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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-2024 Library Board Packet LIBRARY BOARD Library—Community Room, 3939 Central Ave NE Wednesday, April 03, 2024 5:30 PM AGENDA ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or virtually via Microsoft Teams at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting and entering Meeting ID 258 931 356 928 and passcode DJhAgg at the scheduled meeting time. For questions please call the library at 763-706-3690. CALL TO ORDER 1. Approve the Agenda 2. Oath of Office 3. Orientation Information and Refresher 4. Annual Election of Board Officers 5. Review/Approve Library Board Minutes from March 6, 2024 6. Review 2024 Operating Budget COMMUNITY FORUM: At this time, individuals may address the Library Board about any item not included on the regular agenda. All speakers need to state their name and connection to Columbia Heights, and limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Those in attendance virtually should send this information in the chat function to the moderator. The Board will listen to brief remarks, ask clarifying questions, and if needed, request staff to follow up or direct the matter to be added to an upcoming agenda. NEW BUSINESS 7. Consider Approving 2023 Minnesota Public Libr ary Annual Report Submission MOTION: To approve the submission of the 2023 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report. 8. Consider Adopting Proposed Change to Library Service Hours MOTION: To adopt the new schedule to provide 50 service hours per week for the Columbia Heights Public Library effective May 28, 2024. DIRECTOR'S UPDATE 9. February Board Report ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements. 1 OATH OF OFFICE State of Minnesota ) ss. County of Anoka ) I, Chris Polley, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and of the State of Minnesota, and discharge faithfully the duties devolved upon me as a Library Board member of the City of Columbia Heights, to the best of my judgment and ability. _________________________________ Chris Polley Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd Day of April, 2024 ________________________________ Sara Ion (Seal) My commission expires January 31, A.D. 2025 2 Item 2. OATH OF OFFICE State of Minnesota ) ss. County of Anoka ) I, Amina Maameri, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and of the State of Minnesota, and discharge faithfully the duties devolved upon me as a Library Board member of the City of Columbia Heights, to the best of my judgment and ability. _________________________________ Amina Maameri Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd Day of April, 2024 ________________________________ Sara Ion (Seal) My commission expires January 31, A.D. 2025 3 Item 2. 2024 LIBRARY BOARD 4 Item 3. Incorporated in 1921 as a Home Rule Charter City Weak Mayor-Council Organization City Manager CITY ORGANIZATION 5 Item 3. Administration Public Information and Records Council Support Human Resources Communication Elections Finance Disbursements, receipts and billing Payroll Financial Reporting Budgeting Liquor Operations Community Development Planning and Zoning Economic Development Building Inspections Public Works Streets and Parks Utilities Public Improvement IT (Information and Technology) Computer Networks, Telephone System, etc. Police Public Safety and Policing Community Oriented Policing Crime Prevention Fire Fire and Emergency Response Emergency Management Commercial Inspections Rental Licensing Property Maintenance Library Public Library Services Adult Enrichment Programming Children Enrichment Programming Public Computer Use Recreation Murzyn Hall Management Youth Sports and Enrichment Programming Senior Fitness and Enrichment Programming Adult and Family Sports and Enrichment Programming CITY DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES 6 Item 3. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor 2024 Park and Rec and Youth Commission Liaison Justice Spriggs, Councilmember 2024 Library Board Liaison Rachel James, Councilmember 2024 Charter Commission Liaison Kt Jacobs, Councilmember Connie Buesgens, Council President 2024 Planning Commission and Sustainability Liaison 7 Item 3. CITY MISSION Our mission is to provide the highest quality public services. Services will be provided in a fair, respectful and professional manner that effectively address changing citizen and community needs in a fiscally-responsible and customer-friendly manner. 8 Item 3. SHORT TERM GOALS 1. Develop architectural and financial plan for replacement of the Public Works building, especially as it relates to other priorities (before structural failure) 2. Update Parks Master Plan, develop financing plan, and establish interactive communications about the plans with the community 3. Develop Murzyn Hall renovation plan or identify an alternative new community center plan 4. Prepare long-term, comprehensive plans for single family homes transitioning to rental, including increased tenant/renter protections and new rental licensing program (following moratorium) 5. Update the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) focusing on long term maintenance and replacement of existing facilities 6. Finalize plans for Central Avenue improvements 7. Establish/Re-Establish the City Art Commission and invest in Public Art 8. Find external grants and evaluate establishing a city grant program for Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) properties 9. Develop a formal process to review goals, develop a system of accountability, and communicate with the public regarding the City Council’s goals and strategic plan 10. Build End-to-End communications infrastructure for City buildings and sites 11. Educate staff and elected officials on National Incident Management System (NIMS) 12. Develop and implement integrated online services 13. Complete 43rd and Central PUD approval and initiate construction 14. Improve and expand code enforcement, evaluate point-of-sale program 15. Continue working towards creating a City workforce that accurately represents the community 16. Establish centralized translation services for all departments and provide language support services at all public meetings 17. Strengthen brand awareness across projects, activities, goals, and at the liquor store 9 Item 3. Mission The Columbia Heights Public Library: serving the individual and the community with responsive collections, innovative programming, professional staff, and access to resources. Vision To nurture diversity, community, creativity, opportunity, and knowledge in Columbia Heights. