual Fund was very successful, raising more than $114,000 against a goal of $100,000. This fundraising initiative has seen a growth of 10% over the last 4 years.

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The Howel Classic: A Mini-Golf Extravaganza, the prima-ry fundraising event, grossed $35,000 in fiscal 2013, more than double the gross in fiscal 2010. This event has become very popular for The Corporation—a do-not-miss event.

Gifts from a few sources, both restricted and unrestricted, were received to help fund museum passes, advertising, and program services as well as using the income from the Leonard Morrissey, Jr. fund to pay the expenses to keep the library open on Sundays during the summer. These gifts have been very important to library operations. Bequests have been one source of such gifts.

Endowment Income represents the results of a spending policy created in 2001 and periodically modified as appropriate. The spending policy is based on the total return of the endowment over time and the amount is computed using a rather elaborate formula. With the movement in the market over recent years the amount of spending allowed under the formula for fiscal 2013 was $143,178. The actual investment income (exclusive of portfolio appreciation) for fiscal 2013 was $66,796 which was net of investment fees of $13,495. The remaining $76,382 was drawn from prior years’ investment appreciation.

INVESTMENTSOur investments are in three separate funds placed with Ledyard Financial Advisors. Two funds are actively managed and one is a custodial account. The spending formula is based on the primary investment account activity and market value. The first managed fund showed an increase in market value from fiscal 2012 of $281,748 (after deducting withdrawals of $143,178 required by the spending policy and management fees of $13,495), settling at $3,423,471 on June 30, 2013. The second managed fund is the Morrissey Fund, which had a market value of $150,553 on June 30, 2013. The building fund is a custodial account established at the time of the 2005 renovation and expansion project. At the end of the fiscal year the market value of the building fund was approximately $303,800.

There is an Investment Policy Statement that governs qualifying investments and sets suitable asset allocation limits for the investment manager to follow. The Corpo-ration has a Finance Committee that meets periodically with Ledyard Bank and reviews the terms of the invest-

ment policy, revising it as necessary; reviews the portfo-lio’s performance; and develops strategies for the future.

CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSESThe Corporation makes a contribution to the library’s collec-tion and to programs and services for adults, teens, and chil-dren. In fiscal 2013 the total for these purposes was $67,465 compared to $62,300 in the preceding year. This contribution pays for collection items not covered in the Town’s funding.

The Corporation amortizes its 30-year $1.8 million building loan payable monthly at $9,306, total-ing $116,172 including interest, principal and letter of credit fees during fiscal 2013. The balance of the outstanding debt at June 30, 2013 was $1,632,978. The Finance Committee has discussed options regarding refinancing, full pay down, partial pay down or con-tinuing to amortize over the loan’s original life. Presently the decision is to continue amortizing—the best use of our financial resources.

As of June 2013 The Corporation paid the town $22,995 towards the increased maintenance costs of the enlarged and renovated building according to an agreement between the town and The Corporation. This is funded through an endowment with an original market value of $500,000 set aside by the trustees for that purpose in 2005.

The remaining expenses are in line with prior years and budget. The staff does a wonderful job budgeting for the year and keeping the actual expenses in line with the budget.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSDuring fiscal 2013 The Corporation spent $12,786 on capital improvements. The purchases included a people-counting system at both entrances to get a more accurate figure on library usage ($1,551), a projection system for the Murray Room ($2,628), an iron gate leading from the main entrance to the lower parking lot ($1,905), and an automatic door opener at the lower level to provide better handicapped access to the nonfiction area ($6,702). These purchases were funded through the Building Fund.

The Howe Library Corporation has had a strong financial year which enabled it to pursue its mission.

Sincerely, Jay Pierson, Treasurer

USDA Loan

Collections & Programs

Development

Administration

Maintenance Payment to Town

Furniture & Equipment

Other Expenses

Technical Services

$4,479

$12,444

$13,180

$22,995

$25,820

$27,348$67,465

$117,624

THE CORPORATION’S OPERATING EXPENSES

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howe libRARy by the numbers

Items Borrowed 250,932Visitors (estimate) 175,800Reference Questions 9,957Library Card Owners 9,832Program Attendance 8,672Volunteer Hours 1,504Library Programs 560

The Howe Library Corporation’s annual contribution

to our operations

25%

Each year our 400 Corporation members generously contribute time, inspiration, energy, insights, and financial gifts so that our library can offer quality services to Hanover and Upper Valley residents. I am grateful for your continued support and your love of the Howe. It’s an honor working with you and the exceptional Howe staff as we continue our efforts to make our library the very best it can be.

