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LIBRARY BOARD
Library—Community Room, 3939 Central Ave NE
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
5:30 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams Meeting
at columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting: ID 271 987 908 772, Passcode T2uo3T8N. For questions, please contact
Administration at 763-706-3610.
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.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Oath of Office
2. Orientation Information and Refresher
3. Annual Election of Board Officers
4. Approve the Agenda
5. Review/Approve Library Board Minutes from February 5, 2025
6. Review 2025 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 2024 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report Submission
MOTION: To approve the submission of the 2024 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report.
8. Minnesota Library Association Legislative Priorities
9. School Library Census Findings
https://minitex.umn.edu/news/k-12-school-library-resources/2025-02/minnesota-multitype-library-
systems-issue-school-library
DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
10. January & February Board Report
11. Board Books
ADJOURNMENT
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2025 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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MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
2025 Library Board Liaison
Justice Spriggs, Councilmember2025 Charter Commission Liaison
Rachel James, Council President
2024 Sustainability Commission Liaison
Laurel Deneen, Councilmember2025 Planning Commission Liaison
Connie Buesgens, Councilmember
2025 Park and Recreation Commission Liaison 5
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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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CITY MISSION
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected
City. We are here to actively support the community,
deliver equitable services, build and strengthen
connections, improve upon our past, and uphold our
successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia
Heights is a great place for everyone, today and in the
future.
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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
AB and AC
AB 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 open houses with elementary schools (2024)
MN DNR State Park Passes added to collection (2022 -2025, Reapply
for Funding in 2025)
Establish Library Website (2024)
Basic Spanish language training for staff
Regain program attendance, service hours, and patron visits lost
during and after COVID-19 pandemic
Resumption of class visits from Immaculate Conception School
RECENT PROJECTS
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Define future of library service
Outreach to underserved persons/groups
Communication strategy for promoting resources and services
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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WEBSITE
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Renee Dougherty
763-706-3680
rdougherty@columbiaheightsmn.gov
QUESTIONS OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
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A COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Drafted
2/6/2025
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wished to attend could do so in-person, or via Microsoft Teams at columbiaheightsmn.gov/join-a-meeting and entering
Meeting ID 271 987 908 772 and passcode T2uo3T8N 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 Rachelle Waldon at 5:33pm.
Members present: Rachelle Waldon; Melanie Magidow; Chris Polley; Carrie Mesrobian; Amina Maameri; Amáda Márquez
Simula (City Council Liaison). Members remotely present: N/A. Members absent: N/A. Others present: Renee Dougherty
(Library Director); Nick Olberding (Board Secretary). Public present: Theresa Strike.
1. The Meeting Agenda was approved.
2. The Minutes of the January 8, 2025, Library Board Meeting were moved and approved.
3. Review of 2024 Operating Budget: 99.9% of the year and 91.59% of the budget expended; we were able to pay
2024 bills through the first week of February.
a. E-Books (42183): Invoiced $10,301 for the period of July-December 2024 (less than anticipated), paid
today to be applied to the 2024 budget.
Community Forum: Opportunity for public input. No correspondence and no public in attendance. The CHPL website
now has a contact form to submit questions or concerns: https://chplmn.org/board
New Business:
4. Anoka County Library goes Fine-Free: As of January 1st, Anoka County has joined us in eliminating late fees for
patrons (lost/damaged material fees still apply); all MELSA libraries are now fine free. Columbia Heights has been
fine-free for several years now and even though we promoted it at the time, some patrons likely still don’t know;
we hope anyone unaware will find out through ACL’s current promotional campaign reach.
5. Upcoming Spring Programs and Events: Renee shared some upcoming events with the Board:
a. Arabic Storytime: With Amina’s help one session occurred in January, with another coming up on
February 15th. All involved believe it succeeded in being a welcoming environment where attendees felt
comfortable to be involved and communicate freely in Arabic.
b. Evening Storytime: The first session landed in a stretch of very cold days, so attendance was low, but we
will continue the evening storytime to provide an option for working families to attend.
c. Ancestral Connections: MN Arts Board 2024 Creative Individuals grant recipient Nyttu Chongo is holding 3
sessions here. He creates a meditative space with the music of traditional African instruments to allow
exploration of self, identity, and the past. Join one or all sessions. Amáda attended the first one and said
that she did experience a feeling of warmth and connection!
d. Pet Beds (with HeightsNEXT): Saturday, February 8, is the annual Pet Bed assembly event with finished
beds being donated to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services; this is a popular event that generally produces
between 80-120 hand-tied fleece pet beds of varying sizes (using donated and discarded stuffing and
fabric) for the local animal shelter. There has been interest in more events, but additional shelters would
need to participate because MARS cannot handle more beds than this event provides.
e. Puzzle Contest & Exchange: On Saturday, March 8, from 10am-Noon the library will host another team
Puzzle Contest (teams of 2-4 must register to participate), but this one will be followed by a puzzle swap in
which people may bring puzzles to trade with other attendees (puzzles must be 300+ pieces and in good
condition). Also of note, HeightsNEXT will be hosting a Puzzle & Board Game Swap on Thursday, February
13, at 6:30pm In the lower-lever senior room of Murzyn Hall.