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS 10 Item 3. Advise and make recommendations to City Council to inform its decisions. Duties include: Gather citizen input; Promote and inform; Explore alternatives; and Weigh in on proposed policy and provide input. PURPOSE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 11 Item 3. Five members appointed by Council. Members serve three-year terms. Members are city residents. Supervise and control the policy, program, use and physical plant of the city library, including all lands and equipment. Set levels of service and manpower. Recommend improvements for the library as may be necessary and desirable. Have the authority to make reasonable administrative rules and regulations, including the setting of fees, governing public use of the library and its facilities, subject to the direction and authority of the Council. Library Director has power to make expenditures from funds authorized and budgeted by the Council and approved by the Manager; provided, however, that no single expenditure shall be made in an amount in excess of that authorized by City Charter. All monies received or expended shall be accounted for and audited in the Library Fund as though the library were a department under the control of the City Manager or subsidiary manager as delegated. All claims and all bills incurred by the Board shall be presented to the Council for payment and paid in the same manner as other claims against the city are paid. Annually approve and recommend to the Council a budget for the coming year and at least semi-annually, approve and make a comparison by line item of its performance against the current budget together with recommendations for transfers of funds between line items. CITY CODE: LIBRARY BOARD 12 Item 3. Meetings: First Wednesday of month at 5:30 pm. Agendas and related materials distributed 3 days in advance. All items for consideration must be submitted in writing 10 days in advance with contact info of submitter. 5 members plus non-voting Council Liaison. Quorum is 3 members. Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, optional Secretary) elected annually. Chair may appoint ad hoc committees. Library Director considered executive officer charged with administration of library and attends all meetings. LIBRARY BOARD BY-LAWS 13 Item 3. MEMBER DUTIES Attendance Requirements: Attempt to attend all meetings. Whenever possible, please notify your staff liaison if you will be absent so a quorum can be assured. Notification to City Council will occur if you miss three or more meetings during a year. Effective Members: Recognize that serving the community as a whole is the priority. Review meeting agenda and packet thoroughly prior to meeting. Advocate and inform. Are proactive. Compromise and work as a team. Do not let personal feelings impact judgment. Vote on all actions (unless conflict of interest). 14 Item 3. STAFF SUPPORT Develops and posts agendas, minutes, and support materials to the website. Resource on City policies and procedures. Helps the commission stay within scope. Provides technical assistance and prepares background memos. Keeps attendance and takes minutes. Meeting setup and coordination. Notifies interested parties of meeting changes. Does not work “for” or at the direction of the board. 15 Item 3. ROLE OF COUNCIL LIAISON Link between Commission and City Council Helps increase Council familiarity of Board Communicates topics that City Council would like discussed Non-voting and generally do not actively participate 16 Item 3. ROLE OF COMMISSION CHAIR Preside over all meetings. Maintain control and order at the meeting. Find ways to engage members. Encourage a positive tone. 17 Item 3. HOW A MEETING IS RUN 1.Commission Chair states the item. 2.Staff member provides overview and background information. 3.Members ask questions and make comments. 4.Item is opened for comment to the public if it is a public hearing. 5.If a public hearing, public hearing is closed after those who wish to speak have and there is another opportunity for member comments and questions. 6.Once discussion has concluded, the board chair will ask for a motion based on the general consensus during the discussion. 7.One member will make a motion and if another agrees they will second. 8.If a motion is made and seconded a vote is made. 9.Motion passes or fails. Additional motions may be proposed. 18 Item 3. OPEN MEETING LAW Gathering of a quorum or more of a public body where the public body discusses, decides, or receives information on issues relating to official business Chance or social gatherings are okay Proper notice At least 3 days in advance Date, Time, Place, Purpose (Agenda) Open to the public Be careful of serial meetings A B and AC A B and BC 19 Item 3. LIBRARY HISTORY Founded 1928 Silver Lake Mothers Club – Little Red Wagon Brigade Current facility opened in 2016 20 Item 3. LIBRARY ORGANIZATION CHART 21 Item 3. Reciprocal service to individual library patrons Interlibrary loan Delivery service (4x/week) Original cataloging of unique items Integrated Library System (ILS) software E -books and digital resources Access MELSA resources as an Associate (II) member RELATIONSHIP WITH ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY 22 Item 3. Library Board defined Strategic Directions: 2024-2026 Collection merchandising (2024) SORA for Columbia Academy/High School for age-appropriate digital library materials with student ID (2023-24) English Language Learner events with elementary schools (2022, 2023) Installed a CareerForce Corner (2022) and hosted 2 hiring events (2023) Provided EveryMeal food kits during school breaks (2022, 2023) MN DNR State Park Passes added to collection (2022) Replacement of 24 public computers (2022) Elimination of overdue fines (2022) Implementation of automatic renewal for borrowed items (2022) Elimination of rental fees for new DVDs (2022) Library Board review/revision of policies (2022) Early Literacy Play Space (2022) RECENT PROJECTS 23 Item 3. Define future of library service Outreach to underserved persons/groups Communication strategy for promoting resources and services Dedicated library website Routinize user feedback Address sustainable staffing Building system and fixture maintenance/replacement LONG-RANGE AND ONGOING PROJECTS 24 Item 3. VITAL REFERENCES FOR BOARD MEMBERS Minnesota Public Library Trustee Handbook American Library Association Library Bill of Rights ALA Freedom to Read Statement CHPL Strategic Plan Current calendar of Library programs 25 Item 3. Renee Dougherty 763-706-3680 rdougherty@columbiaheightsmn.gov QUESTIONS OR WANT TO KNOW MORE? 26 Item 3. WEBSITE 27 Item 3. