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Home My WebLink About2022-07-27; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Reports for June 2022 Meeting Date: July 27, 2022 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Sheila Crosby, Deputy Library Director Katie Nye, Deputy Library Director Staff Contact: Sheila Crosby, sheila.crosby@carlsbadca.gov Katie Nye, katie.nye@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Library Reports for June 2022 District: All Recommended Action Receive the Narrative Report and Statistical Report for June 2022. Executive Summary/Discussion The board will review the library’s monthly narrative and statistical report for June 2022. These reports provide a summary of work completed across all Carlsbad City Library divisions and locations as well as data and information about the services and programs presented for the community. Next Steps None. Fiscal Analysis None. Public Notification Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. Narrative report for June 2022 2. Statistical report for June 2022 July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 1 of 8 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report EXHIBIT 1 Carlsbad City Library Monthly Library Report June 2022 Highlights: 1.Homeless Resource Fair Carlsbad City Library Learning Center was the host site for a Homeless Resource Fair, organized by the CARE Center of San Diego and in partnership with the city’s Housing & Homeless Services Department. There were 13 providers serving community members including the Homeless Court program, DMV (ID) services, showers, haircuts, child support services, case workers, shelter referrals, public assistance, library cards and free books, and help caring for pets. An estimated 50 people were helped. The library gave away books and information on library services with particular emphasis on the Career Online High School program. The following is an article about the event from the San Diego Union-Tribune newspaper: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/homelessness/story/2022-06-17/popup- homeless-court-resource-fair-held-in-carlsbad Programs: 2.Grow Your Garden Staff hosted Grow Your Garden on Saturday, June 25, with approximately 60 people in attendance. The event included a crop swap, a one-hour talk by Sue Nessel from Armstrong Gardens, and a table set up by Jay Klopfenstein and Lee Taylor from the Carlsbad Community Garden Cooperative. 3.Teen Movie Screening A movie screening of the latest movie in the Spider-Man franchise, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was held in the Schulman Auditorium on June 27. Attendees were given free comic books. July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 2 of 8 4. Virtual Read & Play Summer Club Staff facilitated the Read & Play Summer Club virtually on June 16, 23, and 30. The group discussed the book “Camp Time in California” by Mary Pope Osborne from the Magic Tree House Series. Participants also played word games and participated in various activities based on the book. 5. S’mores Teen Kits The Summer Reading Adventure theme of “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” was the camp focus of S’mores Kits for teens. Teens registered to pick up a kit at their preferred library location. Kits included all items needed to make s’mores and a list of recommended books to accompany the adventure. 6. Baby Rhyme Time Programming for our youngest patrons ages 0-18 months returned to the Georgina Cole Library with a total of 74 attendees across three dates (June 14, June 21, June 28). Baby Rhyme Time offers rhymes, finger plays, and other age-appropriate activities for parents and caregivers. 7. Storytime Theater Family programming offering songs, stories and a puppet show continued to be a patron favorite and has “sold out” for all three shows in June. The room capacity for the program is limited to 70 individuals. Families are presented with songs, a story and a puppet show. This month, Children’s Services staff at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane presented, Triceratops Hop, Suzy’s Birthday Party, and Three Billy Goats Gruff. July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 3 of 8 8. StoryWalk The Carlsbad City Library StoryWalk, which consists of a deconstructed book affixed to signs and arranged so that participants can read the story while enjoying a walk, continues through the summer at a total of four parks. The book on display this summer is “Call Me Tree” by Maya Christina Gonzalez. The StoryWalk was on display at the following parks in June: • Holiday Park: June 13 through June 26 • Calavera Hills Community Center & Park: June 26 through July 10 9. Summer Stories Summer Stories is taking the place of Early Learning Storytime at the Dove Library this summer and is held every Tuesday beginning June 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Wi- Fi/Children’s Garden. For ages one to seven, this story time in the garden engages children in books, songs, and rhymes. 10. Exploration HUB The Exploration HUB received 127 visitors during June, and staff answered 461 informational questions which included helping patrons with software, hardware, and general information about the HUB. This is a significant increase over last month as patrons re-discover all the Exploration HUB has to offer. 