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        <ExplanationTxt>Our services are open to all in need. The Library as all standard forms of Library materials such as books, E-books, Wi-fi access and Various accessible media entertainment. The library is a participant in our regional cooperative systems, granting people access to more media resources than those contained in our library. We offer an eclectic, diverse variety of programming. These include but are not limited to Story Hours, Book Discussions, Craft Clubs, Live Entertainment and outreach to local public and nursery schools. We also offer a variety of workshops, keeping with the mission of a non-profit, all free of charge. In 2024 we had 1177 registered borrowers who contributed to the 12,395 media materials circulated through our library. We held over 249 events with 5,000 participants. Our online services were very active during this time. Trough participation with inter library loans with other libraries in the Mohawk Valley Library System, we received 3397 items from other libraries for our patrons, and loaned 2871 of our items to other libraries.</ExplanationTxt>
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