Programs

  • D. A. Hurd Library Services

    THE D. A. HURD LIBRARY PROVIDES INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH BERWICK, AND TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND FACULTY IN MSAD #60. THE LIBRARY IS GOVERNED BY TWELVE VOLUNTEER MEMBERS OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE LIBRARY'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED WITH FUNDS PROVIDED, IN LARGE PART, BY THE TOWN OF NORTH BERWICK. SUPPLEMENTAL MONIES FROM GRANTS, MEMORIAL DONATIONS, GIFTS, AND FEES PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE LIBRARY. SIX FULL-TIME AND/OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE LIBRARY'S DIRECTOR, PLUS TWO PART-TIME SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES, AND A CORE GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WORK TO PROVIDE LIBRARY VISITORS WITH FREE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE FORMATS. THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION OF NEARLY 35,000 ITEMS INCLUDES A WIDE VARIETY OF BOOKS IN PRINT AND ON COMPACT DISC FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INTERESTS, AND READING ABILITIES; POPULAR FILMS, DOCUMENTARIES, AND TELEVISION SHOWS ON DVD; OUTDOOR GAMES, BIRDING BACKPACKS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND STEM KITS, AND LOCAL HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES. THE LIBRARY ALSO PROVIDED A SENSORY GARDEN THAT PRODUCED VEGETABLES WHICH WERE SHARED WITH OUR COMMUNITY.THE D. A. LIBRARY IS OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY 9:30-5:00; TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 1:00-7:00; AND SATURDAY 9:30-1:00.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
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