It is the many staff, trustees, volunteers, donors, and patrons who make the Howe extraordinary and I must extend my deepest appreciation to the five board members who have completed their terms of service: Jan Assmus, Mark Beliveau, Tom Blinkhorn, Arthur Gardiner, and Jay Pierson. These five have contributed many hours attending board meetings, helping with our annual appeal, and preparing for The Howel Classic. Jay Pierson deserves special thanks for his hard work as Treasurer for four years. The Howe has been extremely fortunate to have his help and expertise.

Staffing changes include our saying a fond farewell to Christine Eickelman, who retired after 13 years of service so that she can spend more time traveling. We will miss Christine’s warmth, poise, and stimulating book reviews. We also welcomed Celeste Pfeiffer as our newest Circulation Assistant. Celeste is a recent graduate of Warren Wilson College and spent a year studying in Rome.

In an effort to increase communications with Corporation members, The Howe Library Corporation Board of Trustees instituted a new event—Breakfast with the Board. The first breakfast was held on May 15th and it was a treat to take time out of our busy schedules to chat over coffee and Umpleby’s pastries. We had such a nice time that we decided to host this event twice a year. Our next Breakfast is Thursday, October 24.

Outreach work continues. Some of these efforts include our Youth Services staff increasing the number of programs at the Parks & Recreation’s summer camps, after-school programs, and visits to area schools. Our Adults Services staff has offered downloadable e-book sessions at Kendal at Hanover and presented Rapid Reviews: 30 Books in 30 Minutes at Hanover Rotary Club, Women’s Leadership Council, Kendal at Hanover, and the Hanover Senior Center.

With gratitude,Mary H. White, Director

DiReCtoR’s RepoRt

Reaching Out with Library Services

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a speCiaL Thank you To howe’s wonderFuL VoLunTeers

In FY 2013, 111 volunteers donated over 1,500 hours of service to the library. Howe volunteers do many invaluable jobs that help The Howe Library Corporation and

Howe Library run smoothly. They serve on special committees, help at events, prepare mailings, and do essential tasks in the library. If you are interested in donating your time and expertise, please contact Heather Backman ([email protected]).

Liam AbbateBrooke AikenDeb AshtonSharry BakerAndrew BernardCyndy BittingerKlarey BlackMarjorie BoleySusan Bridge

Richard BrownRebecca BrownellSarah BuckeyBill CarterEd ChamberlainHongyu ChenRoger ClarksonJoan CollisonTasha Cordner

Keri CraftDebby CromwellCharlotte DanisHannah DellJuliette DietzDavid DiFrancescoPam DoengesJohn “Flying Squirrel” DouglasKaren Dubois

Nancy DumontPatti EckelsEllen EliasonRobert EliasonEdward FeustelKathy FoxJoan Frankenstein MitchellEllen FryeMariruth GalbraithMia Gilardi-DahlquistSarah GilsonSam GlueckRomaney Granizo-MackenzieMargaret GroveBarbara HaakRob JenischMary Lynn Kerrigan

Information gathered from community surveys and focus groups for the

long-range strategic plan identified four areas

of strategic opportunity for Howe Library.

In designating these four areas it is recognized that while the library is active

at some level in these areas now, they represent important opportunities

for future growth.

Enhance and Expand Howe Library’s Role as a Community Gathering Place:

Summer Sundays continue to be popular. These expanded hours were made possible by a generous gift from the estate of Leonard Morrissey, a former Howe Library Corporation board member and treasurer. An average of 300 people visit and an average of 372 items are borrowed each Sunday during the hours of 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Howe Library offered nearly 150 adult programs in 2012-2013, including popular events on the White Mountains, the Arctic, New England stone walls, and local authors. Rapid Reviews: 30 Books in

30 Minutes, presented at Hanover Rotary, the Hanover Senior Center and at Howe, continue to be very well-attended. The “My Favorite Book” photo project was exhibited in Baker-Berry Library, Ledyard Bank and Howe’s Ledyard Gallery.

