This document summarizes circulation statistics and program highlights from the Wadleigh Memorial Library in Milford, NH from 2009-2010. It notes that the library has the 2nd highest circulation per capita in the state for towns over 15,000 people. Circulation has grown nearly 35% since 2005. In 2009, the library saw increases in museum pass usage, magazine checkouts, and young adult book checkouts. Nearly 200,000 people visited the library in 2009. The library held 797 programs in 2009 that saw a 30% increase in participation. However, the library is in need of expansion to address workflow restrictions, meeting space limitations, and other issues due to lack of space from heavy community usage outpacing the library's size

1. WADLEIGH MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2009/2010 HIGHLIGHTS Wadleigh Whirlers Library Book Cart Drill Team

5. Abbreviated circulation statistics 1986-2009 *** Since our last addition, business is up from 75k checkouts/year to nearly ¼ of a million/year . During this same time period, the town’s population only increased 42%.