| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||
| Tuesday, August 10, 2021 | |||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||
| The Library was closed on July 5th in accordance with the Village 4th of July holiday observa-tion. The Strategic Plan Committee met on July 6th for a recap of the public meeting/survey data & to determine how we can better serve our community. The Library hosted the School District's Individual Reading Program beginning July 12th with 29 students and 2 wonderful teachers participating. On July 26, 2021, the Poynette Village Board voted to repeal the Library’s impact fee by amending Ordinance 2021-592. There were only 2 curbside pick-up appointments scheduled between July 1-31. On the five Saturdays in July, library staff served approximately 100 total patrons. | |||||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Report 2020: Meraki Wireless Device Usage (Hub 1+2+3) | |||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||
| January | 1,391 | 1,217 | 765 | 562 | |||||
| February | 1,294 | 1,736 | 757 | 594 | |||||
| March | 1,320 | 1,916 | 703 | 704 | |||||
| April | 1,106 | 1,765 | 253 | 662 | |||||
| May | 1,259 | 1,622 | 301 | 732 | |||||
| June | 1,502 | 1,240 | 383 | 775 | |||||
| July | 1,168 | 1,703 | 481 | 826 | |||||
| August | 1,450 | 1,469 | 474 | ||||||
| September | 1,075 | 2,379 | 531 | ||||||
| October | 1,351 | 1,647 | 549 | ||||||
| November | 1,199 | 1071 | 582 | ||||||
| December | 1,638 | 739 | 663 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 15,753 | 18,504 | 6,442 | 4,855 | |||||
| Computer Usage Report: # of "Unique Client" Logins | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| January | 265 | 409 | 398 | ||||||
| February | 340 | 412 | 407 | ||||||
| March | 425 | 396 | 463 | ||||||
| April | 373 | 171 | 441 | ||||||
| May | 403 | 202 | 476 | ||||||
| June | 466 | 244 | 493 | ||||||
| July | 435 | 298 | 511 | ||||||
| August | 376 | 307 | |||||||
| September | 393 | 331 | |||||||
| October | 428 | 377 | |||||||
| November | 428 | 372 | |||||||
| December | 438 | 440 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 4,770 | 3,959 | 3,189 | ||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES (CONTINUED) | |||||||||
| Circulation | Checkouts: # Items | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| January | 3,712 | 4,067 | 2,770 | ||||||
| February | 4,832 | 3,491 | 3,510 | ||||||
| March | 4,559 | 2,384 | 3,559 | ||||||
| April | 4,354 | 363 | 3,267 | ||||||
| May | 4,148 | 618 | 2,549 | ||||||
| June | 4,571 | 1,612 | 3,426 | ||||||
| July | 5,136 | 3,024 | 3,368 | ||||||
| August | 4,039 | 2,875 | |||||||
| September | 3,728 | 2,898 | |||||||
| October | 3,976 | 2,881 | |||||||
| November | 3,575 | 2,636 | |||||||
| December | 3,367 | 2,368 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 49,997 | 29,217 | 22,449 | ||||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | -41.56% | 44.38% | |||||||
| Overdrive Circulation | |||||||||
| Electronic Checkouts: ebooks, e-audio, e-video | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| January | 519 | 551 | 715 | ||||||
| February | 465 | 490 | 707 | ||||||
| March | 485 | 559 | 786 | ||||||
| April | 456 | 694 | 627 | ||||||
| May | 399 | 749 | 664 | ||||||
| June | 508 | 667 | 752 | ||||||
| July | 506 | 641 | |||||||
| August | 470 | 677 | |||||||
| September | 497 | 631 | |||||||
| October | 511 | 671 | |||||||
| November | 506 | 678 | |||||||
| December | 443 | 608 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 5,765 | 7,616 | 4,251 | ||||||
| 2021 PROGRAMS | |||||||||
| Summer Storytime concluded on July 19th, with a total of 45 attendees during the month of July. Local quilter, Kim Lapacek, gave a virtual presentation on quilting to 6 people. Katy Hanousek provided support to patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and Facebook page. The Summer Reading Program wrapped up with 306 registered participants, almost double last year's participation. | |||||||||
| 2021 Programs (Continued) | |||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||