Promote Howe Library as a Center for Young Readers and Life-long Learners:

The Youth Services area had nearly 5,000 children and teens attend 417 programs offered in 2012-2013. The department expanded its services to elementary school children by visiting classes at the Ray School in June and reading stories at Dragon-fly Summer Camp. Library programs for older children included After-

notAble AChievements

Howe Programs Focus on Four Areas of Strategic Opportunity

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James KirkpatrickJames Kirkpatrick, Jr.Jessica LaheyMary LamarcaToni LaMonicaFred LeePatricia LichvarLarry LittenArlene MahlerJake MalenkaSusan MansfieldJennifer ManwellMartha McLaffertyNancy MentonKate MinshallRandy MudgeCulleen Murphy

Wendy MurphyDeloris NetzbandRobin NuseKate OdenAnn OsbornPatricia ParsonsAdrienne PerazaNancy PessiaLaura PoplackMarlis PowersDory PsomasTerry QuattroneBob RaiselisKai RenshawQuinn RenshawAndrew RichmanKathy Robey

Bobbijo RousselMichele SacerdoteRick SaylesSylvia SchlusselbergHannah SchwartzBob ScobieNancy ShirreffsMargaret SmithMaribel SoutherGordon SpaethJack SpinellaCarole StashwickDavid StebbinsJenni StebbinsLily StebbinsSam StebbinsTy Stotland

Juliana TaubeJennifer TaxmanFinley ThomasPeiper ThomasSuzanne ThompsonElizabeth TobiassonBen WagnerShannon WalshTracy WalshChristopher WellsAnnette WilliamsGenevieve WilliamsonRebecca WinterReed WinterMort WiseNina Zanes

School Adventures with Books, Lego Club, and a variety of special programs such as the Hampstead Stage Company and bookmaking.

In October, there was standing room only when Paul Sunde, Director of Admissions at Dartmouth College, offered students advice on crafting a college essay.

The “Pushing the Limits” grant enabled Howe Library to offer a program series intended to encourage adults to think about science via discussions of popular books and short films. Howe was one of 20 rural libraries nationwide selected to pilot this program, which is currently being expanded to another 75 locations.

May saw the launch of the “Awesome Box”—a way for our patrons to share the books, DVDs, and CDs they particularly enjoy. Items returned to the box are given a “Howe Awesome” sticker and added to a list. The response to the Awesome Box has been very positive.

Increase Public Awareness of Howe’s Services and Financial Structure:

The third annual Howel Classic: A Mini-Golf Extravaganza was a spectacular success, netting $29,000 for The Howe Library Corporation. This is a 32% increase over FY12.

The Communications Task Force was created in August 2012 as a way to

encourage word-of-mouth marketing of library programs. Members share messages with the public-at-large and promote programs and services by wearing specially designed buttons.

Explore the Role of Howe Library in Relationship to Other Libraries in the Region:

Howe continued in its role as a technology leader by training four small New Hampshire libraries to join our automated system. The first of the four, Meriden Public Library, went live with the new system in December 2012, and the second, Piermont Public Library, went live in August 2013. We are pleased that we can share our expertise with our colleagues around the state.

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Oh, Howe, I Love TheePATRONS SHARE WHAT HOWE LIBRARY MEANS TO THEM

Emily Duncan: Service over and above anything one would expect. That is Howe Library people. Thanks for doing this for me. And thanks for all you do to provide interesting programs for Hanover.

Bev McKinley: Once again thank you so much for offering to support my project. With the donations from Howe Library my project is able to help homeless Veterans as well as Upper Valley homeless citizens.

Elizabeth Rudulph: I enjoy and rely on the Howe. Thanks for your efforts.

pAtRon Comments

LIBRARy REFLECTS COMMUNITy COMMITMENT

I first started coming to Howe when it was on Wheelock Street. My oldest daughter and her friend from school used to take books from shelves and read under the tables. It was their sanctuary. I can still picture them sitting there, enjoying their special ‘reading nook’, and not being dissuaded from doing so. Howe attracts people who recognize it as a source of information and community involvement. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. They have a caring attitude for people who use the library which in turn develops a caring attitude by those people for the library. It’s a ‘handshake proposition’. Howe Library is a wonderful reflection of the Hanover community it serves, and the support it receives demonstrates the dedication of the town to the library.