6. MNDOT Central Avenue Open House: Minnesota Department of Transportation presented an update on the
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progress of the Central Avenue redevelopment project at a community meeting on February 4. MNDOT gave a 15-
minute presentation and displayed maps for community feedback. Findings indicate that the road was poorly
planned and it’s time to improve the corridor due to above average fatalities; intersections are too far apart,
jaywalking is frequent, signals are not adequate, and generally the wide-open design of the road leads to faster
traffic than the 30-40mph limits allow. Drivers go with what feels comfortable regardless of the posted speed.
MNDOT is assertively seeking community input; all entities along Central have been notified of potential impacts
and solicited for their comments/concerns about the impending road reconstruction.
Director’s Update:
7. December Board Report: Provided as an FYI.
a. Hennepin County Library (Northeast): The nearest HCL library branch (2200 Central Avenue NE) will be
closing February 24 for renovation (through late 2025). This may cause an increase in patrons to Columbia
Heights from northeast Minneapolis, although material holds from Northeast will be redirected to their
Pierre Bottineau, St. Anthony, and Arvonne Fraser locations.
8. Board Books:
a. Carrie: Unnatural Causes (Adam Dalgliesh mystery) P.D. James; The Sapling Cage (YA series) Margaret Killjoy
b. Melanie: Ayesha at Last Uzma Jalaluddin; Wednesdays at the Tower (youth series) Jessica Day George
c. Renee: Guide Me Home (Highway 59 series) Attica Locke
d. Chris: Putin’s Russia: The Rise of a Dictator (graphic novel) Darryl Cunningham; Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
(2024) Johan Grimonprez (streaming on Kanopy)
e. Rachelle: 1984 George Orwell; Where the Library Hides (Secrets of the Nile series) Isabel Ibañez
f. Amáda: North Country: The Making of Minnesota Mary Lethert Wingerd
g. Nick: The Body Stephen King
h. Amina: IF I MUST DIE: Poetry and Prose Refaat Alareer
i. Theresa: Sunbringer (Fallen Gods series) Hannah Kaner; Time Traveler’s Guide to Elizabethan England Ian
Mortimer; That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America Amanda Jones; Northanger Abbey Jane
Austen
9. AI-Generated Slop Is Already In Your Public Library (article): Chris Polley sent this article out to the board
members for their information. Our Library’s digital collection is provided by Overdrive as part of the MELSA
consortium agreement. Currently the Overdrive digital collection available throughout the seven county metro is
created through active human curation and selection, rather than an all-or-nothing approach that includes the
artificially generated slop referred to in the article. This will be something to keep an eye on, as this type of
material can pass off misinformation and disinformation as fact, which can be dangerous.
10. Rotary Club Grant: Amáda informed the Board that the local Rotary club is looking for opportunities to fund youth
literacy and education. In the past they would buy dictionaries for school district students, but as physical
dictionaries are becoming less utilized, they are open to fresh ideas like youth world language collection funds for
the Library or bilingual books for area schools. If interested in pursuing funds for this type of purpose, we should
email the Rotary expressing our interest.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicholas P. Olberding
Recording Secretary, CHPL Board of Trustees
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Fund 240 - LIBRARY
2025 YTD ACTIVITY FOR
AMENDED BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED % BDGT
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION BUDGET 03/31/2025 03/31/2025 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE USED
41010 REGULAR EMPLOYEES 493,700.00 120,485.75 39,934.48 0.00 373,214.25 24.40
41011 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 148,700.00 25,345.56 8,218.80 0.00 123,354.44 17.04
41020 OVERTIME-REGULAR 700.00 165.38 0.00 0.00 534.62 23.63
41050 ACCRUED LEAVE ADJUSTMENT 0.00 2,182.80 0.00 0.00 -2,182.80
41070 INTERDEPARTMENTAL LABOR SERV 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
41210 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION 47,400.00 10,710.39 3,588.32 0.00 36,689.61 22.60
41220 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION 49,200.00 11,096.76 3,656.59 0.00 38,103.24 22.55
41300 INSURANCE 83,500.00 21,348.00 7,116.00 0.00 62,152.00 25.57
41510 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM 2,500.00 522.63 172.48 0.00 1,977.37 20.91
41810 COLA ALLOWANCE 31,900.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31,900.00 0.00
42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,500.00 276.36 (9.90)0.00 1,223.64 18.42
42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
42011 END USER DEVICES 13,300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,300.00 0.00
42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FORMS 1,000.00 72.00 72.00 0.00 928.00 7.20
42170 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 1,000.00 63.87 0.00 0.00 936.13 6.39
42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES 7,000.00 877.01 218.52 0.00 6,122.99 12.53
42175 FOOD SUPPLIES 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
42180 BOOKS 52,000.00 8,422.94 1,629.60 0.00 43,577.06 16.20
42181 PERIODICALS, MAG, NEWSPAPERS 8,000.00 2,322.51 704.00 0.00 5,677.49 29.03
42183 E-BOOKS 16,300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,300.00 0.00
42185 COMPACT DISCS 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00
42187 BOOK/CD SET 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00
42189 DVD 6,700.00 844.83 0.00 0.00 5,855.17 12.61
42190 DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00
42990 COMM. PURCHASED FOR RESALE 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00
43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV. 11,300.00 586.60 451.65 2,220.00 8,493.40 24.84
43105 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00
43210 TELEPHONE 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 571.78 628.22 47.65
43220 POSTAGE 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 0.00
43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2,800.00 643.49 197.47 0.00 2,156.51 22.98
43310 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE 13,500.00 2,250.00 0.00 0.00 11,250.00 16.67
