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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 2021 Operational Report
DATE: December 30, 2021
I. Adult Programs and Displays
a. The library hosted a traveling exhibit from the Minnesota State Library throughout the
month of December. The “Bee Aware” Pollinators exhibit emphasized the importance of
pollinators in our daily lives. Several interactive components provided fun opportunities to
explore pollinators and promote the City of Columbia Heights Mayor’s Monarch Pledge,
which wrapped up this month.
b. Library book displays throughout the month included Minnesota DNR Winter
programming, holiday cooking, new books, and Project Bookshelf.
c. The glass display case featured a “Feeding Birds in Winter” display, as well as promotional
material for upcoming embroidery and pet bed-making programs.
d. Amber Burnette presented a “Feeding Birds in Winter” program in the community room on
Dec. 6. Ten adults attended.
e. The Library Book Club met on Dec. 15 to discuss "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”
by Gail Honeyman. Seven adults participated.
f. Three deliveries were made to At-Home Patrons.
g. Spring program planning is underway.
II. Meetings/Outreach
a. I met with Paul Cram, volunteer leader of Conversation Circle, on Dec. 3.
b. I met with Melissa King, the new Community Ed Adult Coordinator, on Dec. 22.
c. I met with program presenter Steve Smith on Dec. 30.
d. Renee and I interviewed four finalists for the evening supervisor position.
III. Projects
a. The Friends of the Library collected new books for Project Bookshelf, an annual collection
of new, donated books for youth. which were distributed through SACA’s holiday store.
This year, 65 books were donated to SACA.
b. Spring program planning is underway.
c. Final orders were written for office supplies and DVDs.
IV. Other
a. Five adult volunteers donated 26 hours to the library, performing miscellaneous tasks under
my supervision.