| July, 2021 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 46 | |||||
| July, 2021 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||
| July, 2021 | Teen Book Reviewer Program | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 8 | |||||
| July, 2021 | Puzzle | All Ages | Self-Directed | 2 | |||||
| July, 2021 | Bridge | Adults | Self-Directed | 4 | |||||
| July, 2021 | Euchre | Adults | Self-Directed | 12 | |||||
| July, 2021 | Cribbage | Adults | Self-Directed | 13 | |||||
| June 1 - July 31, 2021 | Summer Reading Program | All Ages | Self-Directed | 306 | |||||
| July 1, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| July 12 - August 13, 2021 | School District Individual Reading Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 31 | |||||
| July 12, 2021 | Wildlife Tails & Tales (Stokes) | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 49 | |||||
| July 13, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 11 | |||||
| July 13, 2021 | Quilting with Kim Lapacek | Adults | Virtual Live | 6 | |||||
| July 15, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| July 20, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 19 | |||||
| July 20, 2021 | Pioneer Place Outreach | Adults | In-Person Live | 14 | |||||
| July 22, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| July 29, 2021 | An Animal Chorus (Nat. Miss. River Museum) | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 27 | |||||
| TOTAL | 18 | 85 | 478 | ||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ JULY MEETINGS | |||||||||
| Jodi attended an SCLS Budget webinar (7/2), met with the Strategic Plan Committee (7/6), and Dane Co. Library Services (7/7) re: Bookmobile outreach services. Jodi attended a virtual webinar on the Wisc. Humanities Recovery Grant (7/8), Village Board meeting (7/12) & a Village meeting re: impact fees (7/13). Jodi met with Mrs. Heintz re: mural in outdoor area (7/13) & hosted the Chamber of Commerce meeting in the outdoor area (7/14). Jodi attended a virtual SCLS All-Director meeting (7/15) and a virtual CCLSB meeting (7/16). Jodi met with the Director at Pioneer Place (7/20) as we kicked off our Pioneer Place Outreach program that provides books to residents. All staff continue to complete phishing/computer safety training modules required by SCLS. Katy Hanousek attended a graphic novel collection webinar entitled “Reading Graphic: Part One” from Booklist Publications (7/8) and a Youth Services virtual meeting (7/13). | |||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||
| On July 26, 2021, the Poynette Village Board voted to repeal the Library’s impact fee by amending Ordinance 2021-592. | |||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||
| Village Library Account | 7/8/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $45.95 | ||||||
| 7/8/2021 | Fines & Fees (check) - damaged book | $20.00 | |||||||
| 7/8/2021 | Donation (check) | $50.00 | |||||||
| 7/22/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $44.50 | |||||||
| 7/22/2021 | Zoller Memorial Donation (check) | $100.00 | |||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 7/8/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $2.60 | ||||||
| 7/22/2021 | $3.45 | ||||||||
| Total | $266.50 | ||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||
| Amazon | $1,023.06 | Books; DVDs; Donations; Programs; Office & Maintenance Supplies | |||||||
| Cengage Learning/Gale | $101.05 | Large print books | |||||||
| Complete Office | $142.06 | Office supplies; maintenance supplies | |||||||
| Penworthy | $250.58 | Children's books | |||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $33.11 | Programs: Summer Reading guessing jars/treats | |||||||
| Rhyme | $180.49 | Copier | |||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile Hotspot (07/24 - 08/23/21) | |||||||
| VISA | $492.97 | Book processing supplies; Jodi 4th Dir. Course | |||||||
| Shining Bright | $225.00 | July | |||||||
| CenturyLink | $149.58 | Phone & fax - July | |||||||
| Alliant Energy | $401.82 | Electric & gas - July | |||||||
| Salaries | $11,459.01 | Paid on 07/ 01, 07/15 & 07/29 | |||||||
| Total | $14,468.75 | ||||||||