43800 UTILITY SERVICES 7,500.00 1,749.66 0.00 0.00 5,750.34 23.33
43810 ELECTRIC 39,600.00 4,422.82 1,528.11 0.00 35,177.18 11.17
43830 GAS 11,800.00 4,201.25 1,873.75 0.00 7,598.75 35.60
44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES 20,000.00 11,262.25 0.00 800.00 7,937.75 60.31
44010 BUILDING MAINT:INTERNAL SVCS 46,400.00 7,733.34 0.00 0.00 38,666.66 16.67
44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 30,700.00 4,656.26 0.00 0.20 26,043.54 15.17
44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS 24,600.00 3,922.80 2,990.80 0.00 20,677.20 15.95
44040 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC 90,900.00 15,150.00 0.00 0.00 75,750.00 16.67
44050 GARAGE, LABOR BURD. 0.00 81.69 0.00 0.00 -81.69
44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP 800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00
44375 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00
47100 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR 19,300.00 3,216.66 0.00 0.00 16,083.34 16.67
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: 1,293,000.00 264,613.61 72,342.67 3,591.98 1,024,794.41 20.74
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERIOD ENDING 03/31/2025
Fiscal Year Completed: 24.66%
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2024 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report
This report reflects the library’s data covering January 1 through December 31, 2024, unless otherwise specified.
Financial data is reported for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2024.
Please note that this document contains data collected at two levels: system-level and location-level (outlets).
In the case of a single-location library, system-level totals and location-level data are the same. System-level
information is presented first, followed by separate reports for each location starting on page 14.
CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................... 2
VISITS, REFERENCE, USERS ..................................................................................................................................... 3
CIRCULATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
PROGRAMS, RECORDINGS, ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................. 4
HOURS OF PUBLIC SERVICE .................................................................................................................................... 6
FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
STAFF INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 7
COLLECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
POLICIES/PLANS ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 8
BOARD, FOUNDATION, FRIENDS ............................................................................................................................ 9
FINANCIAL DATA ................................................................................................................................................... 10
ANNOTATIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Comments
Do you have anything to share about 2024 at your library?
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The library developed a new standalone website, replacing the previous pages on the city
website.
Columbia Heights Public Library
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CONTACT INFORMATION
G01) Library Name
G02) Regional System/Sequence Number
G03) Regional Public Library System
G04) Street Address
G05) Location is a change from 2024 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? DR
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3939 Central Avenue NE
3939 Central Avenue NE
No
Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights
Anoka
Administrative Entity with a Single Direct
Service Outlet
Municipal Government (city, town or village)
Renee Dougherty
rdougherty@columbiaheightsmn.gov
763-706-3680
Place (e.g., incorporated city or village, censusdesignated), entirety
Columbia Heights Public Library
No
763-706-3690
MELSA
rdougherty@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Renee Dougherty
763-706-3680
M0230
https://chplmn.org
55421
55421
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VISITS, REFERENCE, USERS
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
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
Did your library offer automatic renewal for any physical materials in 2024?
Physical and Downloadable Circulation
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
P17a) E-book Circulation
P17b) E-serial Circulation
P18a) E-audio Circulation
P18b) E-video Circulation
P19) Total Downloadable Circulation
P20) Total Circulation
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57,396
43,685
18,407
21,424
3,854
0
74,820
604
903
21,215
Annual Count
P08 tallies other
computer usage in
addition to Internet
21,567
56,933
37,957
77,958
881
744
16,951
Annual Count
P08 tallies other
computer usage in
addition to Internet
21,592
17,238
Annual Estimate Based
on Typical Week(s)
17,700
6,628
11,072
2023
173,592
135,635
Annual Count
78,912
20,213
23,279
Annual Count
22,620
Annual Estimate Based
on Typical Week(s)
18,730
7,182
11,548
2024
176,804
133,119
Annual Count
90,594
15,739
38,096
Annual Count
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Collection Use Including Electronic Collections
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
P29) Number of Information Retrievals from Electronic Collections
P30) Electronic Content Use
P31) Total Collection Use
Interlibrary Loan
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
P11) ILL Provided to Other Libraries
P12) ILL Received from Other Libraries
PROGRAMS, RECORDINGS, ACTIVITIES
In 2024, did your library offer in-person offsite programs?
In 2024, did your library offer live virtual programs?
In-Person Programs
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
1,309
193
106
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
43,685
-1
1,600
2,296
48
60
No
1,060
550
1,338
36
Yes
4,108
276
1,269
132
341
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
37,957
-1
1,300
902
44
44
863
533
543
24
3,537
219
173,592
268
20
176,804
135
10
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Live Virtual Attendance
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
Total Programs (In-Person and Live Virtual)
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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 In 2024, did your library offer recorded programs?
