| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||||
| Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | |||||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||||
| The library was closed Sat., Sept. 4th to have the carpets professionally cleaned and Mon., Sept. 6th in honor of Labor Day. Curbside pick-up appointments increased to 3 in September. Staff was excited to kick-off our fun lineup of Fall programming, beginning with our Plant Swap! Kelly Anderson and Jodi Bailey have been working on applications for three upcoming grant opportunities. | |||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| November | 1,199 | 1071 | 582 | ||||||||
| December | 1,638 | 739 | 663 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | 15,753 | 18,504 | 6,442 | 6,382 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| November | 428 | 372 | |||||||||
| December | 438 | 440 | |||||||||
| TOTAL | 4,770 | 3,959 | 4,112 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| November | 3,575 | 2,636 | |||||||||
| December | 3,367 | 2,368 | |||||||||
| TOTAL | 49,997 | 29,217 | 29,005 | ||||||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | -41.56% | 37.24% | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| October | 511 | 671 | |||||||||
| November | 506 | 678 | |||||||||
| December | 443 | 608 | |||||||||
| TOTAL | 5,765 | 7,616 | 5,656 | ||||||||
| 2021 PROGRAMS | |||||||||||
| We enjoyed lots of participation and positive feedback about our Plant Swap (all of the plants were adopted & went to caring homes). 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. Katy and Kelly have been meeting with program presenters and finalizing preparations for all of our wonderful Fall program opportunities! | |||||||||||
| 2021 Programs: | |||||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||||
| Sept., 2021 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 47 | |||||||
| Sept., 2021 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||||
| 2021 Programs (Continued): | |||||||||||
| Sept., 2021 | Teen Book Reviewers | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 15 | |||||||
| Sept., 2021 | Puzzle | All Ages | Self-Directed | 21 | |||||||
| Sept., 2021 | Euchre | Adults | Self-Directed | 16 | |||||||
| Sept., 2021 | Cribbage | Adults | Self-Directed | 4 | |||||||
| Sept. 7, 2021 | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Adults | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||||
| Sept. 14, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||||
| Sept. 16, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 12 | |||||||
| Sept. 20 - 30, 2021 | Plant Swap | All Ages | Self-Directed | No data collected | |||||||
| Sept. 21, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 4 | |||||||
| Sept. 21, 2021 | Pioneer Place Outreach | Adults | In-Person Live | 17 | |||||||
| Sept. 23, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||||
| Sept. 28, 2021 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 13 | |||||||
| Sept. 28, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 10 | |||||||
| Sept. 30, 2021 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 8 | |||||||
| Sept. 30, 2021 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 17 | 103 | 97 | ||||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ SEPTEMBER MEETINGS | |||||||||||
| Jodi attended a Friends of the Library meeting (9/7) and hosted the Poynette Chamber of Commerce meeting in the pergola (9/8). Jodi attended Village Management Team meetings (9/14 & 9/28), met with staff on grants & programming on several dates (beginning 9/14), and met with the 80th Anniversary Committee in the pergola (9/15). Jodi got to be the Guest Reader at StoryTime on 9/14 & assisted Kelly with youth After School Activities (9/16 & 9/23). Jodi met with Mrs. Heintz and the Poynette High School painting class re: the outdoor mural (9/17), attended an All-Director virtual meeting on ARPA grant funds (9/17), and attended the CCLSB meeting virtually (9/17). Jodi attended the Poynette Village Board meeting (9/27), met with Craig Malin, Village Administrator, to discuss the 2022 Budget (9/27), and met with the Library's Budget Committee (9/28). All staff continues to complete phishing/computer safety training modules required by SCLS. Katy Hanousek & Kelly Anderson both attended several SCLS Tech Days webinars (9/15 & 9/16). Katy attended a SCLS Youth Services webinar (9/21). Kelly met with staff and various presenters to establish our upcoming Adult programs. Jodi began taking her last Library Director course through the UW iSchool "Public and Community Library Services." | |||||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||||
| Village Library Account | 9/10/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $43.75 | ||||||||
| Donation (Friends) | $80.99 | ||||||||||
| 9/20/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $60.10 | |||||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 9/10/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $3.90 | ||||||||
| 9/20/2021 | $7.30 | ||||||||||
| Total | $196.04 | ||||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||||
| Amazon | $722.17 | Books; Kemp Donation; Maintenance Supplies; Programs; Document Camera | |||||||||
| Complete Office | $100.43 | Office supplies | |||||||||
| Findaway | $644.94 | Launchpads | |||||||||
| Michael Frederick, Author | $48.00 | Books | |||||||||
| Midwest Tape | $142.44 | DVDs & Blu-rays | |||||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $43.98 | Programs | |||||||||
| Rhyme | $153.99 | Copier | |||||||||
| SCLS | $1,202.34 | Replacement staff computer & equipment | |||||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile hotspot (09/24 - 10/23/21) | |||||||||
| VISA | $937.23 | Programs; book/DVD sets; mural supplies; software | |||||||||
| Shining Bright | $281.25 | September | |||||||||
| CenturyLink | $156.68 | Phone & fax - Sept. | |||||||||
| Alliant Energy | $337.80 | Electric & gas - Sept. | |||||||||
| Salaries | $9,102.17 | Paid on 09/09 & 09/23 | |||||||||
| Total | $13,883.44 | ||||||||||
