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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 2018 Adult Services OP (CO) Columbia Heights Public Library 3939 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3932 ▪ Ph: 763-706-3690 THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER TO: Renee Dougherty, Library Director FROM: Cortni O’Brien, Adult Services Librarian SUBJECT: Adult Services – July 2018 Operational Report DATE: July 30, 2018 I. Adult Programs and Displays a. July displays included a 1950s display in celebration of the library’s 90th anniversary, a PBS “Great American Read” display, and a farmer’s market display. Staff picks displays have been added throughout the library. b. Four adults attended Senior Surf, an introductory computer class for seniors, on July 5. Senior Surf is instructed by a certified trainer from the Minnesota Board on Aging and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. c. Conversation Circles for adult English language learners met once a week, on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., facilitated by two adult library volunteers. d. Two “Buddy Up and Read” partners met a total of 4 times to practice their English language reading and speaking skills. e. Scrabble Club, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, met on July 3 and 17. Approximately 8-10 “regulars” attend. f. Twelve members of the Library Book Club met on Wednesday, July 18, to discuss “Ragtime” by EL Doctorow. g. Seven deliveries were made to At-Home Patrons. II. Meetings a. I met with Friends of the Library president Kathy Super to discuss plans and displays for the library’s 90th Anniversary celebration on July 17. b. I met with Amy Riesdorf, a level 5 instructor with the MetroNorth Adult Basic Education center, on July 19 to create an “organization” library card. c. I met with a prospective home delivery volunteer on July 24. III. Projects a. Heights Newsletter content was submitted to the City Communications Manager on July 20. b. Office supplies and adult audiobooks were ordered. IV. Other a. Nine adult volunteers donated 33 hours to the library, working with adult English Language learners, delivering materials to At-Home Patrons, organizing magazines, creating displays and performing miscellaneous tasks at the library.