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
1,309
193
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
106
1
1,600
48
2,296
60
1,269
132
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
341
3
1,300
44
902
44
4,080
243
0
268
20
No
5,446
312
0
135
10
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Self-Directed Activities
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
P49) Number of Self-Directed Activities
P50) Participation in Self-Directed Activities
What kinds of activities do you count as self-directed?
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 2024 Data 2023 Data
H08) Weekly Hours of Regular Service
H09) Weekly Hours of Seasonal Service [new in 2023]
H12) Annual Public Service Hours
FACILITIES
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
0
0
1
546
3
24
2,423
0
1
3,755
Yes
0
0
1
975
10
24
2,299
0
1
3,133
24
12
1
1
47.00
24
Yes
summer reading
program; winter
reading
program; tiny art
exhibit
0.0
Both reading and learning programs
12
2
Yes
1
50.00
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STAFF INFORMATION
Staff Full Time Equivalent
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
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 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 Data
C08) Electronic Serial Subscriptions, Licensed Locally, Downloadable
C09) Electronic Serial Subscriptions, Licensed Regionally, Downloadable
C10) Total Electronic Serial Subscriptions
DR
A
F
T
$0.00$0.00
3,147
40,235
$0.00$0.00
$0.00$0.00
$0.00$0.00
0
5,276
5,276
3.83
$68.00$57.80
3.83
1
5.14
0.00
$48.65$32.06
14
$19.88$16.90
46,695
3,547
42,145
0
4,643
4,643
3.64
3.64
1
5.43
0.00
9
48,992
78
9.07
Yes
3,290
$0.00$0.00
$0.00$0.00
75
$30.28$19.93
8.97
Yes
3,298
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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
POLICIES/PLANS
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
D08) Overdue Fine Policy?
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Outreach Services
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
2016
Yes
No
47,250
0
47,250
Yes
2020
No
69
2009
0
111,838
9,872
121,710
5
18
13
51
Yes
2021
No
2023
2016
Yes
No
47,084
0
47,084
Yes
No
75
2009
0
83,881
9,528
93,409
0
16
16
59
Yes
2021
No
2023
2018
Yes
Yes
Yes
2019
2007
0
0
0
Yes
No
2018
Yes
Yes
Yes
2024
2007
0
0
0
Yes
No
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Arts Organization
Disability Organization
Homeschool Organization
Veterans Organization
Social Services Organizations
Other
Community Partnerships
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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?
Volunteers
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 DR
A
F
T
No
Appointed
Advisory
Yes
NoYesYes
No
Yes
Columbia Heights Public Library Foundation
Yes
Friends of the Columbia Heights Public Library
No
No
none
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
none
Yes
Yes
26
406
No
Yes
Yes
20
481
No
Yes
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FINANCIAL DATA
Operating Revenue
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
FEDERAL
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
DR
A
F
T
$50,567
$1,248,000
$0
$1,248,000
$0
$0
$0
$1,298,567
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,248,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$50,567
$0
$0
$0
$50,567
$30,333
$1,166,100
$0
$1,166,100
$0
$0
$0
$1,201,543
$0
$5,110
$5,110
$0
$1,166,100
$0
$0
$0
$0
$30,333
$0
$0
$0
$0
$30,333
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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Operating Expenditures
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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?
Capital Revenue
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
$7,836
$173,308
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$10,301
$10,301
Yes
$7,836
$340,734
$0
$0
$62,854
$11,997
$162,646
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$16,284
$16,284
Yes
$11,997
$320,237
$0
$0
$67,287
$55,290
$554,378
$717,024
$83,571
$1,120,832
$55,018
$610,704
$784,012
$73,155
$1,197,901
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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
In-Kind
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
$0
$29,086
$0
$0
$29,086
$0
$0
$0
$0
$29,086
$0
$0
$29,086
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,400
$0
$0
$2,400
$2,400
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,041
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,041
$2,600
$160
$160
41
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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.
DR
A
F
T
42
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2024 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 system level. In the case of a single-library location, In the case of a
single-location library, system-level totals and location-level data are the same.
This report contains information from January 1 through December 31, 2024, unless otherwise specified.
