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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOperational Report from MarshaTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director Marsha Tubbs, Children's Librarian July 30, 1999 July 1999 Operational Report Programs A.. Super Tuesdays: B. Funtime Storytime July 1, 18 children attended and 8 adults: theme for the day was "noses". Everyone left with their very own "Moosestache" nose mask. July 8, 14 children and 6 adults attended: "sandwiches to die for" were featured here and everyone created a placemat and sandwich tableware pouch. July 15, 21 children and 9 adults: each participant fashioned a mouse tale bookmark. July 22, 17 children and 8 adults: the theme for today was "Fat Cats" participants made their very own cats on sticks. July 29, 20 children and 8 adults. Swamp critters completed the FUNTIME 1999 series. Children left with their very own swamp critter pocket pal. C. My Teacher Storytime began July 1. I was hopeful that this school-age storytime would draw in middle school students, however, groups have been small with two exceptions (Mrs. Karen Crotty and Mrs Rhonda Lajko). I think this program is worth pursuing and building on throughout the year. Hopefully, the School District will feel the same way. I would like to see this program become a part of the 21st Century Grant programs in 2000. July 1-- 7 children 3 adults. Ms Nicki Stewart featured a New Zealand Folktale July 8 -- 16 children and 8 adults. Mrs. Karen Crotty featured food stories and the children created fantastic recipes (i.e.dinosaur delight pie.) July 15 --- 7 children and 3 adults. Ms Sue Warmuth featured the hearing impaired, and taught the group sign language. July 22-- 6 children and 2 adults. Ms. Mary Jo Engler presented folktales with a wide variety of projects including mobiles and masks. July 29-- 18 children and 8 adults. Ms Rhonda Lajko's storytime centered around butterflies. Super Tuesday July 6 -- Bill The Juggler July 13 -- Magic of Brian Richards July 20 --- Schiffelly Puppets July 27-- David Sleeper 106 children and 42 adults 178 children and 56 adults 110 children and 37 adults 120 children and 41 adults II. Collection A. Began and completed collection development on the J100's thru the J399. Began collection development on the J FIC (progressed through the letter "D"). So far this year, we have completed the weeding of the J FIC, YA paperbacks and portions of the easy collection. III. Projects A. With the help of a Summer Aid (Alicia Andrews), we began working on the first of four American Girl Tea parties. The first Tea Party is scheduled for August 18 at 3:00 p.m. The Felicity Tea Party filled within a week. It was open to 32 AMERICAN GIRLS and their dolls. Felicity Merriman (Alicia Andrews) will serve tea to each of the 32 invitees. Each girl will participate in activities related to Felicity's time period of 1774. Support staff will be in costume for the program. Funds permitting, I would like to repeat this program twice a year (Spring and Fall). B. I met with Matt Linngren, Parks and Recreation, and "brain stormed" some programming ideas for a cooperative venture between the library and CHASE. Matt included the programs in the CHASE grant application he recently submitted to the State. If funded, the program would bring approximately $14,000 into the Library for NEW programming aimed at middle school and high school age students. A copy of the grant application was delivered to the library July 20. C. Representatives from the Library have been invited by Judy Yantos Community Involvement Coordinator for Columbia Heights School District 13, to participate on the "planning" committee for the 21st Century Grant. The Library is a collaborative partner with the School District in the 21st Century Grant. The next committee meeting is set for August 10 from 1-3 p.m. Staff A. Kelly ©lson, Clerk Typist, attended a workshop "The Best New Children's Books" on July 14, 1999. Judy Freeman was the instructor for this program. Judy is well-known for her presentations and writings on children's books. She is a highly experienced teacher and library media specialist and is one of North America's foremost experts on strengthening reading and library programs. Judy is a practicing school librarian and writes a monthly column for Instructor magazine. Her seminar focused on the best of recently published children's books, and included music, creative drama and storytelling, along with dozens of hands-on activities. B. Pages: Outside of the preparation for the numerous programs we have had this summer, the pages have been mending the easy books. At this time they have completed A - L in the easy mending project. They also completed an inventory of the storytime resource closets which have been entered onto the network shared directory. MAT/k jo