| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||
| Tuesday, April 12, 2022 | |||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||
| In March, the library received a Certificate of Commendation from Governor Tony Evers for its service to our state. Funds from the ALA-ARP grant were received in March and Jodi Bailey began making approved purchases within the grant guidelines. The Library was closed on March 7, due to our Emergency Closing Policy. The library experienced a large community turn-out when we hosted local author Jeff Nania for a book discussion on March 31st. | |||||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Report: Meraki Wireless Device Usage (Hub 1+2+3) | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||||||
| January | 1,217 | 765 | 562 | 830 | |||||
| February | 1,736 | 757 | 594 | 836 | |||||
| March | 1,916 | 703 | 704 | 915 | |||||
| April | 1,765 | 253 | 662 | ||||||
| May | 1,622 | 301 | 732 | ||||||
| June | 1,240 | 383 | 775 | ||||||
| July | 1,703 | 481 | 826 | ||||||
| August | 1,469 | 474 | 724 | ||||||
| September | 2,379 | 531 | 803 | ||||||
| October | 1,647 | 549 | 969 | ||||||
| November | 1071 | 582 | 845 | ||||||
| December | 739 | 663 | 849 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 18,504 | 6,442 | 9,045 | 2,581 | |||||
| Computer Usage Report: # of "Unique Client" Logins | |||||||||
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
| January | 409 | 398 | 460 | ||||||
| February | 412 | 407 | 490 | ||||||
| March | 396 | 463 | 515 | ||||||
| April | 171 | 441 | |||||||
| May | 202 | 476 | |||||||
| June | 244 | 493 | |||||||
| July | 298 | 511 | |||||||
| August | 307 | 430 | |||||||
| September | 331 | 493 | |||||||
| October | 377 | 553 | |||||||
| November | 372 | 473 | |||||||
| December | 440 | 475 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 3,959 | 5,613 | 1,465 | ||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES (CONTINUED) | |||||||||
| Circulation | Checkouts: # Items | ||||||||
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
| January | 4,067 | 2,770 | 3,451 | ||||||
| February | 3,491 | 3,510 | 3,277 | ||||||
| March | 2,384 | 3,559 | 3,956 | ||||||
| April | 363 | 3,267 | |||||||
| May | 618 | 2,549 | |||||||
| June | 1,612 | 3,426 | |||||||
| July | 3,024 | 3,368 | |||||||
| August | 2,875 | 3,382 | |||||||
| September | 2,898 | 3,174 | |||||||
| October | 2,881 | 3,510 | |||||||
| November | 2,636 | 3,693 | |||||||
| December | 2,368 | 3,439 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 29,217 | 39,647 | 10,684 | ||||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | 37.26% | 8.59% | |||||||
| Overdrive Circulation | |||||||||
| Electronic Checkouts: e-books, e-audio, e-video, e-magazines | |||||||||
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
| January | 551 | 715 | 986 | ||||||
| February | 490 | 707 | 802 | ||||||
| March | 559 | 786 | 797 | ||||||
| April | 694 | 627 | |||||||
| May | 749 | 664 | |||||||
| June | 667 | 752 | |||||||
| July | 641 | 734 | |||||||
| August | 677 | 671 | |||||||
| September | 631 | 755 | |||||||
| October | 671 | 730 | |||||||
| November | 678 | 875 | |||||||
| December | 608 | 796 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 7,616 | 8,812 | 2,585 | ||||||
| 2022 PROGRAMS | |||||||||
| Katy Hanousek assisted patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and Facebook page. Two volunteers from the Friends of the Poynette Library delivered books to support our Pioneer Place community outreach. Kelly Anderson hosted several Adult programs (listed below). There were 3 curbside pick-up appointments during the month of March. Miss Katy's awesome StoryTimes continue to be well attended. | |||||||||
| 2022 Programs: | |||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||
| March, 2022 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 32 | |||||
| March, 2022 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 1 | |||||
| March, 2022 | Teen Book Reviewers | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 15 | |||||
| March, 2022 | Puzzle | All Ages | Self-Directed | 8 | |||||
| March, 2022 | Euchre | Adults | Self-Directed | 18 | |||||
| March, 2022 | Cribbage | Adults | Self-Directed | 6 | |||||
| March, 2022 | Wood Carvers | Adults | Self-Directed | 18 | |||||
| March 1, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||
| March 1, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 19 | |||||
| March 1-11, 2022 | Facebook BINGO | Adults | Virtual | 23 | |||||
| March 3, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 12 | |||||
| March 3, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| March 8, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||
