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To:
Renee Dougherty, Library Director
From:
Mai Kao Xiong, Children’s Librarian
Subject:
July Operational Report
Date:
July 26, 2012
I.PROGRAMS
a.Bookawocky, the Summer Reading Program, has the highest number of children and
teens registered since the library has started program.
b.Five storytime programs were held this month Tuesday mornings. The last meeting is
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on July 31.
c.Wacky Wednesday finishes up this month, with programs held on 7/11, 7/18, and
7/25.
d.There were several literacy and science –based programs held this month, including an
author visit by David LaRochelle, a chemistry workshop by Mad Science, book-
making classes by the MN Center for Book Arts, and literature-based programs by
Abrakadoodle.
e.Bulk loan materials (1bin, 45 books) were prepared for Adventure Club picked up on
7/10.
f.Program counts are as follows:
Date Program Children Adults
7/3 Storytime 57 24
7/7 Mad Science: Che-Mystery 22 1
7/9 READ Dogs 9 2
7/10 Storytime 62 28
7/11 Wacky Wednesday: Matt Dunn 78 31
7/13 Sketch Book Workshop 10 T 1
7/16 READ Dogs 12 3
7/17 Storytime 62 22
7/18 WW: Alan Johnson 76 39
7/19 Author David LaRochelle 18 16
7/20 Pop-up Book Workshop 23 4
7/23 Lego Camp 31 2
7/23 READ Dogs 7 3
7/24 Storytime 38 14
7/25 WW: Dakota Wild Animals 72 44
7/25 Community Picnic (@ Ramsdell) 53 44
7/26 Summer Reading Program 134 C
New registrations 58 T
7/27 Tunnel Book Workshop 11 2
7/30 Lego Camp 36 6
7/30 READ Dogs 3 1
7/30 Storytime 45 21
7/31 American Girl Program 44 5
II.COLLECTION
a.Book orders were placed in the areas as follows: J Nonfiction, Summer Reads,
Holiday Collection Development, Replacements, and Booklist 2/15/12.
III.PROJECTS
a.The fall schedule for Children and Teen programs has been finalized for publication in
Heights Happenings.
b.Summer Reading VolunTeens: 19 teen volunteers have put in over 200 hours of
service this month.
c.An interactive bulletin board has been put up and relates books are on display in
celebration of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Volunteers and pages did all of the
preparation for this, and have done a fabulous job!
d.The Volunteer Appreciation is scheduled for Monday, August 13 at 6 PM. Plans are
underway, and preparation for the gathering will be done by Kelly. Following the
party, attendees will go to the City Council Meeting at 7 pm. We will present before
the Mayor and Council the volunteers and recognize them for all the work and help
they have contributed to the library.
IV.GRANTS, MEETINGS, COMMUNITY
a.As I will be leading the Library Board Meeting on 8/1, I attended several meetings in
preparation to report and carry out the duties. This includes having attended the
following: Board Meeting on 7/3; Task Force meetings on 7/9 and 7/23.
b.The Community Picnic at Ramsdell Park on 7/25 was a success. Attending with
Renee, library informational handouts and magnets with the hours were given out. We
also had an interactive game, the “Ducky Pond,” where people could pick a rubber
duck swimming in a little pool to win a small token prize. Books, preview CDs,
buttons, bracelets, and lollipops were received with much enthusiasm by those who
played! It was agreed that having an activity during these kinds of events opens the
door for engagement and dialogue, and this is something we will continue to do in the
future.
V.STAFF
a.Pages are working hard to keep up with the higher volume of shelving. With the
addition of so many more programs this summer, they have been indispensable by
assisting before and during Wacky Wednesdays and special programs. Pages also are
on task knowing the department always needs extra tidying up after programs. They
have been assisting with the Reading Club registrations, processing books, weeding,
and making booklists with the selection tools.
i.Michelle W. assisted with the READ Dog program.
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b.Library Aide: Candice continues to collect 21 Century program statistics and
reporting program participation and attendance. She assists in setting up and
registration for Wacky Wednesday programs, as well as maintains the checkout desk
during other busy program times. She has completed publicity posters for August
children’s programs. She assisted with sending out library cards when Kelly was not
here.
c.Children’s Clerk: In the times we were short-staffed, Kelly often assisted patrons at
the checkout desk. She kept up with her monthly duties: book orders, money count,
PO’s, bills, and statistics.