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY 3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 Drafted 3/7/2024 ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Members of the public who wished to attend could do so in-person, or via Microsoft Teams at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting and entering Meeting ID 258 931 356 928 and passcode DJhAgg at the scheduled meeting time. For questions, please call the library at 763-706-3690. The meeting was called to order in the Library Community Room by Gerri Moeller at 5:35pm. Members physically present: Gerri Moeller; Carrie Mesrobian; Melanie Magidow; Chris Polley; Rachelle Waldon. Members remotely present: N/A. Members absent: Justice Spriggs (Council Liaison). Also present: Renee Dougherty (Library Director); Nick Olberding (Board Secretary). Public remotely present: N/A. 1. The Meeting’s Agenda was approved as-is. 2. The Minutes of the February 7th, 2024, Board Meetings were moved and approved. 3. Review 2024 Operating Budget: 16.39% of the year and 12.88% expended; no concerns raised. a. Renee mentioned a few budget lines: 42010 (minor equipment) is overspent due to purchasing some additional bookends and easels for material display/merchandising; 42012 (other technology equipment) is overspent due to an unforeseen CCTV camera replacement; 43210 (telephone) is an expenditure determined by City administration; 44000 (repair/maintenance services) is half-spent due to contracts being paid upfront for the year of service. Community Forum: Opportunity for public input. No correspondence. FYI: The City Communication Department has added a Contact Form to each of the Board/Commission pages of the City website as an additional method for the public to engage with the groups with their comments, concerns, questions, etc. The Boards/Commissions can be found here: https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/index.php aftering clicking desired group, scroll to the bottom of their page to find the submittable contact form. New Business: 4. Spring Event Promotion: As part of the meeting packet, the Spring Events Calendar was included; Renee wanted to make sure the Board knew of everything being offered this spring, specifically the multilingual Driver’s Licenses for All info-session with COPAL-MN, the Financial Literacy Series, and the Saturday Scribes Author Series featuring Kao Kalia Yang and Chad Corrie. a. Now that Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Ripley is sending out press releases, we should have her copy Chris Polley (and other school district contacts) with a listing of programs students may be interested in. b. We should continue soliciting feedback after our programs, as it can be invaluable information for improving future offerings. c. Suggestion Board 5. 2023 Year in Review: With inspiration from other libraries, Nick crafted an infographic to convey important service statistics from last year. Renee emphasized that visits, checkouts, # of cardholders, and program attendance all increased from the previous year. Director’s Update: 6. December Board Report: Provided as an FYI. a. Carrie was initially skeptical of the planned merchandising approach of more face-out display books throughout the Library (similar to what a book store might do), but after several visits since it began, she 28 Item 5. is convinced that it was the right move and it does improve the look and visibility of the collection. b. Renee mentioned that it is great to have adequate staff in that it allows her more time to focus on neglected tasks and bigger picture items, as opposed to day-to-day front desk tasks. 7. From the Floor: a. The Board is Currently Reading/Watching and Recommends: i. Carrie: Clockers Richard Price ii. Chris: Hollywood Black Donald Bogle; Four Daughters (documentary) available on Kanopy iii. Melanie: Arab Blues (comedy/drama) available on Kanopy iv. Gerri: Liberty’s Daughter Naomi Kritzer v. Justice: Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life Eric Klinenberg vi. Renee: Signal Fires Dani Shapiro; The Librarianist Patrick deWitt There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Nicholas P. Olberding Recording Secretary, CHPL Board of Trustees 29 Item 5. Fund 240 ‐ LIBRARY 2024 YTD ACTIVITY FOR AMENDED BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED % BDGT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION BUDGET 03/31/2024 03/31/2024 YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE USED 41010 REGULAR EMPLOYEES 515,400.00 94,767.36 34,181.52 0.00 420,632.64 18.39 41011 PART‐TIME EMPLOYEES 144,300.00 31,532.27 11,637.95 0.00 112,767.73 21.85 41020 OVERTIME‐REGULAR 700.00 329.28 79.49 0.00 370.72 47.04 41050 ACCRUED LEAVE ADJUSTMENT 0.00 637.50 0.00 0.00 ‐637.50 41070 INTERDEPARTMENTAL LABOR SERV 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 41210 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION 48,000.00 10,077.91 3,387.72 0.00 37,922.09 21.00 41220 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION 50,500.00 9,646.10 3,490.91 0.00 40,853.90 19.10 41300 INSURANCE 82,800.00 20,564.16 6,903.55 0.00 62,235.84 24.84 41510 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM 5,000.00 1,068.08 356.32 0.00 3,931.92 21.36 42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,200.00 146.45 0.00 0.00 1,053.55 12.20 42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT 100.00 598.31 0.00 0.00 ‐498.31 42011 END USER DEVICES 3,300.00 2,494.33 0.00 0.00 805.67 75.59 42012 OTHER TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 0.00 2,067.94 0.00 0.00 ‐2,067.94 42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FORMS 700.00 72.00 0.00 0.00 628.00 10.29 42170 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 1,000.00 464.00 414.00 0.00 536.00 46.40 42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES 7,300.00 735.54 209.24 0.00 6,564.46 10.08 42175 FOOD SUPPLIES 100.00 13.97 0.00 0.00 86.03 13.97 42180 BOOKS 55,000.00 9,981.61 404.47 0.00 45,018.39 18.15 42181 PERIODICALS, MAG, NEWSPAPERS 7,800.00 1,419.18 558.66 0.00 6,380.82 18.19 42183 E‐BOOKS 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 42185 COMPACT DISCS 4,700.00 786.99 24.88 0.00 3,913.01 16.74 42187 BOOK/CD SET 800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 42189 DVD 6,500.00 700.14 183.65 0.00 5,799.86 10.77 42990 COMM. PURCHASED FOR RESALE 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV. 5,400.00 1,277.68 150.00 1,848.00 2,274.32 57.88 43105 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 0.00 43210 TELEPHONE 900.00 654.73 0.00 0.00 245.27 72.75 43220 POSTAGE 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS 3,200.00 610.99 136.60 0.00 2,589.01 19.09 43310 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE 12,300.00 2,050.00 0.00 0.00 10,250.00 16.67 43800 UTILITY SERVICES 7,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,000.00 0.00 43810 ELECTRIC 46,300.00 4,385.02 2,715.90 0.00 41,914.98 9.47 43830 GAS 16,600.00 2,949.17 1,111.51 0.00 13,650.83 17.77 44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES 18,700.00 10,135.63 0.00 800.00 7,764.37 58.48 44010 BUILDING MAINT:INTERNAL SVCS 43,800.00 7,300.00 0.00 0.00 36,500.00 16.67 44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 29,000.00 5,804.66 0.00 9,969.20 13,226.14 54.39 44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS 18,800.00 2,779.92 0.00 0.00 16,020.08 14.79 44040 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC 87,800.00 14,633.34 0.00 0.00 73,166.66 16.67 44050 GARAGE, LABOR BURD. 