| March 8, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||
| March 10, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||
| March 10, 2022 | Tech Q&A | Adults | In-Person Live | 2 | |||||
| March 10, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| March 10, 2022 | Craft Night | Adults | In-Person Live | 9 | |||||
| March 12, 2022 | Stress Relief Program w/ Emily W. | Adults | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| March 15, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 20 | |||||
| 2022 Programs (Continued): | |||||||||
| March 15, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 19 | |||||
| March 15, 2022 | Pioneer Place Outreach | Adults | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||
| March 16, 2022 | Writer's Group | Adults | In-Person Live | 3 | |||||
| March 17, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||
| March 17, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| March 17, 2022 | Ancestry Group | Adults | In-Person Live | 3 | |||||
| March 17, 2022 | Microgreens | Adults | In-Person Live | 13 | |||||
| March 22, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 15 | |||||
| March 22, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 13 | |||||
| March 22, 2022 | Encanto (movie) | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| March 24, 2022 | Composting | Adults | In-Person Live | 4 | |||||
| March 26, 2022 | Let's Get Green & Growing | Adults | Virtual | 26 | |||||
| March 29, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||
| March 29, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 21 | |||||
| March 31, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 11 | |||||
| March 31, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| March 31, 2022 | Book Club 2:00 PM | Adults | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| March 31, 2022 | Author Jeff Nania Presentation | Adults | In-Person Live | 33 | |||||
| TOTAL | 38 | 98 | 405 | ||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ MARCH MEETINGS | |||||||||
| Katy attended a SCLS Youth Services meeting (3/22). Kelly attended "Programming with Purpose," a UW iSchool 4-week course (completed 3/27) and met with Katy & Jodi re: ALA grant expenditures (3/10). Jodi attended a Bookmobile Committee meeting (3/01) and the CCLSB meeting at Lodi Public Library (3/04). Jodi attended two Village Manager meetings (3/01 & 3/15) and a Village Board meeting (3/14). Jodi virtually attended a SCLS All-Director meeting and a SCLS Intellectual Freedom webinar (3/17). All staff attended a quarterly staff meeting (3/19) & completed SCLS-required Infosec phishing/computer security training. Jodi met with the Launchpad Rep (3/22) and the Penworthy Rep(3/25) re: ALA grant purchases. | |||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||
| Village Library Account | 3/9/2022 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $53.50 | ||||||
| 3/9/2022 | Adjacent Co. Payment - Dane Co. | $507.59 | |||||||
| 3/9/2022 | ALA-ARP Grant Funds | $10,000.00 | |||||||
| 3/18/2022 | Town of Lowville 2022 Donation | $2,500.00 | |||||||
| 3/18/2022 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $33.60 | |||||||
| 3/25/2022 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $30.00 | |||||||
| 3/25/2022 | Gloria Clark's 100th B-day Donation (A. Hanson) | $50.00 | |||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 3/9/2022 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $6.25 | ||||||
| 3/18/2022 | $12.95 | ||||||||
| 3/25/2022 | $18.40 | ||||||||
| Total | $13,212.29 | ||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||
| Amazon | $1,205.75 | Books, Kemp donated books; DVDs; programs; maintenance supplies (AA batteries) | |||||||
| Complete Office | $1,299.87 | Supplies for Launchpad Cafes - ALA grant funds | |||||||
| Midwest Tape | $26.24 | DVD | |||||||
| Penworthy | $260.00 | STEAM Books & STEAM To Go Kits - ALA grant funds | |||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $90.03 | Programs & office supplies | |||||||
| Rhyme | $169.51 | Copier - office expense | |||||||
| South Central Library System | $127.44 | Website domain name 9-year renewal | |||||||
| South Central Library System | $56.98 | Coordinated 2022 bulk barcode label order | |||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile hotspot (03/24 - 04/23/22) | |||||||
| VISA | $434.63 | Books; programs; supplies purchased w/ALA grant funds | |||||||
| Shining Bright | $281.25 | March | |||||||
| CenturyLink | $148.01 | Phone & fax - March | |||||||
| Alliant Energy | $624.97 | Electric ($356.08) + gas ($268.89) - March | |||||||
| Salaries | $9,544.55 | Paid on 03/10 & 03/24/2022 | |||||||
| Total | $14,279.25 | ||||||||
