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- 3 -2022 Year In ReviewWBPL 2022 Facts & FiguresTechnology AccessSocial Media FollowersOnline Resource UsersServices42,742visitors282curbside pick-ups581boardroom bookings1,164Facebook1,219Instagram1,492TwitterUsers7,412active1,120new cards99,711wi-fi-users2,262computer users33,100website visits4,356app users4,052 676893 81

- 4 -2022 Year In ReviewServing Our CommunityBookmobileFood PantryReciprocal Borrowing Agreement

- 5 -2022 Year In ReviewThe CollectionMore than 4,300 items were added1,177 books brought in from Ontario libraries619 books shared with Ontario libraries87,906items borrowed21,844were digitalLaunchpadsWi-Fi HotspotsLightning Loan BooksProvincial Park PassesWonderbooksOur most popular collection itemsTech Programs153residents received 1-on-1 tech helpCreator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab 983participants

- 6 -2022 Year In ReviewAdult ProgramsGeorgian Bay ReadsConnie CookDaughters of the Deerwin Georgian Bay ReadsField TripsLest We Forget1,900+178Adults participated in WBPL programsPrograms offered for adults focused on literature, lifelong learning, arts and culture

- 7 -2022 Year In ReviewChild & Youth ProgramsSpecial EventsIndividual Tutoring174One-on-one tutoring sessions were provided  Literacy Programs 1,525Young readers supported 6,000+360+Children participated in WBPL programsPrograms were offered for young people online, on site, as well as out in the community

- 8 -2022 Year In Reviewletstalkwasagabeach.ca/twin-pad-arena-and-librarywb-legacy.caNew Library Under Construction

- 9 -2022 Year In ReviewFrom Our Hearts & Our Patrons…Volunteers Community PartnersFriends of WBPLMunicipal Council & Staff

- 10 -2022 Year In ReviewWhat Did You Say?“The library staff always go above and beyond to make the kids feel welcome and excited about reading. I have too many great experiences to list at this point!”“What I love, is seeing the bookmobile. The services there is always phenomenal and very helpful.”“Every time I have gone in and needed support from the library staff, they are professional, encouraging, willing to coach and teach how to find resources, it is very empowering. ”“I appreciate the personal calls when a book I have ordered is available.”“Never did I think I would ever try drawing portrait. The very thought was most frightening to me. Now I can’t wait to continue trying to sketch some more.”“The library always has fantastic programming and even better staff! They make time to connect with patrons and it shows! My kids have a true love for the library and reading thanks to you.”“I was searching for a specific book so that my mom could find out how it ended after our dogs ate the last chapter of her copy and the library’s workers helped by finding a copy from another library and borrowing it for us”“The ladies at the front are always so, so patient with my toddler and super friendly with him. He’s 2 and his favourite place to go is the library.”“The sessions were amazing! Emerson has advanced so much because of them. He actually asks to read a book now instead of putting up a fight.” “Your work brings joy to my life.”“We love, love, love all your children’s programs! Staff is amazing; we are super grateful for everything you do for our families.”Get In Touch120 Glenwood Drive705.429.5481wasagabeachpubliclibrary.ca “I love using the online services. I do all my reading through Libby.”