Martha Solow (Select Board Representative to Howe Library Board of Trustees, 1977-1980)

AVENUE TO LEARNING

We have been coming to the library since my daughter, Lily, was born over five years ago. We just love spending time at Howe—there’s the super-fun story time with Gary, the children’s section which usually has a toy or craft set-up on the table, and the patio where we can go to look for our family bricks. We have a lot of family connections to the library so we are always looking for our family name on plaques or in books that were given in honor or memory of someone. The word I think that best describes Howe Library to us is educational. In fact Lily says it’s where we go for education. For example, during a storm she asked, ‘Why is there thunder?’ So we said, ‘Let’s go to the library to research it.’ (She still believes you go to the library to answer any questions.) I helped her to type in a search in the library catalog. Gary helped her go around and find books, and then we sat around a table and read all about thunderstorms. When we got home she excitedly relayed her research to her Dad and her 3-year old sister, Lucy.

Amy Hochreiter

Noelle Winquist and Lily Hochreiter enjoy a summertime treat at the library.

The Foley Family has fun in the sun.

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Matt Cravens: Shout-out to @howelibrary! Phenomenal resources & activities, peaceful study spots. One of my favs next to Minneapolis downtown lib.

Casa Adah: @howeawesome Secretariat by William Nack on ebook, and Peter the librarian who showed me how to borrow ebooks. Thanks @howelibrary

A COMMUNITy GATHERING PLACE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

Howe Library meets the needs of everyone and you find a variety of people using a variety of resources. I was on the Board when we started computerization at Howe, and I was leery of the library losing its warmth and community feel, but that has not happened. Some patrons come in to read, others use the computers, people participate in the array of programs offered, and Appalachian Trail hikers are warmly welcomed. Howe Library hits a lot of the right notes with combining these things. A lot of the success of the library has to do with the staff. They are exceedingly well-trained and they are helpful. Howe encourages you to think laterally. You come in for one purpose—to get a book—and then you see videos, then a favorite book list, then a book group poster. The library invites one to think in other modes and be positively diverted.

Ann Crow (Member of Howe Library Board of Trustees 1992-1997, Chair 1995-1997)

GROwING wITH THE HOwE LIBRARy

My kids were the first ones from our family to use Howe Library. In fact, on the very day we moved into Hanover, they made their way over (aunt in tow) and proceeded to tell me what a wonderful gem they had found. From that point on they, and our family, were hooked. When the kids were younger, story times were a must. Now the school bus brings them directly to the library so they can do homework and research, have snacks, and check out books. The safety and security of the library means a lot to me. I feel comfortable that they are there in a comfortable and peaceful spot. I also use the library a lot for myself—taking out Books-to-Go Bags for my book club and downloading books. The library has grown with us, and I can see that continuing for a long time.

Christine Foley

A UNIqUE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITy

My parents took me to Howe Library before I was one, and I have been coming ever since. I love to visit on a Saturday and find a good thriller I can really get into. Then I’ll jump on the computer to get up-to-date with the latest news. There is a lot to do here. I’ve been involved with the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) for the last few years. As part of TAB you get lots of chances to help at the library. I’ve volunteered to help set-up The Howel Classic mini-golf event the last few years and this year I got to help produce a promotional video for the event. That was the most fun I’ve had at the library! Friends and I helped to film the Sunday event and then we spent time editing the material. I had gone to CATV video camp twice so it was great to have the chance to use my skills in a live setting.

Sam Stebbins

Noelle Winquist and Lily Hochreiter enjoy a summertime treat at the library.

The Foley Family has fun in the sun.

Sam Stebbins and his family pose as part of the ‘My Favorite Book’ project.

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The Howe Library Corporation is extremely grateful for the financial support received from many individuals, local businesses, and foundations. For fiscal year 2013 contributions to our Annual Fund exceeded a record $114,200 and an additional $35,600 was raised through The Howel Classic. Donations to The Corporation fund 25% of library operations and 100% of our programming. We appreciate your support of this treasured community resource.

RARe booKsCharlotte BerniniPhilip BerniniMr. and Mrs. Daniel M. IvesEllen Ives and Colleen JohnsonMarge and Ward IvesPeter J. McLaughlin and Jane Kitchel

McLaughlin Family FoundationAnne WardwellSusan K. Williamson

fiRst eDitionsMr. Robert Z. AliberBarrette Family Fund of the New

Hampshire Charitable FoundationThe Chaimberg FamilyJayne CostelloAmy, Patrick, and Rowan DunfeyNorma Jean GuthrieJericho Fund of the New Hampshire

Charitable FoundationThe Fannie M. Lienhard FoundationSylvia and Harry NelsonSwogger FoundationSheila H. TanzerCoralea WennbergDebra Williamson

