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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOperational Report for Barb TO: Renee Dougherty, Library Director FROM: Barb Kondrick, Adult Services Librarian SUBJECT: Adult Services - July 2014 Operational Report DATE: July 31, 2014 I.Adult Programs and Displays a.July bulletin board and book display themes included “Spice Up Your Summer Reading,” “Master the Art of Reading,” “Favorite Non-fiction Books,” “Show Us Your Library Card,” and “Discover Minnesota.” Display areas were created for new large print books and new audio books on cd. b.The Nonfiction Bookclub was held on Friday, July 18. Six adults attended. c.The Library Bookclub met on Wednesday, July 30, to discuss “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce. Sixteen adults attended. d.Brain Fitness games continue to be popular. e.Barb selected materials for seven at-home patrons, for a total of 56 items. II.Meetings a.The Foundation met on Wednesday, July 2. b.The Library Board met on Wednesday, July 2. c.Barb attended the MELSA Senior Programming Interest Group meeting on Wednesday, July 30. III.Projects a.Copy was finalized for Heights Happenings fall programs and events. b.The Friends assisted with Wacky Wednesday programs in the children’s department. c.The Community Picnic was held on the evening of July 17 at Sullivan Park. Library activities included “Show Me Your Library Card” photos, a “Wheel of Fortune” game with small prizes for participants, YES button and fans. Librarians assisted with activities, welcomed visitors and provided information about library services and the new library proposal. d.“Show Me Your Library Card” photos were posted on the bulletin board and a slide show was posted on the library’s Facebook page and Cable channel 19. e.Weeding was completed for adult audiobooks. Weeding is in progress for music CDs and DVDs. IV.Volunteers a.Eight adult volunteers completed 33 1/2 hours of volunteer time—delivering books to at-home patrons, pricing books and refilling the book sale cart, serving as “Conversation Circle” facilitators, book club facilitators, program assistants and completing various tasks at the library.