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To: M Rebecca Loader, Library Director
From: Marsha Tubbs, Children’s Librarian
Subject: Operational Report 2.2009
Date: February 22, 2009
I. PROGRAMS
A. Three sessions of preschool storytime were held during the month.
B. Author Derek Anderson presented 4 programs with in the city on 2/11. He is an
author and illustrator and drew his characters as a part of his presentation. The
program was provided through a collaborative effort between the Library and ISD
#13.
C. The classes from Immaculate Conception School visited the Library between 2/9
and 2/13
D. Groups from Global Academy visited on 2/11,2/13 and 2/26.
II. COLLECTION
A. Several catch up book orders were placed in February. Staff is finally catching up
to where we should be with selection.
B. Weeding continues on the Easy picture book collection.
III. PROJECTS
A. I made a presentation on library services to the Community Methodist Church
Ladies Aide group on 2/4. The ladies were very congenial but the number of them
that were unfamiliar with the programs and materials we offer surprised me.
B. In the absence of an Adult Services specialist, I led the adult book discussion
group on 2/26. The group discussed the title The Zookeeper’s Wife.
C. In the absence of the Director, I supervised the operations of the Library for the
period of one week. Patrons are noticing staff shortages and continue to
comment on the loss of hours. Hopefully everyone will be patient as we try to
work through the issues this economic crisis has brought to bear.
IV. GRANTS
A. The CAPP committee (now referred to as the Heighten the Arts committee) met at
the library on 3/3 and 3/19. The group is moving right along. A promotional
brochure has been developed, LOGO design is underway, members are working
on 3-4 different grant applications and a static WEB page is under development.
B. I am preparing additional grant applications for submission in March. These
applications will be aimed at purchase of collection materials.
C. The MN After School Activities grant continues through August of this year and
will be supplying performances during the summer months at the library. This
grant will also provide incentives for the teen reading program as it has in the
past.