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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 – June 2020 Operational Report
DATE: June 26, 2020
I. Adult Programs and Displays
a. The library remained closed to the public due to COVID-19. All in-person programs were
cancelled.
b. The Friends of the Library created the first of twelve displays in celebration of the City
of Columbia Heights Centennial. The display (throughout July) features “Columbia
Heights from the early 1900s to 1921. The display will remain in place throughout the
first month of reopening.
c. Summer reading for youth and adults began June 1. To date, 23 adults have registered
through the Beanstack reading tracker.
d. The library hosted local meditator Arlene Samsel for a “Reducing Stress through
Meditation” program via Zoom on June 24. Six adults attended.
e. The library hosted the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging for a “Medicare 101”
program via Zoom on June 25. Seven adults attended.
f. The virtual ESL conversation circle continues, Monday evenings at 6 pm. The program
is offered in partnership with the Adult Basic Education Center.
II. Meetings
a. I met with the City’s Centennial Celebration planning committee on June 2 and June 16 via
Zoom.
b. I attended the MLA Racial Equity Listening Session on June 18 via Zoom.
c. I will attend the PLD Listen and Share session on Safely Reopening Libraries on June 30
via Zoom.
III. Projects
a. Audiobooks, Adult DVDs and curbside pick-up supplies were ordered.
b. Summer reading activity items were ordered.
c. Selection tools (Kirkus) were completed.
d. I began weeding the adult mystery section.
e. Shelving was ordered for replacement.
IV. Other
a. One At-Home-Delivery was made, following safe, curbside procedures.