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................ 1
VISITS, REFERENCE, USERS .......................................................................................................................................... 1
CIRCULATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
PROGRAMS, ATTENDANCE, ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................................................... 2
FULL-TIME-EQUIVALENT STAFF ................................................................................................................................... 3
LIBRARY COLLECTION .................................................................................................................................................. 3
PUBLIC SERVICE HOURS ............................................................................................................................................... 4
FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
LIBRARY FRIENDS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
CONTACT INFORMATION
G01m) Library Name
G02m) Regional System/Sequence Number
G03m) Regional Public Library System
G05m) Location is a change from 2024 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 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
3939 Central Avenue NE
3939 Central Avenue NE
No
Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights
Anoka
Columbia Heights Public Library
Columbia Heights Public Library
763-706-3690
21,567
22,620
18,730
7,182
11,548
M0230
90,594
55421
55421
21,592
17,238
17,700
6,628
11,072
78,912
MELSA
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Location-Specific Information for
2
P08m) Public Internet Computer Sessions
P09m) Public Internet Computer Sessions – Usage Type
P10m) Wireless Sessions
CIRCULATION
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
P13m) Children’s Circulation
P14m) Adult Circulation
P15m) Physical Circulation (No Age Designation)
P16m) Total Physical Circulation
PROGRAMS, ATTENDANCE, ACTIVITIES
Onsite In-Person Programs
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
1,248
57,396
186
7
106
1
0
1,556
1,063
74,820
45
3
34
26
Columbia Heights Public Library
903
21,215
P08m tallies other
computer usage in
addition to Internet
4,108
133,119
276
36
135
10
0
1,160
56,933
126
6
341
3
0
1,217
631
77,958
40
4
34
10
744
16,951
P08m tallies other
computer usage in
addition to Internet
3,537
135,635
219
24
188
16
4
23,27938,096
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Location-Specific Information for
3
Offsite In-Person Program Attendance
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 Data
P49m) Self-Directed Activities
P50m) Participation in Self-Directed Activities
FULL-TIME-EQUIVALENT STAFF
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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
LIBRARY COLLECTION
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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
DR
A
F
T
389
3
546
13
7
61
0
3,147
40,235
44
1,233
3.83
3.83
1
5.14
14
46,695
75
1,338
8.97
3,298
0
337
10
975
17
9
109
0
3,547
42,145
83
271
3.64
3.64
1
5.43
0.00
9
48,992
78
543
9.07
3,290
80
69
406
26
92
481
20
45
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Location-Specific Information for
4
PUBLIC SERVICE HOURS
Daily Hours
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
H01m) Monday [new in 2024]
H02m) Tuesday [new in 2024]
H03m) Wednesday [new in 2024]
H04m) Thursday [new in 2024]
H05m) Friday [new in 2024]
H06m) Saturday [new in 2024]
H07m) Sunday [new in 2024]
Seasonal Daily Hours
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
H19m) Monday [new in 2024]
H20m) Tuesday [new in 2024]
H21m) Wednesday [new in 2024]
H22m) Thursday [new in 2024]
H23m) Friday [new in 2024]
H24m) Saturday [new in 2024]
H25m) Sunday [new in 2024]
Number of Weeks Open to the Public
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
H15m) Weeks Library was Open with Regular Service
H27m) Weeks Library was Open with Seasonal Service [new in 2024]
H11m) Weeks Library was Open
Weekly Hours Open to the Public
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
H08m) Weekly Hours of Regular Service
H09m) Weekly Hours of Seasonal Service [new in 2024]
Annual Hours Open to the Public
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
H12m) Annual Public Service Hours
H20m) Non-Staffed Service Hours at this Location?
DR
A
F
T
52
7.0
2,423
9.0
No
7.0
0.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
50.00
52
52
2,299
No
47.00
52
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5
FACILITIES
Outlet Types
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
F05m) Outlet Type Code
F06m) Number of Bookmobiles
Buildings
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 Data
F07m) Facility Type
F08m) Square Feet
F09m) Year Built
F10m) Latest Year Remodeled
F11m) Previous Year(s) Remodeled
Computers
Data Element 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 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 2024 Data 2023 Data
F23m) Meeting Room Available for Public Use
F24m) Non-Library Sponsored Events
LIBRARY FRIENDS
I06/I06m) Does This Library Have a Friends Group?
I07/I07m) Friends Group Name
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T
Central Library
L
Yes
Category 6
Yes
Friends of the Columbia Heights Public Library
0
Yes
3,755
0
24
22,600
12
24
100.1 Mbps - 500 Mbps
100.1 Mbps - 500 Mbps
Yes
2016
N/A
Central Library
L
Yes
Category 6
0
Yes
3,133
0
24
22,600
12
24
100.1 Mbps - 500 Mbps
500.1 Mbps - 1 Gbps (billions of bits per
second)
Yes
2016
N/A
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Location-Specific Information for
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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 Service.
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Item 8.
2024 Minnesota K-12 School Library Census Results
Executive Summary
Invest in school libraries:
A call to action
Results from the census indicate
that school libraries are struggling
and need support. By adequately
staffing library media centers and
equipping them with the resources
necessary to update and expand
their collections, Minnesota can
improve access to the knowledge,
tools, and literacy students need
to succeed. Buy-in from state,
district, and school leaders on the
value of school libraries is critical
to equipping them with the proper
resources and ensuring they
realize the full benefits of aid
provided by the state.
81% of schools in
Minnesota reported
that they have a library
media center
PERCENTAGE OF SCHOOLS WITH
A LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Background
In spring 2024, the Multicounty Multitype Library Systems,
supported by State Library Services, conducted a census
of K-12 public and charter schools in Minnesota to learn
about the status of school libraries. A total of 1,528 out of
1,777 eligible schools completed the census. The findings
can help legislators, school staff, librarians, and families
support effective school library programs across Minnesota.
AVERAGE SCHOOL’S LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER STATISTICS
Note. The above numbers are from schools with a Library Media
Center. They represent the median. Yes
81%
No
5%
Unknown
14%
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The American Association of
School Librarians (AASL)
Recommends that all schools,
regardless of size, have a full-time
licensed media specialist managing
the library media center and a full-
time support staff.