ClAssiCsMr. and Mrs. Brenton D. AndersonJan and Gert AssmusAnne and Wood Bacon Jean K. Broehl

Rich and Lin BrownSusan N. CohenLinda and Lawrence DaceyBrian and Marianne DoyleDr. and Mrs. Clifton W. FarrellNorm FridlundVijay and Kirthi GovindarajanHanover Garden ClubCarey HeckmanNancy Canavan Heslop and John HeslopBetty HestonKevin and Punam Keller Toni LaMonica and Larry YoungAnne and Dana LowAnn and David Malenka

Carolyn and Peter Mertz Marilyn M. PaganucciAnne PearsonSusan and Jay PiersonLaura Rice and Michael WagnerThe Robb FamilyLinda and Rick RoeschKevin and Suzanne Schon Foundation, Inc.Gary and Lynn SchwartzAnne SegalInternational Women’s Club

of the Upper ValleyCarole and Tad StashwickJim and Cindy VarnumLeslie and Doug Williamson

Thank You…FOR YOUR ONGOING AND GENEROUS SUPPORT

HOWE STAFF EAGERLY WAIT TO SERVE LIBRARY PATRONS.

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best selleRsMary AllenRonald BeanMarilyn BlightRuth and Dick BlodgettCheryl Boghosian and Neil RothAnn D. BressettMr. and Mrs. Craig Cain Chris Brown and Jocelyn ChertoffChildren’s Fund of the Upper Valley of the

New Hampshire Charitable FoundationCleveland H. Dodge Foundation, Inc.Ted and Ellen Conant Marilyn CrichlowJudith B. CsatariMary S. CunninghamRobert and Mary Donin William and Barbara DoyleKaren Dubois and Kerry SmithBruce and Emily DuncanPatricia Wood EckelsEmily Landecker Foundation, Inc.Joyce and Robert FieldsteelHal and Nancy GreeleyJulia and Jim HealyJames and Nancy HeffernanRomer and Deming HolleranIrene HollisterJean and Bob KeeneErzo Luttmer and Ellen MearaRobert and Mado MacdonaldSally and Ralph ManuelMarlene McGonigleLeo McKennaMark McLaughlinJean A. Meck William and Margaret Montgomery Winifred W. MorrisseyAlbert and Margaret MulleyWin PiperStuart and Nancy PompianPatricia RenshawLes and Diane RimanJay and Colleen RozziFred and Joan RueckertMargaret T. RussellRick and Jan SaylesCarol and Harold SoxWilliam and Jennifer ThomasClyde Watson and Denis Devlin

Mary H. WhiteAndrew and Rebecca Winter

booK woRmsBarbara and Tony AbbateHeywood and Bea AlexanderRobert and Shirley AllenGinia and Huntley AllisonPeter and Judy AndersonPat and Fred AppletonAshton FamilyKen Baker and Judith ReeveLisa Baldez and John CareyJames Barrett James and Mary BarryBill and Fran BaschnagelJames and Yolanda BaumgartnerJohn and Virginia BaylissMartha and Jim BeattieLaura and Mark BeliveauArno A. BellackCharlotte F. BelserBernard Benn and Vivian KoganAndrew Bernard and Corinne FortuneEllen and Michael BettmannGabbie BlackCarol and Danny BlanchflowerThomas BlinkhornGunnar Blix and Michele VanderHeydenBarbara BloughRichard BowerWilliam and Susan BoyleAnn and David BradleyBetty BreunigAnnette D. BrissendenGary Brooks and Barbara DuncanChip and Jennifer BrownRobert Bruce and Kathryn StearnsTom and Ellen BrydgesJay and Sarah BuckeyJoan BurchenalPatricia W. BurnhamNan and John CarrollNancy and Bill Carter and FamilyJennifer and Michael CaseyEdwin ChamberlainRobert J. and Janice H. ChapmanSteve Chapman and Cathy ShubkinPeter and Kathy ChristieRichard and Ellen Clattenburg

Key to GivinG levels

Thank you to all who donated to Howe Library during fiscal year 2012-2013. Many donations are not listed at the request of the donors. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Contact the library with corrections. This is a list of donations received by June 30, 2013. Donations received after June 30, 2013 are credited to fiscal year 2013—2014 and will be listed in next year’s report.

