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EAR IN ~E VIEW .:. A new compact disc holder was purchased so it will be easier for patrons to find specific titles. .:. Magazine shelving was added to accommodate the increased number of magazine subscriptions. .:. A fIre inspection resulted in the following changes: a Signs were installed by the Fire Extinguishers a Address numbers were added to the outside sign. a Emergency lighting was repaired. a A security system test was performed. a Extension cords on all computers were replaced. a Childproof caps were installed on outlets. .:. New directional signs were installed above the children's section, adult sections, and Internet stations. .:. A range of shelving consisting of one initial unit and five add-ons was added to the adult non-fiction section. This will complete shelving space available in the adult area. .:. Two board members and two staff members attended the Minnesota Library Association Conference in September. .:. The Friends of the Elk River Library implements their Homebound Service to residents of the Elk River Senor High Rise. .:. Renewal of library materials is now available through our web site at www.griver.org .:. Mick Stoffers was one of the first people in the state of Minnesota to fInish the Minnesota Voluntary Certification program. She was acknowledged at the Minnesota Library Association Conference in September. .:. We feel programming is essential to instilling a love of reading that will give a lifetime of enjoyment. People throughout the community attended programs offered by the public library. Georgia Jones and I work hard to design programs that will motivate children to read. A list of programs available in 2000 is attached .:. The annual summer library program "Cosmic Connections At Your Library" attracted 395 children. 232 children finished the program by reading 15 books and 166 of those went on to fill out additional reading sheets. The summer library program extends the learning process created by the school curriculum to teach reading skills and helps students maintain their reading level throughout the summer.