Only 6% of Minnesota
schools are meeting
the standard identified
by AASL
Minnesota state statute
Requires that an LMC is served
by a licensed media specialist or
licensed school librarian (Minnesota
Statutes 2023, section 124D.911).
55% are meeting the
legislative requirement
codified in state statute
LMS Non-LMS % of
Schools
or
Full-time Part time None
Definitions
A library media center (LMC) is a centralized educational
resource that provides comprehensive media information
services to students and staff. Typically, these centers
combine traditional library functions with modern multimedia
and technology resources to support teaching and
learning (AASL, 2019).
A licensed media specialist (LMS) is a licensed teacher
who has obtained specific state certification to manage
and support a school’s library media center (Minnesota
Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board, 2024).
MEDIAN SCHOOL LMC BUDGET
Note. Depending on the audience (e.g., children, young adult) and
type (e.g., paperback, hardcover; fiction, nonfiction) (SLJ Library
Staff, 2024). Budget calculations exclude salaries/benefits,
furniture, printing, and grants/donations.
LMC BUDGET TOTALS ACROSS CENSUS RESPONDENTS (N=974)
Note. Totals do not equal 100% due to rounding.
1%
20%
27%
30%
16%
5%
$0
$1 - 2,499
$2,500 - 4,999
$5,000 - 9,999
$10,000 - 19,999
$20,000 or greater
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The most frequently
cited challenge by
library staff is budget
and funding
GREATEST CHALLENGES LMC
STAFF FACE IN THEIR JOB
Budget and
funding sources
Collection
development and
maintenance
More staff persons
or hours are
needed
Administration's
value of library
and/or LMS
Duties assigned
that are unrelated
to library
Condition of
facilities and
furnishings
Note. Respondents were asked to rank
their top three challenges. This analysis
combines responses and reports the
percentage of respondents that selected
each option as one of their top three.
As of fiscal year 2024, school districts and charter schools
receive an automatic distribution of school library aid from
the state to fund staff, technology, and infrastructure needs
(Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.992).
40% of respondents were unaware of
state School Library Aid received by the
school district. Among those that were
aware, nearly one-half reported they
were unaware of the impact of those
funds on the school library
“I am disappointed that our district
used funding to pay salaries of existing
employees instead of investing some of
the money into materials that directly
impact students.”
“School Library Aid legislation needs
to properly fund 1.0 FTE for a media
specialist and then fund our libraries
separately for materials.”
“We are grateful for the state funding
that will allow our district to not make
drastic cuts to our district media program
amidst declining enrollment.”
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Eighty-six percent of library staff
say that the majority of their budget
is spent on library books and
materials. Still, they reported the
need for more funds for materials
as a top priority. The school’s
LMC collection was 17 years old
(median), indicating a need for
weeding and updating.
“If we want to increase
literacy, we need to
have great books and
plenty of them for
students to read.”
By far, the top priority for library staff is
an increase in their materials budgets
TOP PRIORITIES FOR LMC STAFF TO IMPROVE STUDENT
ACCESS TO AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LIBRARY (N=1,038)
Note. Respondents were asked to select their top priority, their
second priority, and their third priority. This analysis combines
responses and reports the percentage of respondents that selected
each option as one of their three top priorities.
76%
39%
37%
33%
30%
Increase the
materials budget
Hire support staff
Purchase furniture
Purchase equipment
Hire a new Library
Media Specialist
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Critical Insights
1. There is more work to be done to ensure all schools have a library media center.
Schools may not have an LMC for many reasons, such as a lack of resources (e.g., budget,
space, staffing). However, schools that reported not having an LMC were still eligible to
receive School Library Aid.
2. School districts should hire licensed media specialists and support staff, support
teachers and other staff in seeking licensure, and increase overall staff hours. An
effective school library media center is managed by a licensed media specialist. More
Minnesota school districts and schools should hire licensed media specialists and protect
their time to run the media center. In addition to the need for staff with necessary training
(licensure), many LMCs would benefit from additional support staff and overall staff hours.
3. More schools across Minnesota would benefit from district-level staff supporting
the work of licensed media specialists. Ideally, district staff play a key role in the
effectiveness of a school library. The district-level school library supervisor formulates
and administers a district-wide school library vision, advocating for equitable resources
and leading the implementation of National School Library Standards. They ensure
adherence to policies on intellectual property and digital citizenship; provide professional
development; evaluate library effectiveness; promote data-driven dialogue on library
impact; and curate diverse, high-quality materials (AASL, 2021).
4. Students and teachers will be better equipped for academic and instructional
success with the support of a licensed media specialist. It is possible that students
who attend a school without an LMS are not receiving beneficial instruction such as
reading support, information literacy skills, and support for research projects and digital
learning. And teachers have less support for aspects that enhance learning, such as
integrating technology into lessons and access to curriculum-aligned materials.
5. Schools need resources to curate their collections to meet the needs of students and a
licensed media specialist to ensure this is done in a way that carries the greatest
educational value. Updating school library collections ensures students have access to
accurate, current, and diverse materials that support their learning while removing outdated
or damaged resources. Staff should instruct students to use eLibraryMN.org, a free resource
available to all Minnesota schools.
