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Wandsworth 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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FOURTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT.
1904.1905.
THE Sub.Committee have pleasure in presenting their report
on the work of the Streatham. Balham and Tooting
Libraries during the year ended 31st March. 1905.
The number of books issued to readers at the three Libraries
was 334.606. being an increase of 10.402 on last year's
return. This large circulation is a sufficient indication
of the extensive use made of the Libraries. 1t is also gratifying to
note that at both the Balham and Tooting Libraries the demand for
books has considerably increased during the past twelve months.
Books
1ssued.
The following is a statement of the number of volumes issued at each library:—
| The Tate Library. Streatham | 141.835 |
| Balham Library | 141.207 |
| Tooting Library | 51.564 |
| 334.6o6 | |
| The number of books issued in the different classes of literature is given in the following table: . | |