Rare Books $2,500 +First Editions $1,000—$2,499Classics $500—$999Best Sellers $250— $499Bookworms $100—$249Community Bookshelf up to $99

A FAMILY ENJOYS PLAY TIME IN THE PROGRAM ROOM.

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William and Elizabeth ClendenningMeg ColtonRussell and Marjorie CookSylvia L. CookAlexandra Hickson CorwinKeri and Kinson CraftJoe and Carolyn CraveroDebby and Larry CromwellCronkite FamilyElizabeth CroryTrudy DaleyJane DarrachJoseph and Elizabeth DeSimoneMarisa and Julian DevlinRaymond C. DickinsonRick and Marilyn DickinsonWilliam P. DietrichNorm and Pam DoengesJoan and Jim DoigBrian and Karyl DrewDale and Christine EickelmanHeidi and Cameron EldredEllen and Robert EliasonCamilo and Jeanette FadulDavid and Leslie FallKristi and Dana Fenner

Five-Colleges Book SalePosey FowlerBob and Kathy FoxJames H. Mitchell and Joan Frankenstein

MitchellHarold and Frances FriedmanHarold J. FrostMs. Mariruth GalbraithArthur Gardiner and Robin NuseBill and Kathy GeraghtyBill and Ridie GhezziJohn and Cally GilbertAl GillottiBen and Sarah GilsonPaul W. Glover, Jr.Pat Glowa and Don KollischPeter and Melanie GolderThomas and Margaret GreeneJulia Griffin and John SteidlBarbara F. HallThomas and Barbara HallRobert and Ann HargravesMike and Andrea HarrisAlice and John HarrisonNick and Connie HarveyJeff and Kathy Hastings

Bill and Jill HatchElaine K. HawthorneEd and Carrie Hayman Fiona and John HeaneyJack HemenwayGrace HillShelley and John HochreiterSandra U. HoehJeffrey L. Horrell Alan HortonMr. and Mrs. Michael HorvathChristine and Chris HoskinIBM Corporation Matching Grants

ProgramVeronica Ingham and Rafael La PortaSusan and Mark IsraelSylvia and Robert JaccaudPat JacksonNicholas and Judith JacobsJim and Ann JamesMargaret and Chris JernstedtGlenn and Patricia JohnsonBob and Lynn JohnstonGerard and Emily JonesKathy Jones and Don Perovich Richard Joseph and Maggie KundtzDorothy C. JuddVictor L. KaplanLucy R. KarlMary Hart KeeleyRon and Carol Keenhold Charlie and Kristin KehlerRev. Preston and Virginia KelseyPattrawadi and Francis KennedyBruce and Mary KingLindsey Klecan and Matt SlaughterAggie and Tom KurtzElaine and Brian LacyDavid and Nancy LagomarsinoThomas M. LanzettaFred and Ruth Lappin


KNITTING IN THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN.

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William Laycock III and Kathryn ZugMr. and Mrs. David LentDianne and Gary LevineLarry and Kay LittenFrank and Drewry Logan Joanna M. LongLouise and Daniel LongneckerBruce LordenMatthew and Sarah LotterhandAllegra and Steve LubranoElsa M. LukerLinda MacKayJosette and Raymond Malley Katie and John ManchesterNancy and Steve MarionMatthew and Elizabeth Marshall Lu and Peter Martin Mary MaslandDr. and Mrs. Michael MayorMs. Betsy McClain and Chris KennedyKristine and Patrick McDevittBarbara and Douglas McIIroyMartha McLaffertyGail and Mark McPeekLinda and Roger McWilliamsRichard and Marie MillerKim and Chris MillimanNancy H. Mitchell June MorganJean and Ben MossRandy and Bridget MudgeJim and Wendy MurphyBetty S. MusserLynne and Tom NaughtonDeloris NetzbandChristopher Nice and Susan HarperTamara and Daniel NixonJoyce and Walter NollRichard and Sharon NordgrenMary Ann and Gerald O’ConnorJanice and Joe O’DonnellKaren and Kevin O’Leary Carol OlwertTheodore and Dorothy OsgoodPenny PaquetteMarcia and Jose Peraza Francie and Bob Prosser-RiessenPurcell FamilyMartina A. Quellmann

