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G. means committee, the professionals nefit to their club of the present day als have risen so plaps, clinics will P. 178 Heart of Wisconsin‘s ideal vecation spot. rates. ‘Write for deâ€" LADE | ects of the clinic," Jacobs of Ridgeâ€" New York, Chiâ€" ; Atlanta for the id south, and in ornia for the far iber of Commerce has asked every ion of the state epresentatives in m to support all and will comply y the clinics will insel on the three e average country , club making and the Man DAY, MAY 19, 1932 egan and North in club , Wusserte 1486 I E $ as the major to someone in DRY P SE OM us aoe s tutnfartiih hapricly in datntiihetealithedithirtenaces 4 Pss 4.4 the year have been made through| when Lowell wrote this, he could the loan of such exhibits as illumâ€" not foresee how truly great an inâ€" inated books and manuscripts, rare stitution for man‘s education. the jade, historical broadsides, manuâ€" public library would become. He scripts of famous poems, old coins, | could not have foreseen millions of early American glass, etc. Such exâ€" ambitious, industrious men and hibits have been possible in the new women who never before had so building because odd corners and much . enforcedâ€" leisureâ€"time, pourâ€" lobbies were utilized for such purâ€" | ing like a mighty stream into the poses, and with them always, of | welcoming doors of public libraries It has been a pleasure for the staff to serve under such library needs for Highland Park, and may ~we foin with the board of directors in naming only a few of the ways in which the community has helped to make the first year in the new library building such a success: _ First, by the gifts of books, magâ€" azines, music, and pictures and the use of the local papers; secondly, many of our new library friends of _best educators, in addition to our changing â€"industrial situation, to teach the necessity of adult needs also, and these at once. The recâ€" ords of the Illinois State Library Extension division showed in 1931 that Highland Park read the greatâ€" est percentage of adult norfiction among cities of the state in class 5. Twentyâ€"two cities are. classedâ€" hereâ€" according to population. Figures seem to indicate that such a qualâ€" ity of reading has not lessened in the past year. these lean years possll;l;' ;(;(; -;1;;101 emphasis was placed on library work with children and it has takenâ€"our 10n. Religion and philosophy ‘inâ€" creased only slightly in comparison with the great increase a year ago: Never has the need seemed greater for o per cent less increase than a year ago. _ Biography has kept up, inâ€" creasing 28 per cent; history dropped 5 contyâ€"theâ€"fnme=â€"artsâ€"Wcreased only 19 per cent, in comparison with a 39 per cent increase the year /preâ€" vious, thys proving again that the arts do not flourish under oppressâ€" previous fiction re E* the close of the fiscal year on April 30, 1932, the greatest percentage of increase in books read was found in the social sciences, which include political science, economics, public welfare, education, etc. Thirtyâ€" seven per cent more books were read from this group than during the : _ What We Have Read! A public library may or may not be as able to control the results of a year‘s work as does a school, but why â€"notâ€"aâ€"library philosophy as well as an educational philosophy, and where can help be found to greater purpose than that shown in juvenile reading. A â€"picture of the use which Highland Park has made of the library in the last five years is shown at the end of this report. The sum of $1,499.26 was received for lost and overdue books. The total circulation of books for home reading during the year was 122,â€" 695, an increase of 22 per cent in (Continued from page 4) warmth and light of the reading rooms for reference and study and the salaries of all employees. