| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||||
| Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | |||||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||||
| Poynette Area Public Library celebrated its 80th Anniversary on Oct. 15. The Friends dedicated the pergola with a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring Ellen Byrns, in appreciation of her generous memorial donation. Jason Koopmans, Library Board President, and Craig Malin, Village Administrator, both presented speeches in support of our wonderful little library. Belco donated an updated "Library" sign near the rear entrance. Thanks to Tony Belay (Belco) and Scott Gorman (Public Works Director) for your kind assistance. | |||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| December | 1,638 | 739 | 663 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | 15,753 | 18,504 | 6,442 | 7,351 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| December | 438 | 440 | |||||||||
| TOTAL | 4,770 | 3,959 | 4,665 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES (CONTINUED) | |||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| December | 3,367 | 2,368 | |||||||||
| TOTAL | 49,997 | 29,217 | 32,515 | ||||||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | -41.56% | 35.99% | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| November | 506 | 678 | |||||||||
| December | 443 | 608 | |||||||||
| TOTAL | 5,765 | 7,616 | 6,411 | ||||||||
| 2021 PROGRAMS | |||||||||||
| We enjoyed great patron participation in our fun October programs and outreach opportunities listed in the table below. Two volunteers from the Friends of the Poynette Library delivered books to support our Pioneer Place community outreach. Katy Hanousek assisted patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and Facebook page. Kelly Anderson hosted two Ancestry sessions and two Adult Book Club discussions. Curbside pick-up appointments decreased to 2 in October. The Poynette Chamber of Commerce Trick-or-Treating collaboration was a huge event with over 100 participants (not including their parents/guardians) who stopped at the library for treat bags and candy! | |||||||||||
| 2021 Programs: | |||||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||||
| Oct., 2021 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 48 | |||||||
| Oct., 2021 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||||
| 2021 Programs (Continued): | |||||||||||
| Oct., 2021 | Teen Book Reviewers | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 15 | |||||||
| Oct., 2021 | Puzzle | All Ages | Self-Directed | 6 | |||||||
| Oct., 2021 | Euchre | Adults | Self-Directed | 13 | |||||||
| Oct., 2021 | Cribbage | Adults | Self-Directed | 2 | |||||||
| Oct., 2021 | Wood Carvers | Adults | Self-Directed | 7 | |||||||
| Oct. 5, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 17 | |||||||
| Oct. 5, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 15 | |||||||
| Oct. 5, 2021 | Colonial Tea Party | Adults | In-Person Live | 8 | |||||||
| Oct. 7, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 9 | |||||||
| Oct. 7, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||||
| Oct. 7, 2021 | Unbook Club | Adults | In-Person Live | 2 | |||||||
| Oct. 12, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 19 | |||||||
| Oct. 12, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 8 | |||||||
| Oct. 14, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 8 | |||||||
| Oct. 14, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||||
| Oct. 15, 2021 | 80th Anniv Pergola Ribbon Cutting | Adults | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||||
| Oct. 19, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 21 | |||||||
| Oct. 19, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 11 | |||||||
| Oct. 19, 2021 | Pioneer Place Outreach | Adults | In-Person Live | 15 | |||||||
| Oct. 21, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 8 | |||||||
| Oct. 21, 2021 | Ancestry Genealogy Workshop | Adults | In-Person Live | 11 | |||||||
| Oct. 21, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||||
| Oct. 23, 2021 | Ancestry Genealogy Workshop | Adults | In-Person Live | 14 | |||||||
| Oct. 26, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 21 | |||||||
| Oct. 26, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||||
| Oct. 28, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||||
| Oct. 28, 2021 | Book Club (2 PM: Widows) | Adults | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||||
| Oct. 28, 2021 | No-Name Volunteers | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 16 | |||||||
| Oct. 28, 2021 | Book Club (6 PM: 800 Grapes) | Adults | In-Person Live | 3 | |||||||
| Oct. 29, 2021 | Chamber Trick or Treat | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 104 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 32 | 91 | 374 | ||||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ OCTOBER MEETINGS | |||||||||||
| Kelly Anderson hosted the Friends of the Library meeting (10/5) and she completed a 12-hour Grant Writing certification course through UW-Eau Claire. Jodi met with Scott Gorman, Public Works Director, and Emily (SCLS) to install a router equipment rack in the office, and Jodi also attended a SCLS Social Work Internship webinar (10/6). Kelly & Jodi met with Joanne DeYoung to complete the Humanities Grant application (10/11). Jodi attended the Poynette Chamber of Commerce meeting (10/13), the SCLS Delivery Committee meeting and an ARPA grant meeting (10/14). Jodi attended a Columbia County All Director meeting and celebrated the Library's 80th Anniversary with a ribbon cutting in the pergola (10/15). Jodi and Kelly continued to meet and work on writing grants (10/18 & 10/19) and Jodi attended a Director follow-up virtual meeting with Andrew (SCLS). Katy attended a virtual SCLS Youth Services meeting (10/19). Jodi hosted a quarterly staff meeting (10/23) and attended the Village Management Team meeting (10/26). Jodi met with Bell Ford to obtain a pricing estimate on a 2022 Ford Transit as a possible mobile outreach vehicle (10/28). Jodi met with Joanne DeYoung to complete a Village Volunteer nomination form and she met with Robert Geenen, Village of Arlington Clerk Treasurer (10/29). | |||||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||||
| Village Library Account | 10/12/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $55.70 | ||||||||
| 10/12/2021 | SCLS Grant - Cont. Educ. Reimbursement (Kelly) | $375.00 | |||||||||
| 10/18/2021 | Col. County Other Inc. (Offset Salary Overage) | $1,000.00 | |||||||||
| 10/18/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $101.05 | |||||||||
| 10/18/2021 | Donation (Friends) | $15.00 | |||||||||
| 10/28/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $22.25 | |||||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 10/12/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $4.95 | ||||||||
| 10/18/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (80th Anniv. Celebration) | $111.25 | |||||||||
| 10/28/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $3.45 | |||||||||
| Total | $1,688.65 | ||||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||||
| Amazon | $717.14 | Books; Kemp Donation; Office Supplies; Programs | |||||||||
| Complete Office | $22.81 | Programs: Ancestry | |||||||||
| Jane Morgan Memorial Library | $58.80 | Book Page Subscription Col. Co (Oct 21-Sept 22) | |||||||||
| Midwest Tape | $48.73 | DVDs | |||||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $19.76 | Programs: After School MS Activities | |||||||||
| Rhyme | $148.15 | Copier | |||||||||
| Rivistas | $902.16 | Magazine subscriptions (Nov 2021 - Oct 2022) | |||||||||
| SCLS | $41.44 | Cordinated Order | |||||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile hotspot (10/24 - 11/23/21) | |||||||||
| VISA | $518.42 | Programs; books; book processing/office supplies | |||||||||
| Shining Bright | $225.00 | October | |||||||||
| CenturyLink | $153.94 | Phone & fax - Oct. | |||||||||
| Alliant Energy | $293.03 | Electric & gas - Oct. | |||||||||
| Salaries | $9,306.38 | Paid on 10/7 & 10/21 | |||||||||
| Total | $12,465.78 | ||||||||||