Ramuntos Brick & Brew PizzeriaEileen RawnsleyMr. and Mrs. Walter ReevesCynthia RicheyJennifer Rickards and Jona RobertsMary Lougee RipleyMaureen and Greg RippleHerb and Lois RolandVirginia and Ellis RolettMarilyn RoosLouis and Carolyn SapirMolly P. ScheuJill and John SchiffmanSandra and Erland SchulsonSchwab Charitable FundBarrie and Pat SellersSusan and Stephen ShadfordJames E. and Sonia SheridanWoody and Debbie SimondsMadlyn R. SmithMargaret W. SmithBob and Kathy SnyderRoger H. SoderbergBengt and Ulla SonnerupBarbara J. SpaidJohn Stahler FamilyDoug and Beth StaigerJohn P. StearnsBruce and Betsy StefanyPeter SternJane and Joe StevensPhillip and Mary Beth StockenEdith and William SummersBetsy SylvesterJennifer and Michael TaxmanKay Taylor and Wey LundquistLouise Nunan TaylorCarolyn C. TenneyVijay Thadani and Onita ConningtonThe Paul and Suzanne Thompson FamilyElizabeth and Wayne TobiassonBrian and Sarah TomlinJohn Trummel and Arifa ToorStanley and Lee UdyTrumbull-Nelson Construction Co., Inc.Tim and Jodi van LeerTimothy and Susan WaggMargery WalkerSharon and John Weaver

Gifts weRe ReCeiveD in memoRy of:Desmond and Marie CanavanIngrid Elizabeth ChamberlainPhoebe HickinMary IvesAnnie Sutphin KuhlLilla McLane-BradleyJere NelsonMary RassiasStephen Silverman

emily’s leGACy soCiety—2013Frances V. MurrayVirginia L. Webb

To learn more about the Emily’s Legacy Society, contact the Development Office at: [email protected] (603) 640-3260

NICK AND CONNIE HARVEY CHECK-IN FOR A FUN EVENING AT THE HOWEL CLASSIC.

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Susan WeeksM. Jane WelshHuntley and Lynne WhitacreJean and Brinton WhitallSybil B. WilliamsonTom and Joan WilsonMort WiseBruce and Mary WoodStephen and Suzie WoodsJames and Susan WrightDr. and Mrs. William YoungDoris J. Zappala

Community booKshelfCarol Abbey and Tom UrgoAnn MacDonald AdamsPatty Armstrong and Fred PerkinsPeter Hoyle ArmstrongSharry Baker Jeanne and Perry Ball Bronwen and Bob Ballou

Ingrid and Ted BarrettCynthia BartonRichard and Amelia BaughmanMK BeachJim and Jean BehnkeJohn and Jessica BellDr. and Mrs. James L. BernatHank and Sophie BernsteinJoanne BertozziVanilla Bing-Wolapaye and Momo

WolapayePietie and Dick BirnieDoris M. BogenMarjorie BoleyAnn C. BrackenSargent Bradlee Jr.Margaret BraggJean and Bill BrownVirginia CadburyMary Ann and Len CadwalladerAudrey Cherin


Nita and Mike ChoukasMary ChurchillDave and Ann CioffiCioffredi & AssociatesCary and Christina ClarkMonte and Pat ClintonStacie Colwell and Rick CanningLaura E. ConkeyKate Connolly Christopher S. ConnorSusan and Jonathan CraneJulie and Mike CryansMimi CurphySusan M. DavidsonLynn DaviesHelen and Gus DeMaggioMarylin and Bryant DenkJohn and Julie DolanDavid DostalKatie EatonDavid and Emily EckelsSusan and Brian EdwardsJudith Esmay and Robert StraussEric and Anne EvansCal and Nicola FelicettiKatharine and Walter FisherJoanne Foulk and Denis KelemenSusan Frankenstein and Andy TuthillMarcia and Peter FrederickSharon A. FrommPeter and Victoire GardnerArdith and Stephen GarlandWayne Gersen and Gail KuhlLeah GoatDennis and Laura-Beth Goodman Alison and Sean GormanPhilip H. GreeneDr. and Mrs. Walter GriggsSusan Hanifin and Kevin CotterElaine G. HarpJohn H. Hatheway

MARJORIE THOMAS SETTLES IN WITH A BOOK OUTSIDE OF THE ALDRICH ROOM.

