{"id":300,"date":"2026-01-17T18:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/milford\/?p=300"},"modified":"2026-01-17T18:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:40:19","slug":"mfl-2025-community-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/milford\/?p=300","title":{"rendered":"MFL 2025 Community Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"300\" class=\"elementor elementor-300\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a40b96f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a40b96f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-685cb4f3\" data-id=\"685cb4f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b355f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55b355f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2025 Milford Free Library Year in Review<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We are pleased to share Milford Free Library&#8217;s annual report, highlighting our services and impact throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Library Visitors:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">We had 1637 visitors in 2025!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Up from 756 in 2022!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Interlibrary Loans:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Borrowed: 967\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Loaned: 1,490\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sharing resources across the region.<\/p><p><strong>Materials Circulated:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3,291 in 2025, up from 2,934 in 2024<\/p><p><strong>Registered Borrowers:\u00a0<\/strong>129\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>Do you have a 4CLS card?<\/p><p><strong>Library Collection\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>The library has a total collection of 11,679 items.<\/p><p>This year 571 new items were added!<\/p><p><strong>Services Offered\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/p><p>Libby: Access eBooks and audiobooks digitally for free.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>Public Computers: Available for internet access and software use.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>Wi-Fi: Free high-speed internet access in the library (&amp; even from the street in front!).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>Free Little Libraries: Two book cases outside in front of the library with books free for the taking anytime.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>Ancestry.com: Research your family history with library access.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>Printing and Photocopying: We only charge 10 cents per copy!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please fill out our <strong>Strategic Planning Survey<\/strong> using this link <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/CsFVfdvK9LBXZLC59\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/CsFVfdvK9LBXZLC59<\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">or this QR code:<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-303\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/milford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/QR-Code-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/milford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/QR-Code-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/milford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/QR-Code-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/milford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/QR-Code.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Paper copies will be available at the library and the school.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The survey will close on March 15<sup>th<\/sup>, 2026.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We appreciate the support of the community and look forward to continuing to serve you.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">To those who may question our increase in funding on the last school budget vote, this increase is due to the automation fees required for ongoing maintenance of the library computer system. (The actual cost is $4,000+ per year, we asked &amp; received $2,500 per year. We will adjust our budget accordingly.)<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Good News! <\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We have recently been awarded a New York State Library Construction Grant! We plan to expand the front wall forward replacing the 76-year-old windows and installing an ADA compliant door. The additional space will give us more room for children\u2019s programs &amp; adult meetings. We also hope to add some comfortable seating for those who might want to stay awhile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 Milford Free Library Year in Review We are pleased to share Milford Free Library&#8217;s annual report, highlighting our services and impact throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support! 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