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP 700.00 181.00 0.00 0.00 519.00 25.86 44375 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 45180 OTHER EQUIPMENT 0.00 491.86 0.00 0.00 ‐491.86 47100 OPER. TRANSFER OUT ‐ LABOR 18,600.00 3,100.00 0.00 0.00 15,500.00 16.67 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: 1,262,000.00 244,457.12 65,946.37 12,617.20 1,004,925.68 20.37 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERIOD ENDING 3/31/2024 Fiscal Year Completed: 24.86% 30 Item 6. 1 2023 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report This report reflects the library’s data covering January 1 through December 31, 2023, unless otherwise specified. Financial data is reported for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2023. Please note that this document contains information collected at two levels: library administrative entity and locations (outlets). In the case of a single-location library, the library is both the administrative entity and the outlet. The totals for the administrative entity are presented first, followed by separate reports for each outlet. CONTACT INFORMATION G01) Library Name G02) Regional System/Sequence Number G03) Regional Public Library System G04) Street Address G05) Location is a change from 2022 Data G06) City G07) ZIP Code G08) Mailing Address G09) City G10) ZIP Code G11) County G12) Phone G13) Library Web Address G14) Director’s Name G15) Director’s Phone G16) Director’s Extension G17) Director’s E-mail Address Report Filer G18) Name of Person Who Prepared This Report G19) Phone G20) E-mail IMLS Administrative Entity Codes G22) Legal Basis Code G23) Administrative Structure Code G25) Geographic Code G26) Did the legal service area boundary change? Columbia Heights Public Library rdougherty@columbiaheightsmn.gov Renee Dougherty Columbia Heights Public Library rdougherty@columbiaheightsmn.gov M0230 3939 Central Avenue NE No Columbia Heights 55421 3939 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights 55421 Anoka 763-706-3690 https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/departments/library/index.php Renee Dougherty 763-706-3680 MELSA 763-706-3680 No Municipal Government (city, town or village) Administrative Entity with a Single Direct Service Outlet Place (e.g., incorporated city or village, censusdesignated), entirety 31 Item 7. 2 VISITS, REFERENCE, USERS Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P01) Population of the Legal Service Area P02) Registered Users – Residents P03) Registered Users – Reciprocal P04) Total Registered Users P05) Year in Which Registered User Records Were Last Purged P06) Visits P60) Visits Reporting Method P07) Reference Transactions P61) Reference Transactions Reporting Method P59) Contactless Visits P08) Public Internet Computer Sessions P09) Public Internet Computer – Usage Type P62) Public Computer Sessions Reporting Method P10) Wireless Sessions P63) Wireless Sessions Reporting Method P32) Website Visits CIRCULATION Physical and Downloadable Circulation Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P13) Children’s Circulation P14) Adult Circulation P15) Physical Circulation (No Age Designation) P16) Total Physical Circulation P69) Physical Circulation – Not Print or Audiovisual P17) Downloadable E-books and E-serials Circulation P18) Downloadable Audio and Video Circulation P19) Total Downloadable Circulation P20) Total Circulation Collection Use Including Electronic Collections Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P29) Number of Information Retrievals from Electronic Collections P30) Electronic Content Use P31) Total Collection Use 21,592 9,37317,238 11,072 6,628 17,700 2023 78,912 21,859 10,898 6,469 17,367 2022 71,909 Annual Count Annual Estimate Based on Typical Week(s) 0 Annual Count Annual Estimate Based on Typical Week(s) 10 16,951 P08 tallies other computer usage in addition to Internet 14,774 23,279 21,371 P08 tallies other computer usage in addition to Internet 20,213 10,022 Annual Count Annual Count Annual Count Annual Count 77,958 138,499 60,845 56,933 50,857 744 671 22,751 15,206 37,957 173,592 26,126 15,623 10,503 135,635 112,373 -1 138,499 26,12637,957 173,592 -1 881 546 32 Item 7. 3 Interlibrary Loan Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P11) ILL Provided to Other Libraries P12) ILL Received from Other Libraries PROGRAMS, RECORDINGS, ACTIVITIES In-Person Programs Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P82) In-Person Programs for Ages 0-5 P83) In-Person Programs for Ages 6-11 P84) In-Person Programs for Young Adults P85) In-Person Programs for Adults P86) In-Person Programs for All Ages P75) Total Onsite In-Person Programs P81) Total Offsite In-Person Programs In-Person Program Attendance Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P105) Attendees at In-Person Programs for Ages 0-5 P106) Attendees at In-Person Programs for Ages 6-11 P107) Attendees at In-Person Programs for Young Adults P108) Attendees at In-Person Programs for Adults P109) Attendees at In-Person Programs for All Ages P98) Total Onsite Attendance P104) Total Offsite Attendance Live Virtual Programs Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P87) Live Virtual Programs Intended for Ages 0-5 P88) Live Virtual Programs Intended for Ages 6-11 P34) Live Virtual Programs Intended for Young Adults P35) Live Virtual Programs Intended for Adults P89) Live Virtual Programs Intended for All Ages P36) Total Live Virtual Programs Live Virtual Attendance Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P110) Live Virtual Views of Programs for Ages 0-5 P111) Live Virtual Views of Programs for Ages 6-11 P38) Live Virtual Views of Programs for Young Adults P39) Live Virtual Views of Programs for Adults P112) Live Virtual Views of Programs for All Ages P40) Total Attendance at Live Virtual Programs 767 533 863 418 44 44 20 132 3 219 24 19 118 56 39 1 210 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 44 0 7 0 902 268 1,269 543 1,300 3,537 341 174 962 1,026 1,104 523 2,779 36 0 0 0 0 0 00 3 4 0 1 0 33 Item 7. 