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Pete and Ann HendersonRoland and Lynn HigginsHilde’s Salon ViennaDan and Deb JantzenMargaret JohnsonJeannie McLane JonesJ. R. and Carolyn JudsonTom Kearney and Rebecca PschirrerLarry and Lorraine KellySarah-Jane and Philip KerrHollie and William KettererJoan KidderDiane Kittredge, M.D. and

Alan Rozycki, M.D.Judy and Gene KohnSusan KopecekSuzanne LaaspereSheryl Rubin LernerMary R. LincolnNina W. LloydLisa Lopez SnyderJames and Marjorie MatthewsMargot McCaffreyJohn and Nina McCallAudrey McCollumAnn W. and Andrew H. McCullochMartha McDaniel and Stephen PlumeEmily M. MeadFinetta Veronica MellishDon Mesec and Becky RiceBill Mlacak and Joanna WhitcombDavid and Shirley MontgomeryArthur and Mary MudgeDr. Donald NeelyTony and Ann NeideckerJoann and Zygmon OnackiDonna PanellaPatricia and David ParsonsJoe and Maryam PaydarfarBarbara and Henry PaysonAlyssa and Michael PearlLaurent and Irina PerreardLorraine and Elmer PfefferkornVincent and Joan PiccoloMelanie Podolec Mrs. Terry QuattronePeter B. Rankin Brian Reid and Sally HairStephanie Reininger

Jim and Heidi ReynoldsMargaret P. RobinsonShirley H. RobinsonDaniel and Ellen RockmoreBruce and Michele SacerdoteCathleen ScanlanThe Schembri FamilyKen and Liese ShewmakerKay and Peter ShumwayIain S. and Caroline SimClay SimpsonBarbara G. SmithSteven SmithJohn and Mary SnellLisa Lopez SnyderMichael StaffordMarjorie StorrsPegge StricklerBarbara and Malcolm SwensonRuth E. SylvesterDr. Barbara R. TaylorBuddy and Kirsten TeevensAnn and Dennis Thron Thomas and Pamelia TiszaAnne Roppy TurtleMr. and Mrs. Samuel VelezMia VogtElizabeth WalkTracy and Rob WalshRobert and India WeatherillShirley J. WhiteKathleen WhitmoreWhitney and Priscilla WilliamsGenevieve WilliamsonKaren B. WilliamsonMartin and Yolanda WitschiJane WomackJim and Betsy WoosterKen and Judy YalowitzArthur and Jeanne YoungRuth and Paul YoungWinnifred ZappalaJincheng Zhang and Yihong Cai

Appalachian trail hikers’ Gratitude

Ms. White:

I have been traveling and away from Hanover for a long time now, though I hope to get back soon. Just wanted to tell you that in recent weeks I’ve met hundreds of men and women who have passed through town while hiking in both directions. Without exception, they all talked about what a great time they had there, and also how well received they were in the library. Just wanted to take a moment and thank you and your people for everything you’ve done and continue to do. You may never hear it said out loud or face-to-face, but your kindness and hospitality has been noted more than you can imagine. I don’t quote the Bible much anymore, for any number of reasons, but please have a look at Hebrews 13:2 and share it with your staff…this year you guys have been absolutely great!!

Best wishes, Jack Tarlin, Gorham, NH

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

—HEBREWS 13:2

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A special thank you to our generous corporate sponsors

RARe booKsThe Jack and Dorothy Byrne FoundationDartmouth CoachMascoma Savings Bank

fiRst eDitionsChicago-Soft, Ltd.Gateway Motors, Inc. & White River Car WashJMH Wealth ManagementLake Sunapee BankMerrill Lynch

best selleRsBella Clothing & ShoesCabinetry Concepts & Surface Solutions Charter Trust CompanyChippersComputacDEW Construction CorpEstes & GallupHyperthermLedyard National BankLyme Road Dental, PLLCRiverRun Medical OfficesRoger Clarkson RealtorsDr. Thomas Schell & Dr. Patrick Noble, PLLCVon Bargen’s JewelryWells Fargo Advisors, LLCWheelock Terrace

13 South Street Hanover, NH 03755 [email protected]

Many thanks go to the individuals, families, and businesses of the Upper Valley who came

together to support the 2013 Howel Classic Mini-Golf Extravaganza. The weekend was quite a success, with over 400 people attending and the library raising $35,600—26% more than the previous year. One mother relayed, “My daughter is already doing the 365 day countdown to the next Howel Classic!”

Join us march 22-23, 2014 for the 4th annual howel Classic mini-golf weekend.

The Howel Classic 2013

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the howe library corporation 2013 annual report

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