Friends of Howard County LibraryAnnual Meeting

Valerie J. GrossHoward County Library, CEO

May 13, 2010

Distinctive Sense of Purpose

Public education for all ages

Exceptional customer service

SELF-DIRECTED

EDUCATION

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE &INSTRUCTION

KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME!

ROBOTICS FAIR

EVERYDAY ENGINEERING

HAVING A BALL WITH CHEMISTRY

GREAT ARTIST SERIES: JACKSON POLLACK

TEEN TIME

HCL PROJECT LITERACY

INSTRUCTIVE & ENLIGHTENINGEXPERIENCES

MONEY MATTERS

5K & Family Fun Run

New Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center

Bringing History to Life!

Sample Statistics

6.6 million items borrowed (a 17 percent increase over FY 08)

2.7 million visits

1.2 million research assistance interactions

161,000 in attendance at classes and events

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman“The education system comprised of our local schools, community college and library is one of our County’s greatest strengths. Maintaining the excellence of these educational institutions is of highest priority.” (Proposed Operating Budget, Fiscal Year 2010, April 20, 2009)

Ranked Among the Best!For this honor, we credit the unsurpassed support of County Executive, County Council, Library Board of Trustees, Friends of Howard County Library, philanthropic partners, volunteers, dynamic community, and our creative, dedicated staff members who continue to raise the bar for excellence.