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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOperational Report from Marsha To: From: Subject: Date: I. M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director Marsha Tubbs, Children's Librarian May 2004 Operational Report May 24, 2004 PROGRAMS May Program Title Date Children Adults Field Trip 5/3/2004 18 4 Field Trip 5/3/2004 14 4 Kindergarten 5/17/2004 20 1 Kindergarten 5/17/2004 20 1 4th grade 5/18/2004 25 1 5th grade 5/18/2004 25 1 15t Grade 5/19/2004 17 1 15t Grade 5/19/2004 18 1 II. III. COLLECTION A. Mending and weeding of the easy collection was completed in time for the book sale thanks to some volunteer work provided by Library Page, Regina Jesse. As a result of this weeding, we are missing some titles basic to an easy collection that were withdrawn due to condition and heavy circulation. I will be doing some collection development in this area over the summer months hoping to fill in those lost titles. B. Additional paperbacks were added to the collection in preparation for the heavy summer demand. PROJECTS A. Summer reading program preparations are complete. Every one who participates and reads five books this summer will receive a free pass to Bunker Beach. Free passes to the Oliver Kelly farm are available to anyone who signs up. A thanks to Heights Theater for the donation of free movie passes. 1. Our youngest reading program is called "Goin' Fishin' Up North ifY ou Read to Me". The program is open to kids who cannot read on their own. Staffhas prepped a fishing pond for the little ones. They will have an opportunity to fish for prizes as they read throughout the summer. 2. "Track it Down at Your Library" is the MELSA program offered this summer. This program is being offered statewide. We will be registering kids going into grades 3 through 5 in this program. Staffhas established a north woods campsite within the department with a tent to relax in and numerous incentives to keep youngsters interested in reading this summer. Alas, the bear cave did not make the campsite. The foam insulation company that was going to create this architectural wonder for us had to cancel due to insurance liabilities. 3. "Gear Up at The Library" is the title of the 2004 teen program. This program will be offered statewide as well this year due to a grant received by MELSA. We are set to register for this program on both floors. The main lobby will house a display ofY A materials throughout the month of June and a volunteer will aid staff in registration. B. With the help ofCristy Tombarge, Library Aide, I developed a Power Point presentation to take to the schools promoting summer reading at the Columbia Heights Public Library. Kelly Olson and myself visited all elementary classes the last week in May. I will be visiting CMS on June 3 to speak to 6th grade classes. C. Plans for Funtime/Storytime 2004 have been finalized. We currently have ten children registered for a program that doesn't begin until June 16. D. Weare already receiving calls requesting registration for the American Girl program scheduled for August. Registration does not begin until June. The department is really feeling the loss of the summer program aide position. Preparations for American Girl are behind schedule at this time but I hope to catch up in July after the rush for our reading program registrations settles down a bit. E. The Children's Department has established a collection of board games. The games will be available for use within the building. Patrons can check them out at the circulation desk in the Children's Department. Tables will be set up for game playing in the activity room whenever the room is free. Staff and volunteers will monitor activity in the room. F. Booklists promoting summer reading have been prepared. Thanks to Dana Weigman for the north woods series, John Brosnahan for the recommended young adult titles (being used county-wide). The Children's Department also created a Read-A-Likes booklist series being used in conjunction with the "Gear Up" program this summer. IV. MEETINGS A. I attended the final preparation meeting for summer reading at LSS on May 6 2004. Notes from the meeting are attached. V. STAFF A. Library Aide, Cristy Tombarge, put the final touches on the Power Point presentations, prepared a paper mache fishing pond, established a new book display within the department, printed 1500 flyers for distribution to the schools, promoted the library newsletter, prepared the north woods express train for the department bulletin boards and printed multiple forms, registration sheets, and identification tags. B. Kelly Olson, Library Clerk, aided the Library Foundation in preparations for the upcoming fundraiser, prepared copy for the June Sampler, sent and received numerous book orders, aided the Librarian in researching crafts for Storytime/Funtime, prepared masters for bulletin board pieces, and prepared final layout and design for numerous booklists. Kelly also spent time scanning photos to be included in the Foundation's historical scrapbook.