4 Total Programs (In-Person and Live Virtual) Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P90) Total Programs for Ages 0-5 P91) Total Programs for Ages 6-11 P52) Total Programs for Young Adults P53) Total Programs for Adults P92) Total Programs for All Ages P54) Total Programs Total Program Attendance (In-Person and Live Virtual) Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P113) Total Attendance at Programs for Ages 0-5 P114) Total Attendance at Programs for Ages 6-11 P56) Total Attendance at Programs for Young Adults P57) Total Attendance at Programs for Adults P115) Total Attendance at Programs for All Ages P58) Total Program Attendance Recordings of Program Content Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P116) Recorded Programs for Ages 0-5 P117) Recorded Programs for Ages 6-11 P42) Recorded Programs for Young Adults P43) Recorded Programs for Adults P118) Recorded Programs for All Ages P44) Total Recorded Programs Views of Recordings of Program Content Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P119) On-Demand Views of Recorded Programs for Ages 0-5 P120) On-Demand Views of Recorded Programs for Ages 6-11 P121) On-Demand Views of Recorded Programs for Ages 12-18 P122) On-Demand Views of Recorded Programs for Adults P123) On-Demand Views of Recorded Programs for All Ages P124) Total On-Demand Views of Recorded Programs Self-Directed Activities Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P49) Number of Self-Directed Activities P50) Participation in Self-Directed Activities What kinds of activities do you count as self-directed? [new in 2023] 10 975 0 0 0 0 20 1,129 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 44 132 3 121 20 44 243 237 56 40 1 1,300 3,346 268 174 902 999 341 4,080 1,269 1,104 1,033 36 adult reading program, youth reading program, youth scavenger hunts 34 Item 7. 5 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM Type(s) of summer learning programs Intended age-groups for the program U02) Preschoolers, birth to 5 years old U03) Children, 6 to 11 years old U04) Young adults, 12 to 18 years old HOURS OF PUBLIC SERVICE Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data H08) Weekly Hours of Regular Service H16) Weekly Hours of Limited Service H18) Weekly Hours of Curbside Service H12) Annual Public Service Hours FACILITIES Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data F01) Central Libraries F02) Branch Libraries F03) Bookmobiles F04) Supplementary Services F12) Staff Internet Computers F13) Public Internet Stationary Computers F14) Public Internet Mobile Devices for Onsite Use F15) Total Public Internet Computers/Devices F22) Outlets with Wi-Fi Available to Public F23) Outlets with a Meeting Room F24) Non-Library Sponsored Events STAFF INFORMATION Staff Full Time Equivalent Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data S01) Total ALA/MLS Librarian FTE S02) Total Other Librarian FTE S03) Total Librarian FTE S04) Total Other Staff FTE S05) Total Paid Staff FTE Selected Salary Schedule Position Low Salary High Salary S06) Regional Director S07) Library Director S08) Assistant Director S09) Branch Manager Both reading and learning programs Yes Yes Yes 47.00 0.00 2,3332,299 55.00 47.00 0.00 55.00 3.64 9.07 3.64 5.43 9.07 3.64 3.64 5.43 0.00 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 12 14 24 22 0 0 24 22 1 1 1 1 3,133 2,316 $0.00 $0.00 $65.84 $0.00 $0.00 $55.98 $0.00 $0.00 35 Item 7. 6 S10) Central Library Manager S11) Department Head S12) Other Librarian S13) Technology Support S14) Library Support Staff S15) Administrative Support Staff S16) Pages Union S17) Do Any Library Staff Belong to a Union? COLLECTIONS Physical Materials Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data C01) Print Materials (Books and Periodicals) C02) Audio Materials, Physical C03) Video Materials, Physical C04) Multi-format Materials C05) Other Physical Materials C06) Total Physical Materials C07) Print Serial Subscriptions Electronic Materials Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data C08) Electronic Serial Subscriptions, Licensed Locally, Downloadable C09) Electronic Serial Subscriptions, Licensed Regionally, Downloadable C10) Total Electronic Serial Subscriptions C11) Electronic Books Licensed Locally C12) Electronic Books Licensed Regionally C13) Electronic Books Licensed Statewide C14) Total Electronic Books C15) Audio Downloadable Units, Licensed Locally C16) Audio Downloadable Units, Licensed Regionally C17) Total Audio Downloadable Units C18) Video Downloadable Units, Licensed Locally C19) Video Downloadable Units, Licensed Regionally C20) Total Video Downloadable Units C21) Electronic Collections Licensed Locally C22) Electronic Collections Licensed Regionally C24) Total Licensed Electronic Collections Local/Regional/Other C25) Electronic Collections Licensed Statewide C26) Total Licensed Electronic Collections $0.00$0.00 Yes $19.88 $0.00 $47.12 $29.32 $0.00 $16.90 $0.00 $32.06 $19.93 $0.00 Yes 42,145 48,752 3,547 3,290 1 9 48,992 41,826 3,574 3,345 1 6 78 81 0 0 0 0 00 9,528 0 47,084 9,265 0 40,691 47,084 40,691 93,409 82,605 0 00 83,881 73,340 4,643 3,680 0 4,643 3,680 16 59 18 75 00 16 75 57 18 36 Item 7. 7 POLICIES/PLANS Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data D01) Strategic Plan D02) Disaster Plan D03) Policy Manual D04) Records Retention Schedule D05) Building Accessibility Plan D06) Technology Plan D07) Internet Acceptable Use Policy D09) Collection Development Policy [new in 2023] D08) Overdue Fine Policy? COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Outreach Services Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data Adult Basic Education Adult Literacy Organization Early Childhood Organization Correctional Facility Cultural Communities Service to Homebound School (K12) Senior-Centered Organization Workforce Development Youth Development Organization Arts Organization Disability Organization Homeschool Organization Veterans Organization Social Services Organizations Other Community Partnerships Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data O12) Does this library partner with one or more community organizations/groups in order to address a community need? O13a) Communicative: O13b) Cooperative: O13c) Collaborative: O14) If Yes, does this library measure the impact on the community due to the partnership’s efforts? 2019 2021 2009 2023 2018 2016 2007 2021 2019 2009 2021 2018 2016 2007 No No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes none No No NoYes No No NoNo YesYes none Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 2020 37 Item 7. 