6. The Minnesota Department of Education should consider strategies to enforce
state statute regarding the definition of a school library, the requirement that LMCs
be served by a licensed media specialist, and the use of School Library Aid. Findings
call into question whether the 2023 school library legislation is having the intended impact
of supporting LMC staffing and infrastructure. LMC staff input into the use of state School
Library Aid may help ensure funds address critical needs.
Note. Survey design and data collection by Counting Opinions. Data preparation, analysis, and reporting by Wilder
Research.
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This summary presents highlights of The State of School Libraries
in Minnesota.
For more information about this report, contact Anna Granias at
Wilder Research, 651-280-2701 or anna.granias@wilder.org
Authors: Anna Granias and Anne Li
JANUARY 2025
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Columbia Heights Public Library
Library Board Report – January 2025
BUILDING
• Adams Pest Control performed a regular monthly inspection.
• Exterior windows were washed.
• Northland Refrigeration was consulted to determine why one of the heating boilers experiences
repeated errors and shuts off.
• The Fire Department conducted a building inspection.
• A locksmith repaired the craft room lock and installed sweeps on exterior doors to prevent heat
loss and small animals from entering through the gaps.
• The public copier/printer was cleaned and lubricated.
TECHNOLOGY
A Library Associate received a new laptop to replace a desktop computer.
COLLECTION
• New books were selected from reviews in the September and October issues of Booklist, Kirkus
Reviews, Library Journal and School Library Journal. Adult and youth DVDs were ordered.
Juvenile requests and replacements included more copies of “Dog Man,” books that received
ALA Youth Media Award medals and honors, new volumes of popular manga, and Pokémon
books.
• Weeding was completed in adult mysteries and science fiction.
• Adult displays featured Oscar-nominated films, slow cooker and Instant Pot cookbooks, and
celebrity memoirs. Juvenile displays highlighted non-fiction as part of “Find a New Hobby.”
PROGRAMS AND SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES DATE INTENDED
AUDIENCE
ATTENDANCE
English Language Conversation Circle 1/6 Adult 6
EL Conversation Circle 1/8 Adult 4
Wooden Stencil Painting 1/11 Adult 23
EL Conversation Circle 1/13 Adult 14
Tinker Time: Watercolor 1/14 Children (6-11) 25
Book Club 1/15 Adult 14
Winter Reads Tote Bags 1/15 Adult 13
Conversation Circle 1/15 Adult 4
ICS 1st Grade visit 1/16 Children (6-11) 13
Active Agers Book Club (offsite) 1/17 Adult 5
Arabic Storytime 1/18 Children (0-5) 26
Getting Started with Libby 1/21 Adult 1
Evening Storytime 1/21 Children (0-5) 6
EL Conversation Circle 1/22 Adult 4
Getting Started with Libby 1/22 Adult 3
Valley View Kindergarten Field Trip 1/24 Children (6-11) 48
Family Storytime 1/27 Children (0-5) 36
EL Conversation Circle 1/27 Adult 7
DIY Teen: Teacup Candles 1/28 Teen (12-18) 13
Petite Concert 1/29 Children (0-5) 36
EL Conversation Circle 1/29 Adult 4
Eliza to Valley View Elementary Kindergarten (offsite) 1/30 Children (6-11) 48
Ancestral Connections 1/30 Adult 7
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Columbia Heights Public Library 2. Library Board Monthly Update – January 2025
STAFF
Elizabeth Ripley, Adult Services Librarian:
• Coordinated the 2025 Winter Reads program
which started January 6. By month-end, 69
reviews had been submitted, and 4 readers won a
weekly prize (Winter Reads branded playing
cards) and were entered into a grand prize
drawing. A DIY tote bag event was held in
conjunction with Winter Reads.
• Engaged Nyttu Chongo to deliver a three-session
Ancestral Connections program featuring
meditation and traditional Mozambican music.
• Presented two Getting Started with Libby
programs.
• Met with MELSA’s Jobs and Small Business team.
• Met with city communications and community
development staff to discuss a racial covenant
outreach and engagement initiative with Mapping Prejudice and Just Deeds.
• Led the Active Agers Book Club discussion of Jefferson’s Daughters by Catherine Kerrison.
• Met with the Friends of the Library.
• Made deliveries to three At-Home patrons.
Eliza Pope, Youth Services Librarian:
• Hosted Samia Abuisnaineh to
present an Arabic storytime program
featuring puppets, songs, and
activities.
• Contracted with Breaching
Concerts to present a Petite Concert
featuring children’s songs and
classical music. Children were invited
to try playing the instruments after
the performance.
• Inaugurated an evening storytime for those who cannot attend during the day.
• Designed and led Tinker Time: Watercolor Salt Painting for elementary-aged kids and DIY Teen:
Teacup Candles programs.
• Hosted two kindergarten classes from Valley View Elementary and a 1st grade class from
Immaculate Conception school for field trips.
• Because two additional kindergarten classes
from Valley View were unable to visit due to the
extreme cold, Eliza visited their site to read, play
and learn about the library.
