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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 – December Operational Report
DATE: January 27, 2021
I. Adult Programs and Displays
a. The December take and make craft kit for adults was a Stained Glass Votive
Holder. Twenty-four kits were distributed.
b. “Meditation for the New Year,” offered in partnership with the Center for
Spirituality, was presented via Zoom on Jan 6. Six adults attended.
c. The adult book club met via Zoom on Dec. 16. Five adults discussed “The Paris
Wife” by Paula McLain.
d. Anishinaabe Bead Arts was presented by ArtStart via Zoom on Jan. 13. This was a
Legacy funded program. Fifteen adults attended.
e. The 2021 Winter Reads program kicked off on Jan. 11. Patrons submit mini book
reviews for prizes through Feb. 27. Weekly prizes include socks and COH
centennial mugs.
f. A new book club offering, “Resilience Book Club,” met via Zoom on Jan 21. Four
adults discussed “Happier at Home” by Gretchen Rubin.
g. Adult displays included “Reading Resolutions,” “Winter Reads 2021,” and new
books.
h. The Centennial Celebration glass display case this month highlighted the 1960s and
was presented by the Friends of the Library. Among many items on display are an
original “Chatty Cathy” doll and Beatles trading cards.
i. Curbside materials pickup continued throughout the month, offered in some
capacity on Monday-Friday each week.
j. 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/Outreach
a. Jay Grammond, program presenter, 1/4/21
b. Amber Burnette, program presenter, 1/5/21
c. MELSA adult programming committee, 1/12/21
d. Renee Dougherty, check-in, 1/14/21 and 1/28/21
e. Becky Groseth, HeightsNEXT collaboration planning, 1/20/21
f. Will Rottler and Amber Burnette, video content recording, 1/28/21
III. Projects
a. Kanopy video streaming added to library digital offerings.
b. Spring programming planned and submitted to City Newsletter.
c. Adult music was ordered.
d. Take and make crafts for spring planned and supplies ordered.
IV. Other
a. IS security online training, 1/8/21
b. Four At-Home-Deliveries were made, following safe, curbside procedures.