Clifton public library recorded 703 visits in March: Report

The Nellie Pederson Civic Library recorded 703 visits in March 2024, according to its monthly report to the Clifton City Council.

The amount of money saved by patrons in March was $8,929, the report by Library Director Lewis Stansell said.

In March 2024, total circulations were 984; reference transactions, 60; computer use, 45, the report said.

For the fiscal year, a total of 2,288 people have visited the library; patrons have saved $33,452 to date; and total circulations have been 4,249, the report said.

Stansell reported that the library was closed on Monday, March 4, in observance of Texas Independence Day, and reopened during normal hours the next day.

On March 12 and 26, the library hosted the Zentangle art club; eight members attended each meeting for a total of 16 attendees for the month, his report said.

The library held its grand reopening ribbon cutting with refreshments on Tuesday, March 19, the report said.

The library also hosted Pat and Rosemary Richardson for their monthly Medicare workshop on Monday March 25. Four people were in attendance, the report said.

About the library

The mission of the Nellie Pederson Civic Library is to be the cornerstone of the community, providing information, resources, programs and services that will educate and enrich the lives of all generations.

Managed by the City of Clifton, the library is located behind the Clifton Civic Center at 406 Live Oak Street in Clifton.

Additional input is provided by a Library Advisory Board, whose members include representatives of the City of Clifton, the Clifton Civic Improvement Society, and local residents.

The library’s hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; the library is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

For more information, contact the library by phone at (254) 675-6495 or email at cliftonlib@cliftontexas.us.

To view the library’s online card catalog, visit clifton. biblionix.com/catalog.