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SnapshotVA 2011 Results:

77 Virginia libraries participated between April 17-30, 2011! Highlights of patron comments and testimonials can be found on the Community page.

One day in the life of Virginia’s libraries—

243,166 books, movies and more were checked out

1,638 new borrowers received library cards

25,938 people used computers at their library

5,374 people came to their libraries for 337 free programs

4,228 people used their libraries to host 500 meetings

1,775 people were helped by their libraries with outreach programs

1,757 hours were logged by library volunteers

21,529 reference questions were answered

These statistics are based on the participation of 46% of Virginia public libraries, measured by population served. Detailed statistics: SnapshotVA 2011 Results [Excel]

600 photos were added to the SnapshotVA Flickr pool:

SnapshotVA 2012 @ Elkton Community Library

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Two regular patrons, Shirley Wilson and Ginger Martin, researching the O`Dell family.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Ralph Berrier, Jr., author, gives program at the Center.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Ralph Berrier, Jr. gives program on family, brotherhood, war and bluegrass

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Ralph and Ruth Berrier awaiting the program to begin.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Peter Ramsey, patron and volunteer, catching a moment to himself!

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Patrons signing in for today`s program.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center North Carolina patrons visiting us for the day to research.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Margaret Smith is helped with her genealogical research by Anne Copeland, Assistant Manager

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Ladies discussing today`s program

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Kenney Kirkman, the Railroad Man, continues his research.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Joe Gillispie, Betty Gillispie, and Mary Jo Martin, all researching the Gillispie family.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center Getting ready for the program by Ralph Berrier, Jr.

VLA Snapshot Day LVA Bassett Historical Center This Robin visits us each morning and pecks on the door to let us know research begins!

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Managing the holds shelf at Great Neck Area Library.

Richmond Public Library, Richmond, Va

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Computer Lab

Readers are coming and going @ the Essex Public Library

Wi-Fi at My Li (brary) @ the Essex Public Library

Building good citizens @ the Essex Public Library

My first library card @ the Essex Public Library

Storytime @ the Essex Public Library

VLA snapshotday LVA Bassett Historical Center Genealogy books along with Ancestry.com help with family history

VLA snapshotday LVA Bassett Historical Center Two patrons using the family history computer

VLA snapshotday LVA Bassett Historical Center Patron using genealogy files and books for her family history

VLA snapshotday LVA Bassett Historical Center Patron viewing the Native American displays

Washington County Public Library (Abingdon) 1

Washington County Public Library (Abingdon) 2

Washington County Public Library (Abingdon) 3

Washington County Public Library (Abingdon) 31

SnapshotVA 2010 Results:

63 Virginia libraries participated between April 19-30, 2010! 215 photos were added to the SnapshotVA Flickr pool. Highlights of patron comments and testimonials can be found on the Community page.

One day in the life of Virginia’s libraries—

243,024 books, movies and more were checked out

2,291 new borrowers received library cards

34,594 people used computers at their library

486 free programs were held

1,561 hours were logged by library volunteers

17,919 reference questions were answered

(including 209 on small business, 893 on getting a job,

458 on government assistance, and 301 on consumer health)

These statistics are based on the participation of 32% of Virginia public libraries, measured by population served. Detailed statistics: SnapshotVA 2010 Results [Excel]