| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||
| Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | |||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||
| Poynette Library accepted food donations for the PAD Food Pantry during the month of November. The library is accepting donations for the Poynette Police Department's Shop-with-a-Cop program. The Friends of Poynette Library Silent Auction fundraiser consisted of 99 amazing baskets and ran from Nov. 15 to Dec. 4. The library was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 25-26. Deb from SCLS assisted Jodi Bailey in hanging 15 lovely, donated, framed wildlife photos near the library's computers. The library has a new selection of magazine titles for patrons to enjoy. | |||||||||
| 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 | 724 | |||||
| September | 1,075 | 2,379 | 531 | 803 | |||||
| October | 1,351 | 1,647 | 549 | 969 | |||||
| November | 1,199 | 1071 | 582 | 845 | |||||
| December | 1,638 | 739 | 663 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 15,753 | 18,504 | 6,442 | 8,196 | |||||
| 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 | 430 | ||||||
| September | 393 | 331 | 493 | ||||||
| October | 428 | 377 | 553 | ||||||
| November | 428 | 372 | 473 | ||||||
| December | 438 | 440 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 4,770 | 3,959 | 5,138 | ||||||
| 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 | 3,382 | ||||||
| September | 3,728 | 2,898 | 3,174 | ||||||
| October | 3,976 | 2,881 | 3,510 | ||||||
| November | 3,575 | 2,636 | 3,693 | ||||||
| December | 3,367 | 2,368 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 49,997 | 29,217 | 36,208 | ||||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | -41.56% | 36.46% | |||||||
| 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 | 734 | ||||||
| August | 470 | 677 | 671 | ||||||
| September | 497 | 631 | 755 | ||||||
| October | 511 | 671 | 730 | ||||||
| November | 506 | 678 | 875 | ||||||
| December | 443 | 608 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 5,765 | 7,616 | 8,016 | ||||||
| 2021 PROGRAMS | |||||||||
| Katy Hanousek facilitated a FaceBook Bingo contest with 1 lucky winner receiving a Piggly Wiggly gift card. Two volunteers from the Friends of the Poynette Library delivered books to support our Pioneer Place community outreach. Katy assisted patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and Facebook page. Kelly Anderson hosted Craft Night, our first Technology Q&A session, an Ancestry follow-up meeting and our first Writers Group. There was one curbside pick-up appointment in November. | |||||||||
| 2021 Programs: | |||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||
| Nov., 2021 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 48 | |||||
| Nov., 2021 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||
| Nov., 2021 | Teen Book Reviewers | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 15 | |||||
| Nov., 2021 | Puzzle | All Ages | Self-Directed | 5 | |||||
| Nov., 2021 | Euchre | Adults | Self-Directed | 20 | |||||
| Nov., 2021 | Cribbage | Adults | Self-Directed | 2 | |||||
| Nov., 2021 | Wood Carvers | Adults | Self-Directed | 11 | |||||
| Nov. 2, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 19 | |||||
| Nov. 2, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||
| Nov. 4, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 8 | |||||
| Nov. 4, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| Nov. 4, 2021 | Craft Night | Adults | In-Person Live | 17 | |||||
| Nov. 8-16, 2021 | FaceBook BINGO | Adults | Online Virtual | 15 | |||||
| Nov. 9, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 20 | |||||
| Nov. 9, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 11 | |||||
| Nov. 11, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| Nov. 11, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 5 | |||||
| Nov. 11, 2021 | Tech Q&A | Adults | In-Person Live | 2 | |||||
| Nov. 16, 2021 | Pioneer Place Outreach | Adults | In-Person Live | 15 | |||||
| Nov. 16, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||
| Nov. 16, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 12 | |||||
| 2021 Programs (Continued): | |||||||||
| Nov. 18, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| Nov. 18, 2021 | Ancestry Genealogy Workshop | Adults | In-Person Live | 2 | |||||
| Nov. 18, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| Nov. 18, 2021 | Writers Group | Adults | In-Person Live | 4 | |||||
| Nov. 23, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 20 | |||||
| Nov. 23, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| Nov. 30, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 20 | |||||
| Nov. 30, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 29 | 101 | 244 | ||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ NOVEMBER MEETINGS | |||||||||
| Katy attended "Debut Authors, Debut Titles" virtual webinar (11/2) and a SCLS Youth Programming workshop at Olbrich Gardens (11/11). Kelly attended a U.S. Dept. of Labor Job Seekers virtual webinar (11/16). Jodi and Kelly met on several occasions in Nov. to complete grant applications. Jodi attended the Village of Arlington Board meeting (11/8), Township meetings in Dekorra (11/9), Lowville (11/11), and Leeds (11/15). Jodi attended a "Farewell" luncheon for Chief Fisher (11/5), Village Management Team meetings (11/9 & 11/23), and the final Strategic Plan Committee meeting (11/17). Jodi attended a Columbia Co. Library System Board (CCLSB) meeting in Portage (11/19) and a Village of Poynette Board meeting (11/22). | |||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||
| Village Library Account | 11/12/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $104.55 | ||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 11/12/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $38.20 | ||||||
| Total | $142.75 | ||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||
| Amazon | $455.66 | Books; Kemp donation; audiobook, furniture | |||||||
| Midwest Tape | $141.93 | DVDs | |||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $77.99 | Programs | |||||||
| Poy Chamber of Commerce | $100.00 | Membership renewal for 2022 | |||||||
| Rhyme | $166.72 | Copier | |||||||
| US Postal Service | $84.00 | PO Box rental for 2022 | |||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile hotspot (11/24 - 12/23/21) | |||||||
| VISA | $42.00 | Programs | |||||||
| WiLS | $39.09 | ProQuest Ancestry Library Edition | |||||||
| Shining Bright | $225.00 | November | |||||||
| CenturyLink | $155.05 | Phone & fax - Nov. | |||||||
| Alliant Energy | $405.37 | Electric & gas - Nov. | |||||||
| Salaries | $9,433.00 | Paid on 11/04 & 11/18/21 | |||||||
| Total | $11,335.83 | ||||||||