8 Volunteers Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data O15) Does this library have a volunteer program for individuals or groups to complete tasks willingly and without pay? O20) Total Number of Volunteers O21) Total Number of Volunteer Hours BOARD, FOUNDATION, FRIENDS I01) Does this library have a governing board? I02) Are this library’s trustees elected or appointed officials? I03) Is this library's board of trustees the governing authority or advisory? I04) Does this library have a foundation? I05) Foundation name I06) Does this library have a Friends group? I07) Friends group name FINANCIAL DATA Operating Revenue Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data LOCAL GOVERNMENT City R01) City Direct R02) City Indirect R03) City Operating Revenue Total County R04) County Direct R05) County Indirect R06) County Total Other Local Government R07) Other Local Government Direct R08) Other Local Government Indirect R09) Other Local Government Operating Revenue Total R10) Total Local Government Operating Revenue STATE R11) Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund R12) Regional Library Basic System Support R13) Regional Library Telecommunications Aid R14) Other State R15) Total State Government Operating Revenue Yes olumbia Heights Public Library Foundation Yes nds of the Columbia Heights Public Library Yes Appointed Advisory Yes 26 406 Yes 25 383 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,166,100 $0 $1,166,100 $1,058,800 $0 $0 $1,058,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,058,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,166,100 38 Item 7. 9 Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data FEDERAL R67) Did your library receive ARPA funding in 2023? R69) Federal Operating Revenue-American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) R16) Federal Library Services and Technology Act R17) Federal Direct R18) Federal Indirect R19) Total Federal Operating Revenue OTHER Regional System R20) Regional System Direct R21) Regional System Indirect R22) Regional System Operating Revenue Total Multicounty, Multitype R23) Multicounty, Multitype Direct R24) Multicounty, Multitype Indirect R25) Multicounty, Multitype Operating Revenue Total R26) Other Operating Direct R27) Other Operating Indirect R28) Other Operating Total R29) Total Regional and Other Operating Revenue R30) Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenditures Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data Personnel Expenditures E01) Salaries & Wages E02) Employee Benefits E03) Total Personnel Costs Collection Expenditures E04) Print Materials E05) Electronic Materials Electronic Books (E-books) E06) Electronic Collections E07) Other Electronic Materials E08) Electronic Materials Expenditures Total E09) Other Materials - Audio & Video Physical Materials E10) Other Materials - Other Physical Materials E11) Other Materials Expenditures Total E16) Physical Materials Expenditures Total E12) Total Collection Expenditures Other Operating Expenditures E13) Other Operating Expenditures E14) Total Operating Expenditures E15) Expenditures Equal To or Less than Income? $1,097,572$1,201,543 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,333 $0 $30,333 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $29,047 $0 $29,047 $30,333 $0 $29,047 $9,725 $9,725 $5,110 $5,110 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 No No $320,237 NoYes $1,324,166$1,120,832 $499,076 $80,271$83,571 $554,378 $744,819 $580,024 $162,646 $717,024 $164,795 $55,290 $10,460 $56,152 $16,284 $13,659 $0 $0 $0 $0 $11,997 $16,284 $13,659 $0 $0 $67,287 $66,612 $11,997 $10,460 39 Item 7. 10 Capital Revenue Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data LOCAL City R31) City Direct R32) City Indirect R33) City Capital Revenue Total County R34) County Direct R35) County Indirect R36) County Capital Revenue Total Other Local Government R37) Other Local Government Direct R38) Other Local Government Indirect R39) Other Local Government Capital Revenue Total R40) Total Local Government Capital Revenue STATE R41) Library Construction Grant R42) Other State R43) Total State Government Capital Revenue FEDERAL R44) Federal Government LSTA R45) Other Federal Direct R46) Other Federal Indirect R47) Total Federal Government Capital Revenue OTHER Regional System R48) Regional System Direct R49) Regional System Indirect R50) Regional System Capital Revenue Total Multicounty, Multitype R54) Other Capital Direct R55) Other Capital Indirect R56) Other Capital Revenue Total R57) Total Regional System and Other Capital Revenue R58) Total Capital Revenue Capital Expenditures EC01) Total Capital Expenditures $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 40 Item 7. 11 In-Kind Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data In-Kind Operating Contributions R59) In-Kind Operating Contributions City R60) In-Kind Operating Contributions County R61) In-Kind Operating Contributions All Other R62) Total In-Kind Operating Contributions In-Kind Contributions by Expenditure Area EKA01) Personnel EKA02) Collection EKA03) All Other Operating Expenditures EKA04) Total In-Kind Operating Contributions In-Kind Capital Contributions R63) In-Kind Capital Contributions City R64) In-Kind Capital Contributions County R65) In-Kind Capital Contributions All Other R67) Total In-Kind Capital Contributions Comments Is there anything you would like to add that is not reflected in the rest of the report? $2,041 $2,041 $3,500 $3,500 $315$160 $0 $315 $160 $0 $2,600 $5,200 $0 $0 41 Item 7. 12 ANNOTATIONS Minnesota’s public library annual report is made possible, in part, by funding from the Minnesota Department of Education through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 42 Item 7. 1 2023 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report – Location-Specific This section reflects the data for one library location (outlet). For libraries with multiple locations, the data from each location “rolls up” to the administrative entity. In the case of a single-library location, the library is both the administrative entity and the library outlet. This report contains information from January 1 through December 31, 2023, unless otherwise specified. CONTACT INFORMATION G01m) Library Name G02m) Regional System/Sequence Number G03m) Regional Public Library System G05m) Location is a change from 2022 Data G04m) Street Address G06m) City G07m) ZIP Code G12m) Phone G08m) Mailing Address G09m) City G10m) ZIP Code G11m) County VISITS, REFERENCE, USERS Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P01m) Population of the Legal Service Area P02m) Registered Users – Residents P03m) Registered Users – Reciprocal P04m) Total Registered Users P06m) Visits P07m) Reference Transactions P59m) Contactless Visits P08m) Public Internet Computer Sessions P09m) Public Internet Computer Sessions – Usage Type P10m) Wireless Sessions CIRCULATION Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P13m) Children’s Circulation P14m) Adult Circulation P15m) Physical Circulation (No Age Designation) P16m) Total Physical Circulation Columbia Heights Public Library Columbia Heights Public Library MELSA 3939 Central Avenue NE M0230 No Columbia Heights 55421 3939 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights 55421 Anoka 763-706-3690 21,592 P08m tallies other computer usage in addition to Internet 11,072 6,628 17,700 21,859 10,898 6,469 17,367 78,912 71,909 9,37317,238 14,77416,951 P08m tallies other computer usage in addition to Internet 23,279 21,371 -1 77,958 60,845 50,85756,933 744 671 135,635 112,373 10 43 Item 7. 