In 2020, the Stowe Free Library circulated (checked out) 36,506 items. During the 7 months of curbside service, 1276 lists of requested items were processed, packaged and handed out to individuals on the front porch. The staff spent over 500 minutes, in-person or remotely, assisting patrons with technical issues on their computers and/or personal devices.Â
The most circulated titles of the year were:
âOlive, Againâ by Elizabeth Strout â 33 checkouts
âThe Giver of Starsâ by Jojo Moyes â 26 checkouts
âThe Dutch Houseâ by Ann Patchett â 26 checkouts
âEducated: A Memoirâ by Tara Westover â 24 checkouts
âA Minute to Midnightâ by David Baldacci â 24 checkouts
âAmerican Dirtâ by Jeanine Cummins â 23 checkouts