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9.B.2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY <br />CONCERNS <br />Mary Fran Galvin, president of the Friends of Vero Beach Public Library, advised that <br />she was present to tell the Board the goals that the Friends hope to reach with their assistance. <br />She detailed information about the history and activities of the Friends and explained that the <br />group of over 400 exists for the sole purpose of supporting the Library. Over $500,000 has been <br />raised by the Friends during the 10 years of existence. She recounted the various ways funds are <br />raised and related the fund-raising efforts of the 150 volunteers and the link to the community's <br />adults and children. She summarized the Florinet Program established by Secretary of State <br />Sandra Mortham and administered by the State Library. <br />Ms. Galvin advised of programs being developed by the Library staff and how staff has <br />been working with other civic organizations in the county. She recounted state level <br />achievements and recognition of our Library, describing it as a modeUprototype for other <br />counties to follow. <br />Ms. Galvin reported that it is increasingly clear that this leadership will not be able to <br />continue with existing resources. She referred to the charts presented in the backup and noted <br />that circulation, patrons, and reference inquiries are up 30% in the past five years with no change <br />in the budget or staffing. <br />600,000- <br />550,000- <br />500,000- <br />450,000- <br />(4 <br />00,000- <br />550,000- <br />500,000- <br />450,000- <br />(4 <br />400,000- <br />9 <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY LIBRARY <br />CIRCULATION 1991-96 <br />19 <br />JUNE 249 1997 �:cGE Ute; <br />