2 PROGRAMS, ATTENDANCE, ACTIVITIES Onsite In-Person Programs Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P70m) Onsite In-Person Programs Intended for Ages 0-5 P71m) Onsite In-Person Programs Intended for Ages 6-11 P72m) Onsite In-Person Programs Intended for Young Adults P73m) Onsite In-Person Programs Intended for Adults P74m) Onsite In-Person Programs Intended for All Ages P75m) Total Onsite Programs Onsite In-Person Program Attendance Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P93m) Attendees at Onsite In-Person Programs for Ages 0-5 P94m) Attendees at Onsite In-Person Programs for Ages 6-11 P95m) Attendees at Onsite In-Person Programs for Young Adults P96m) Attendees at Onsite In-Person Programs for Adults P97m) Attendees at Onsite In-Person Programs for All Ages P98m) Total Onsite In-Person Attendance Offsite In-Person Programs Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P76m) Offsite In-Person Programs Intended for Ages 0-5 P77m) Offsite In-Person Programs Intended for Ages 6-11 P78m) Offsite In-Person Programs Intended for Young Adults P79m) Offsite In-Person Programs Intended for Adults P80m) Offsite In-Person Programs Intended for All Ages P81m) Total Offsite Programs Offsite In-Person Program Attendance Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P99m) Attendees at Offsite In-Person Programs for Ages 0-5 P100m) Attendees at Offsite In-Person Programs for Ages 6-11 P101m) Attendees at Offsite In-Person Programs for Young Adults P102m) Attendees at Offsite In-Person Programs for Adults P103m) Attendees at Offsite In-Person Programs for All Ages P104m) Total In-Person Offsite Attendance Self-Directed Activities Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data P49m) Self-Directed Activities P50m) Participation in Self-Directed Activities 40 34 16 126 3 219 4 10 4 6 0 24 1,217 631 188 1,160 341 3,537 83 271 80 109 0 543 10 975 20 1,129 49 32 19 109 1 210 7 7 0 9 0 23 988 715 174 866 36 2,779 116 311 0 96 0 523 44 Item 7. 3 FULL-TIME-EQUIVALENT STAFF Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data S01m) ALA/MLS Librarian FTE S02m) Other Librarian FTE S03m) Total Librarian FTE S04m) Other Staff FTE S05m) Total Paid Staff FTE VOLUNTEERS Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data O16m) Number of Teen Volunteers O17m) Number of Adult Volunteers O18m) Number of Teen Volunteer Hours O19m) Number of Adult Volunteer Hours O20m) Total Number of Volunteers O21m) Total Number of Volunteer Hours PUBLIC SERVICE HOURS Number of Weeks Open to the Public Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data H13m) Weeks Closed Due to COVID-19 H15m) Weeks of Regular Service H14m) Weeks of Limited Service H11m) Weeks Library was Open Weekly Hours Open to the Public Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data H08m) Weekly Hours of Regular Service H16m) Weekly Hours of Limited Service Annual Hours Open to the Public Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data H12m) Annual Public Service Hours H20m) Non-Staffed Service Hours at this Location? [new in 2023] Curbside Service Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data H17m) Weeks of Curbside Service H18m) Weekly Hours of Curbside Service 2,3332,299 47.00 47.00 0.00 52 55.00 52 52 0 52 0 9 17 69 337 7 18 123 260 9.07 3.64 0.00 3.64 5.43 9.07 3.64 0.00 3.64 5.43 55.00 0.00 52 0 52 0 26 406 25 383 No 45 Item 7. 4 LIBRARY COLLECTION Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data C01m) Print Materials (Books and Periodicals) C02m) Audio Materials, Physical C03m) Video Materials, Physical C04m) Multi-format Materials C05m) Other Physical Materials C06m) Total Physical Materials C07m) Print Serial Subscriptions FACILITIES Outlet Types Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data F05m) Outlet Type Code F06m) Number of Bookmobiles Buildings Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data F07m) Facility Type F08m) Square Feet F09m) Year Built F10m) Latest Year Remodeled F11m) Previous Year(s) Remodeled Computers Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data F12m) Staff Internet Computers F13m) Public Internet Stationary Computers F14m) Public Internet Mobile Devices for On-Site Use F15m) Public Internet Computers/Devices Internet Connections Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data F16m) Fiber Optic to Library Building F17m) Category 6 Wiring within Library? F19m) Typical Internet Download Speed for Public Computers F21m) Typical Internet Upload Speed for Public Computers F22m) Number of Outlets with Wi-Fi Available to Public Meeting Rooms Data Element 2023 Data 2022 Data F23m) Meeting Room Available for Public Use F24m) Non-Library Sponsored Events Yes Yes Yes Category 6 Category 6 100.1 Mbps - 500 Mbps 100.1 Mbps - 500 Mbps 100.1 Mbps - 500 Mbps500.1 Mbps - 1 Gbps (billions of bits per second) Yes Yes Yes 3,133 2,316 12 24 0 24 22 0 22 14 N/A 2016 L 22,600 L N/A 2016 22,600 Central Library Central Library 00 42,145 3,574 41,826 3,547 3,290 3,345 11 69 48,992 48,752 8178 46 Item 7. 5 LIBRARY FRIENDS I06/I06m) Does This Library Have a Friends Group? I07/I07m) Friends Group Name ANNOTATIONS Minnesota’s public library annual report is made possible, in part, by funding from the Minnesota Department of Education through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Service. Yes Friends of the Columbia Heights Public Library 47 Item 7. LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA SECTION NEW BUSINESS MEETING DATE APRIL 3, 2024 ITEM: Proposed Change to Library Service Hours DEPARTMENT: Library BY/DATE: Renee Dougherty/March 25, 2024 BACKGROUND: Prior to March 2020, the Library was open for a total of 54 hours per week. After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the library experienced the following changes to available service and hours.  March 17 - June 13, 2020: closed to the public; curbside pickup of materials only.  