Cumberland County Public Library 114 Hill Street Burkesville, KY 42717 (270) 864-2207 www.cumberlandcountylibrary.org Liza Turner, Director Liza.ccpl@windstream.net

Our role in the community… The library is much more than a place to simply check out books. We consider CCPL to be an agent of community development, one that seeks to inspire, raise awareness, entertain, and educate. By continually expanding and updating our resource collection, organizing free classes and programs, and working alongside other educational, business, and non-profit agencies, we strive to enhance both individual and community well-being.

CCPL Mission Statement The mission of the Cumberland County Public Library is to provide quality programs and services that fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and professional. Residents of Cumberland County will: have the information they need to succeed at school, at work, and in their personal lives; have reading, viewing, and listening materials that stimulate their thinking, enhance their knowledge of the world, and improve the quality of their leisure time; discover the joy of reading and develop a love of learning; enjoy a high level of access to electronic information resources.

FREE Services & Programming Universal Class – Patrons have access to over 500 online courses Free access to E-books 2 monthly Book Clubs A monthly Crafters Club 2 weekly Card Clubs Weekly “Story Hour” for preschool children Outreach programs at local daycares, Head Start, adult day cares, nursing home, and after- school programs Monthly craft/nutrition programs with the Extension Office 4-week “Summer Reading Program” for families County-wide bookmobile service Genealogy resources 8 public computer workstations Unlimited Wi-Fi access Daily Courier Journal/Lexington Herald & local weekly newspaper Audio books, DVDs & magazines Copy/fax/scan services Test proctoring Interlibrary loan services New York Times bestsellers, award-winning childrens’ books, and a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction Unlimited paperback check-out

Additional Resources/Programs Partner with CCES 2nd grade – staff visit 3 times/week to help with reading skills Recognize a local “Teacher Leader of the Month,” August-May Recently established a Homeschool Advisory Council Provide meeting space for individuals and non-profit agencies Display local artists’ work and set up book signings/readings for local authors Host speakers from the Kentucky Humanities Council Offer “How-To” Classes and allow local artisans to use community room Organize and perform “Murder Mystery Dinners” “Imagination Library” Sponsor and Community Partner Provide free coloring sheets and offer a coloring club Organize food drives/“Food for Fines” and “Amnesty Week”s Free outdoor movie nights, May- September Showcase murals on interior and exterior of building (completed by local artists) Host town hall forums and political meet & greets Host annual two-day “How-To” Festival Assist patrons with resumes, job applications, legal/medical forms Create YouTube promotional videos, radio ads, and a weekly newspaper column

Special programming/events Photo contests!

Murder Mystery Dinners!

Kentucky Humanities Council speakers!

“Movie on the Square” Friday nights!

Historical Ghost Tour!

“KY Bucket List” Travel Group!

First Annual “How-To” Festival!

Monthly community education programs!

Not just a book repository…

School partnerships “Imagination Library” Sponsor & Community Partner http://www.imaginationlibrary.com/ Summer AR testing site Offer a 4-week “Summer Reading Program” CCHS Book Club partner Outreach programs at 21st Century after-school program Staff visit CCES 3 times/week to assist 2nd graders with reading skills Recognize a “Teacher Leader of the Month” – promote on social media and in our newspaper column; surprise teacher with lunch Recently established a “Homeschool Advisory Council”

Community partnerships Allow new business owners to conduct informational sessions at the library Invite local artisans to teach “How-to” classes Host political “meet & greets” &“Meet Your Candidates” forums Display work of local artists and photographers Partner with other community agencies to write grants Library staff serve on a number of community committees Hold food drives for local agencies Plan diverse programs to reach diverse community groups

By the numbers... Cumberland County population: 6745 (Based on 2014-2015 Annual Report) Cumberland County population: 6745 Registered library users: 4612 Library square footage: 6221 sq. ft. Annual library visits: 16,800 Annual bookmobile visits: 1100 Public computer sessions: 3249 (does not include the sizeable number of patrons & visitors using wireless) Books in circulation: 25,343 Book check-outs: 20,328 DVD & audio book check-outs: 10,189 Program attendance: 3597

Accountability Hold monthly board meetings and advertise date/time in our weekly newspaper column and in our foyer Have an approved “Long Range Plan” on file and annually review our “Policies and Procedures” Present our tax rates in person at the designated fiscal court meeting Have either kept our property tax rate the same or lowered it the past four years Complete and submit all required Kentucky Department of Local Government forms Complete and submit all required Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives forms Have an audit completed every four years Monitor staff Continuing Education credits and ensure all certifications are up-to-date Attend conferences and meetings that keep staff informed and inspired

Thank you for your support and for continually recognizing the vital role public libraries play across Kentucky, and particularly, in rural communities. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time. Cumberland County Public Library 114 Hill Street Burkesville, KY 42717 (270) 864-2207 www.cumberlandcountylibrary.org Liza Turner, Director Liza.ccpl@windstream.net