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Columbia Heights Public Library 3. Library Board Monthly Update – January 2025
Renee Dougherty, Library Director:
• Participated in Anoka County Library public service team and city division head meetings.
• Began serving as the Secretary on the Minnesota Library Association Executive Board.
• Met with Rin Gorman, Eliza Pope, and Winnie Coyne for their annual performance reviews; the
Anoka County Library Director; and the consultant who will facilitate leadership and
communication building with city division heads and council members this spring.
• Facilitated the adult book club for a discussion of The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle.
Rin Gorman, Library Supervisor
• Conducted appointments for Tech Assistance, including visual assistance, online security and e-
books.
All Staff:
• Continued basic Spanish language lessons with Brenda Pliego-Geniz from the Police
Department.
• Tracked reference questions during the week of 1/27-2/1.
• Shared pizza through a generous gift from a long-term patron.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Anoka County Law Librarian John Murphy held office hours on January 23.
• A fire alarm was pulled by a patron in the children’s area on January 31.
• Eight adult volunteers donated 22 hours.
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Columbia Heights Public Library
Library Board Report – February 2025
BUILDING
• Northland Refrigeration continued to service malfunctioning heating and snowmelt boilers.
• An electrician repaired lights in the children/teen areas.
TECHNOLOGY
• There were numerous issues with the online printing portal or print release kiosk.
• One of the dedicated catalog computers malfunctioned multiple times.
COLLECTION
• New books were selected from reviews in the October and November issues of Booklist, Kirkus
Reviews, Library Journal and School Library Journal. Adult and youth DVDs were ordered.
Juvenile purchases included replacement of worn books, and requests for To All the Boys I’ve
Loved Before, Hunger Games, and missing volumes from the EJ series Magic Quest.
• Weeding was completed in adult fantasy and large print and in juvenile fiction and readers.
• Adult displays featured Oscar-nominated or winning films, Minnesota authors, heart health and
Black History month. Juvenile displays highlighted Black History month.
PROGRAMS AND SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES DATE INTENDED AUDIENCE ATTENDANCE
Glass Fusing for Families 2/1 Children (6-11)
Storytime 2/3 Children (0-5) 34
English Language Conversation Circle 2/3 Adult 6
EL Conversation Circle 2/5 Adult 5
Ancestral Connections 2/6 Adult 2
Daycare Storytime 2/7 Children (0-5) 12
Pet Beds for Animal Shelters with HeightsNEXT 2/8 Adults 45
Storytime 2/10 Children (0-5) 32
EL Conversation Circle 2/10 Adult 6
Tinker Time: Shrinky Dinks 2/11 Children (6-11) 20
North Park Kindergarten Field Trips 2/11 (Children (6-11) 80
EL Conversation Circle 2/12 Adult 4
ICS 1st Grade Visit 2/13 Children (6-11)
Ancestral Connections 2/13 Adult 4
Arabic Storytime 2/15 Children (0-5) 24
ICS 2nd Grade visit 2/18 Children (6-11)
Evening Storytime 2/18 Children 8
Book Club 2/19 Adult 8
Mystery Book Club 2/19 Adult 4
Conversation Circle 2/19 Adult 4
YSL visit to ECFE (offsite) 2/20 Children (0-5) 10
Storytime 2/24 Children (0-5) 36
EL Conversation Circle 2/24 Adult 6
DIY Teen: Boba 2/25 Teen (12-18) 13
EL Conversation Circle 2/26 Adult 6
Winter Reads 1/6-2/28 Adult 129
STAFF
Elizabeth Ripley, Adult Services Librarian:
• Weeded and shifted the large print collection.
• Met with the Friends of the Library.
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• Planned programming for summer.
• Met with potential volunteers and program vendors.
• Made four deliveries to At-Home patrons.
Eliza Pope, Youth Services Librarian:
• Assisted children and caregivers in creating Shrinky Dink keychains and magnets at a Tinker Time
program.
• Created a DIY Teen: Boba Tea program where teens brewed a strong tea bases and customize
them with flavored syrups and milk. After crafting their perfect boba, teens enjoyed socializing
and coloring.
• Welcomed four kindergarten classes from North Park School for Innovation on field trips where
they enjoyed storytime, participated in a scavenger hunt, colored owl-themed library assistants,
and took a special behind-the-scenes tour of the workroom.
• Visited an ECFE class for parents and babies and presented a sample storytime.
• Met with Anoka County 4-H staff about summer programs on birding and LEGO engineering.
• Selected summer programming to be funded by Legacy and MELSA funds through Anoka County
Libraries.
Renee Dougherty, Library Director:
• Participated in city division head meetings.
• Facilitated the adult book club discussion of Fly Girl: A Memoir by Ann Hood.
• Participated in a two-day teambuilding and norm setting workshop for elected officials and staff.
• Met with staff from the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority staff on how the
library can assist with the April application period for Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8).
• Met with staff of the MN Attorney General’s office about an April expungement clinic at the
library.
Rin Gorman, Library Supervisor:
• Conducted three sessions of Tech Assistance.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Anoka County Law Librarian John Murphy held office hours on February 27.
• Eight adult volunteers donated 18 hours. 1 teen volunteer also worked this month.
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