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Columbia Heights Public Library
3939 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3932 ▪ Ph: 763-706-3690
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TO: Renee Dougherty, Library Director
FROM: Cortni O’Brien, Adult Services Librarian
SUBJECT: Adult Services - November 2019 Operational Report
DATE: November 27, 2019
I. Adult Programs and Displays
a. Library book and movie displays throughout the month included memoirs, native authors,
new books, and DVD documentaries. A program-related “Tea 101” tea set display in the
glass case was created by the Friends of the Library.
b. Senior Surf for Adults 55+ was held on Nov. 6. Five adults attended the class, which
offered hands-on computer learning with help from two representatives of the Senior
Linkage Line and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
c. The library offered a Mobile Menders clinic on Nov. 2. Three talented volunteer menders
repaired or altered 6 items of clothing for people in need.
d. In partnership with the Anoka County Law Library, the library offers a “Consult with a
Law Librarian” program on the second Wednesday of the month, from 5-7 pm. Law
Librarian John Murphy met with 6 patrons on Nov. 13
e. Twigs and Branches genealogy offered a “Oral Histories: Interviewing Your Relatives”
program on Nov. 13. Eight adults attended the Legacy-funded program.
f. Twenty-three senior citizens participated in the library’s “Notes of Gratitude” program in
partnership with the Recreation Department’s Senior Services program at Murzyn Hall on
Nov. 20. Participants drafted hand-written thank you notes to friends and loved ones in
time for Thanksgiving delivery.
g. The Library Book Club met on Nov. 20, to discuss "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa
Wingate. Thirteen adults participated and voted on the book selections for 2020.
h. Eight “Buddy Up and Read” partners met a total of 16 times to practice their English
language reading and speaking skills.
i. Conversation Circles for adult English language learners met twice a week, on Monday
evenings at 6 pm and Thursdays at 1 pm, facilitated by three adult library volunteers.
Eighteen attendees participated in a Conversation Circle in November.
j. November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. An informational poster in the
public entrance was posted in collaboration with Anoka County.
k. Deliveries were made to At-Home Patrons.
l. Spring program planning is underway.
II. Meetings/Outreach
a. Renee, Bri and I met with a potential vendor, Kanopy, on Nov. 1.
b. I attended the citywide safety training on Nov. 5.
c. I met with the Friends of the Library on Nov. 13.
d. I met with our Red Cross representative on Nov. 25.
III. Projects
a. With assistance from the Friends of the Library, a collection box is place in the library for
Project Bookshelf, an annual collection of new, donated books for children and teens, to be
distributed through SACA’s holiday store. Donated books will be accepted through
Tuesday, Dec. 10.
b. Final orders were written for office supplies, DVDs and audio books.
IV. Other
a. A total of 18 adult volunteers donated 56.5 hours to the library, working with adult English
Language learners, delivering materials to At-Home Patrons, creating displays, and
performing miscellaneous tasks at the library.