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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.
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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
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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
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2024 LIBRARY BOARD
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Incorporated in 1921 as a Home Rule
Charter City
Weak Mayor-Council Organization
City Manager
CITY ORGANIZATION
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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ROLE OF COMMISSION CHAIR
Preside over all meetings.
Maintain control and order at the meeting.
Find ways to engage members.
Encourage a positive tone.
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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.
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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 AC
A B and BC
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LIBRARY HISTORY
Founded 1928
Silver Lake Mothers Club – Little Red Wagon Brigade
Current facility opened in 2016
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LIBRARY ORGANIZATION CHART
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Renee Dougherty
763-706-3680
rdougherty@columbiaheightsmn.gov
QUESTIONS OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
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WEBSITE
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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