The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-08-07

in the adult departments and for
readers only. No books are circulated.
An EFFORT was made to ecure
papers from the foremost towns IN
this state and Minnesota, and in al,
most every instance the papers were
freely given, AT present the flee con-
tain the leading papers from Minot,
winston, Rugby, Mankato, Rad Wing,
Fergus Falls. Crookston, Winnipeg
and Aberdeen, S. D., besides I Chi
cago Herald, Minneapolis Journal,
Christian Science Monitor and he To-
cal daily papers.
The reading room is very we'll pa
tronized, and on certain stormy Satur-
days during the winter there has been
standing room only. The attractive
ness of this room has been much in
creased by the change in the lighting
system, n the addition of the new
shades Many favorable comments on
the change, have been heard.
In reviewing the things accomplish
ed during the year, it seems fitting to
add that the work mapped out in the
report of last year has been rather
completely carried out. There remain,
of course, many things to strive for,
and the librarian suggests that siren
uous efforts be made to secure the
following:
% Increased city appropriation. sc
The growth of the city with which
the library strives to keep pace, de-
mands a larger amount of money for
books. We have demonstrated by the
success of the year that the small in
crease allowed in the appropriation OF
last year has made much growth poss-
tble, n to further increase the ap-
preparation means but to increase the
efficiency of the library. We can only
repeat, no part of the city money is
used to better advantage to the entire
citizen body than that used to promote
the work of the public library.
CD Added appropriation from the
Carnegie corporation.
Fargo has completely outgrown the
library facilities which were provided
twelve years ago, and as a matter OF
great efforts should be put forth to
make the library adequate to the needs
n demands of the citizens of Fargo.
New shelving and space for it should
be provided at once, and the store room
furnished, where paper n magazines
not bound, can be kept and consulted
as needed. Many dollars n much use
full material is being wasted under the
present conditions, and no liberty can
do the efficient work expected of it
where no storage facilities are avail
able. 1t is a matter of regret to the
library trustees as well as to the en-
ployes" that these conditions prevail in
Fargo. a library auditorium is an
other necessity also, as it would furnish
a place for the city polling place, and
for meetings. of small bodies and clubs
whose presence under the existing cir
cumstances interferes with the depart
ment that needs most care and atten-
ton; namely, the children's room.
The librarian also respectfully sug-
gests that effort be made to secure
financial aid from the Cass county
corporation for the purpose of extend
ing the use of the library to the town
ships of the county. This seems very
urgent M important, as for
aid from the library are very frequent.
Special acknowledgement should be
made to the editors of the Fargo For
UNI for their courtesy in printing the
library notes, lists of books and gener-
titude is also due Mrs. Arvold for her
work in the story hours, and to Bishop
Cameron Mann, Mrs. M. A. Hildreth,
Miss Chisholm, Mrs. Morgan, Beverley
Miss Walker and other good friends
who have made US gifts of books and
flowers.
The librarian extends sincere ex-
pressions of gratitude for herself and
the members of the staff to the direct
ors for their interest In the work and
growth of the library, and for their
helpful cooperation at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
.. WINNIE BUCKLIN,
In account with city treasurer, July
/, 1913, Aug. l, 1914.
Receipts, 1913.
Aug. 1,-Balance in hands of
city treasurer ..........s.-.S1,SS7.24
Library tax collections, July
1913, July 4............. 1904 "a
Interest on tax collections... 31.79
Miscellaneous sources ....... 400
$6,956.S7
Disbursements 1914.
warrants Nos. 1889 to 1885.
inclusive recommendations
August balance (after all
warrants are PAID ........ 2,2S7.9S
$6.956. 81.
June are not paid until July
meeting of board, hence date Aug. L.
Note: Treasurer's balance
Aug. /, 1914 .....,.....:. .$2,32S .3S
Unpaid warrants Aug. 1, 1914:
No. 1928 .......$ 100
Nc. 1884 ......... 1910 1910
s ,287. ss.
Note: July 1914, interest credited on
tr~easurer's books and included in in
terest receipts above, $4.03.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY S~CHLANSER.
Clerk Library Board.
Accepted.