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1932 books and raaicpeinesttzesy ol ~â€"bi it up ul o in o a nmmenepnige ies eiiaitt¢nmsy alorat n * arting it nnmbiriieere up F0 s» ap ainmmampinig apes magazines for adults. râ€" in the new | Russellâ€"Lowell said, "The best part a success: ~| of every man‘s education is that books, magâ€" | which he gives himself, and it is for ures and the| this that a good library should furâ€" rn;flecondly, nish the opportunity." _ â€" _ â€" ry friends of| ‘There quarters of a century ago, ade through| when Lowell wrote this, he could its as illumâ€"| not foresee how truly great an inâ€" iscripts, rare| stitution for man‘s education . the sides, manuâ€"| public library would become. He is, old coins,| could not have foreséen millions of te. Such exâ€"| ambitious, industrious men and e in the new | women who never before had so corlm;. and _nocl}_‘ontono_d_kiuu-fino, pourâ€" No library can purchase all its a library in this decade unsatisfied. _ Let it meet your needs. James Ways in which we can extend our facilities by cooperation are many and varied. ican Library association, and the neighboring libraries. ng, heating plants, child psycholâ€" ogy, etc., all demandedâ€"a share of the book fund. To spend wisely the book . fund required a thorough knowledge of the community and its needs, an expert knowledge of the library stock, old and new, and the‘ useâ€" of all agencies of help â€" the ing, heating \‘re!qped a surpriging s{imulu; in this selection calls for a knowledge which is afforded only by special trgining. ‘ Each year definite projects are undertaken to build up weak places in the collection. These are of !t â€";!-;;y“b;-;â€";;ed for books in the foreign languages, or for books for home reading. People may â€"buy such books, but a good reference library is not only beyond the means of most homes, but its the past months in the new buildâ€" ing, a service which more thoroughly | â€"= justifies the spending of public| _ . Next Year â€" ° Books, our stock in trade and alâ€" ways the constant consideration, are now a chief objective, together with a library staff who knows them. it addition to the“â€"sie‘c-;rllfl(imr;;;.ing of the library with its> subsequent adâ€" justments. _ ME 4 flsc ul onl â€" Andcss uid ; Particularly do we feel grateful to those local residents who made possible the series of free lectures during the winter in â€"the small audiâ€" torium; to Mr. Milo Winter, who opened the series on book illustraâ€" tion; to Mr. Ralph Fletcher Seyâ€" mour on etching; to Mr. Charles A. Brown on Elisha Gray; to Mr. Dudâ€" ley Crafts Watson on Norway; . to ‘ufi“E-_‘V-_SmmaTâ€"WW and to those who will complete the series. These lectures were underâ€" taken as a form of adult education and recreation, and enthusiastic hearers were the only compensation for the series, which it is hoped may be continued. } All of these interests have taken the time and attention of each liâ€" brary assistant in addition to reguâ€" lar routine, and only their faithfulâ€" ness and diligence could have made. course, are found books. Four reâ€" serves were waiting for books reâ€" cently removed with the exhibit of early American pressed glass. © Books on bricklaying, rabbit raisâ€" rence service to the communâ€" e such aeco THE PRESS Place a Want Ad for Results â€" Circulation, Record Books borrowed during five years: Ee n ommz ras citizen. for help in solving their .pressing problems, for advice concerning their industrial, educational and recmt’onal lives. The library stands ready to serve allâ€"regardless of creed, nationality, age or position. It has no entrance fee, no red tape, and it is available day after day, month after month. It deserves the support of every 1928â€"1929 1929â€"1930 1930â€"1931° 1931â€"1932 y io ~â€" Funeral Director 27 North Sheridan Road T FOLDINGâ€" CHAIRSâ€"â€"=â€"=â€"=â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" ~~CHAIR CovERs â€" I => ‘~â€"â€". â€" â€"FOLDING CARD TABLES AND COVERS â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" s MOTOR OILSâ€"GREASESâ€" ALCOHOL 34 SOUTH FIRST STREET y Phones â€" Highland Park 3290 â€" Phones q4\°.6 \ PruitSatadbetween [R . Delivered and called for â€" Rates very reasonable Aâ€"CORRECT GRADER FOR EVERY BURNER â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"<â€"fâ€"â€" €* ; BÂ¥ t \ two layers olay k ePrs H. F. KELLEY Successor to H. M. PRIOR CO. "FOR FUEL â€" USE OL" ,_ DISTRIBUTORS OF Carl Is Braun Bros. O Co. Or @%&â€"\ seotch Ice Cream 57,768 75,625 84,448 100,662 122,695 the last C h i i n e only centenarian whoâ€"celebrated his 100th birthday on April 21, died reâ€" cently at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. Neynham of 508 North County street, Waukegan. Frank Jeffers of Waukegan last week was elected chairman of the Democratic Senatorial committee of the Eighth district at a meeting held at McHenry. Robert E. Knox of McHenry was elected secretary. The Democrats, through the committee, organized for the campaign in the Eighth district at the meeting. _ Benjamin Whittleton, Waukegan‘s 2 No VSHIRH. MÂ¥ C e Telephone H. P. 4260 Brief News Items