June 15 - July 2, 2020: open by appointment for computer use and continued curbside service.  July 6, 2020 - January 31, 2021: open 32 hours per week with capacity limits, distancing, and masking.  February 1, 2021 - September 3, 2021: open 40 hours per week.  September 7, 2021 – present: open 47 hours per week. In response to customer requests for additional hours on Friday and Saturdays, and the stabilization of staffing after substantial upheavals in 2022 and 2023, I am proposing that service hours be increased to 50 per week for the summer of 2024. In addition, I recommend that staff prepare a study of visits and budget to determine the feasibility of additional service hours for review and discussion by the Library Board in August 2024. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): To approve a change in service hours for the Columbia Heights Public Library effective May 28, 2024. MOTION: To adopt the following schedule to provide 50 service hours per week for the Columbia Heights Public Library effective May 28, 2024. Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm 48 Item 8. Columbia Heights Public Library Library Board Report – February 2024 BUILDING • The men’s room toilet and urinal had multiple issues on 2/3, 2/5, 2/6, and 2/15 requiring a plumber to repair. • A consultant upgraded software and reactivated remote access for interior and exterior lighting controls. • An electrician repaired four ceiling lights in the children’s area. • Adams Pest Control inspected the building on 2/13. • A shortage of custodial staff resulted in one instance, 2/6, when the building was not cleaned. TECHNOLOGY • A new printer was installed at the service desk and a refurbished printer was installed in the History room, after exploded ink cartridges rendered both eight-year-old printers unusable. COLLECTION • Shifting continued to better highlight books in the collection. • New adult DVDs were ordered. Books were selected from reviews in September, October, and November editions of Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. Juvenile nonfiction, including books on states, sports, and medicine, was updated. • Weeding was completed in the adult nonfiction 300s. Adult fiction was weeded for condition; books with broken spines, food and beverage stains, loose pages and worn covers were discarded or replaced. All juvenile nonfiction was assessed for relevancy, interest, and condition. • Slatwall endcap and table displays featured titles by Black authors, Black history, and Valentine’s Day. A youth display highlighted African American athletes, musicians, civil rights activists, artists, scientists and writers. PROGRAMS AND SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES DATE INTENDED AUDIENCE ATTENDANCE English Language (EL) Conversation Circle 2/1 Adult 7 Daycare Storytime 2/2 Children (0-5) Family Storytime 2/5 Children (0-5) 42 EL Conversation Circle 2/5 Adult 8 Tinker Time: Winter Lanterns 2/6 Children (6-11) 30 EL Conversation Circle 2/8 Adult 6 Family Clay Tiles 2/9 Children (6-11) 23 Family Storytime 2/12 (Children (0-5) 36 EL Conversation Circle 2/12 Adult 12 EL Conversation Circle 2/15 Adult 6 DIY Teen: Cozy Knit Accessories 2/20 Young Adult (12-18) 6 Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club 2/21 Adult 10 EL Conversation Circle 2/22 Adult 8 Pet Beds for Animal Shelters with HeightsNext 2/24 Adult 45 Family Storytime 2/26 Children (0-5) 48 EL Conversation Circle 2/26 Adult 10 EL Conversation Circle 2/29 Adult 7 Youth Winter Reads 3 Adult Winter Reads 67 49 Item 9. Columbia Heights Public Library Library Board Monthly Update – February 2024 STAFF • Eliza Pope, Youth Services Librarian, o Designed and taught “Tinker Time: Mason Jar Lanterns” where used tissue paper and Mod Podge to create colorful lanterns, perfect for brightening up long winter nights. o Hosted a teaching artist from the Textile Center for “DIY Teen: Cozy Knit Accessories.” Some participants were frustrated, so the instructor taught them how to table knit without needles and presented them with a few balls of yarn to continue table knitting at home. o Contracted eHolt Art to teach “Clay Tiles for Families.” Seven families dreamed up collaborative designs that included pizza, zodiac animals, family crests, and Minecraft. o Prepared bulk loans for Adventure Club at Highland and Valley View Elementary Schools and Gr1-5 classes at Immaculate Conception School o Met with Jodi Gadient and Katie Holznagel to develop goals and narratives for the Minnesota Department of Education Afterschool Community Learning Grant application. o Presented a storytime for a special ECFE session on Learning with Literature. Families learned about early literacy learning at Library storytimes and parents received early literacy calendars. • Elizabeth Ripley, Adult Services Librarian, o Made three deliveries to At-Home patrons. o Worked with the Friends of the Library to plan a puzzle contest program. o Sorted, organized, and stored acrylic display pieces. o Ordered additional book stops for shelving carts. o Met with the Friends of the Library on 2/8. • Renee Dougherty, Library Director, o Met with Eliza, Recreation and School District staff to prepare an application for an afterschool grant opportunity through the Minnesota Department of Education. o Met with Farrah Briest, new library associate, for her initial six-month performance evaluation and with Page Yuliana Morocho-Calderone for her annual evaluation. o Met twice with Revize and Communication Coordinator Will Rottler about the website rebuild. o Facilitated the Adult Book Club discussion of “The Thursday Murder Club.” o Participated in the Anoka County Library public service team meeting and weekly city division head meetings. o Met with the Library Foundation on 2/ 21. The Foundation has made a $20,000 gift to underwrite programs for adults and children, and eBooks access for CHPS students in 2024. MISCELLANEOUS o Staff participated in the first of four annual survey weeks tracking reference interactions. 50 Item 9. Columbia Heights Public Library Library Board Monthly Update – February 2024 o New toys were added to the early literacy play space. o The Anoka County Law Librarian met with one person. o Winter Reads ended with 67 book reviews and/or BINGO sheets completed. Winners of the grand prizes were Jen Blake and Samara Bilyeu-Anderson, pictured below. o The glass display case featured a puzzle and games display, highlighting HeightsNext CoHiCon on March 3 and the Friends Puzzle Content on March 9. o Six Adult volunteers donated 20 hours. Jen Blake and family after winning one of the Winter Reads Grand Prizes drawings. Samara Bilyeu-Anderson after winning one of the Winter Reads Grand Prize drawings. 51 Item 9.