11. Adult Literacy 27 learner/tutor pairs are now meeting in person and through a limited number of virtual sessions. When Literacy Services fully reopened in April of 2022, the goal was to have 30 tutoring pairs meeting by the end of the calendar year, which we are on track to achieve. Literacy Services has also returned to the pre-pandemic schedule of two Tutor Orientations and one Tutor Training per month. Services: 12. Cool Zone The Dove Library was designated a San Diego County Cool Zone on June 1, joining a network of free, air-conditioned buildings across the county. The Cool Zone program promotes conservation and energy efficiency by lowering individual usage and protects seniors, persons with disabilities and those with health concerns from high summer temperatures. Community Connections: 13. Summer Camp Outreach Principal Librarian for Partnerships and Community Outreach Laura Mendez partnered with various summer camps in June to introduce Summer Reading Adventure to campers. Staff reached 75 kids and their families at the Boys and Girls Club, 22 people at July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 4 of 8 the Scout House Pee-Wee Summer Camps, 103 people at the Carlsbad Educational Foundation Summer Camp, and nine people at Pine Avenue Community Center. These initial partnerships were a success, and the aim is to start incorporating Summer Reading Adventure as part of the camp experience next year. 14. TGIF Concerts in the Parks Library staff promoted library programs & services at TGIF Concerts in the Parks and handed out branded library swag and Scholastic books for children. June TGIF library outreach focused on the Summer Reading Adventure, while July and August events will focus on other library programs and services. Special Projects: 15. Carlsbad History Archives Genealogy & Carlsbad History Division staff completed processing the addition to the Shipley Family Papers manuscript collection. This new group of materials, donated by the Walwick Family in 2021, consists of roughly 300 items and includes correspondence and holiday cards, real estate records, tax documents, legal papers, and miscellaneous ephemera. The addition spans the years 1884-1973 and belonged to one of Carlsbad’s first families. 16. Teen Volunteers for Summer Reading After a two-year pause, volunteer opportunities for teens was in demand. All available volunteer shifts were claimed within the first day. Staff presented five volunteer orientation sessions for the 141 teens. Training consisted of COVID-19 safety protocols, volunteer duties, how to engage with young library readers, how to clock-in and clock- out of the software, dress code and having fun. At the Cole Library, teen volunteers worked 323 hours between June 13-30. Volunteers assisted at library programs and took 182 reports from Summer Reading Adventure participants about what they’ve been reading. Participants who reported got to select a free book to keep! At the Dove Library, teen volunteers worked 229 hours in June. Volunteers took 251 reports which means 251 books donated by the Friends of the Library were given to readers participating in the Summer Reading Adventure. July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 5 of 8 Accomplishments: 17. Intern San Jose State University Intern Sarah Wilson ended her time with the library in May. She provided a presentation for library staff and a poster session at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington D.C. Her two main learning objectives included working with Principal Librarian for Partnerships and Community Outreach Laura Mendez to build connections with schools and local organizations and conducting a diversity audit of the children’s picture book collection at Cole Library. 18. CLA (California Library Association) Conference Staff attended the CLA Conference virtually and in person held June 2-4 in Sacramento, California. • Children’s Librarian Angelica Mejia attended and presented at the CLA conference for her participation in Developing Leaders in California Libraries. • Senior Librarian Allyson Goodwin attended and presented at the conference as a representative for the California Young Reader Medal Committee. • Community Outreach Supervisor Carrie Scott and Library Assistant Sandra Riggins both attended the conference. Carrie Scott presented at the literacy pre-conference on tutor training and anthology writing and participated on a panel for Career Online High School. 19. ALA (American Library Association) Conference Staff attended the ALA Conference virtually and in person held June 24-28 in Washington, D.C. • Children’s Librarian Angelica Mejia also attended the ALA conference as part of the Spectrum Scholarship and for her appointment to the Pura Belpre Award Committee. • Deputy Library Directors Katie Nye and Sheila Crosby attended with the main goal of reconnecting to library industry trends. • Teen Librarian Ashleigh Hvinden attended the conference virtually. Ashley learned about new material being published and joined interesting panel discussions about connecting with our patrons in conversations for further engagement. 20. Collections & Technical Services Collections & Technical Services division staff coordinated the contracting challenges for two new electronic resources: July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 6 of 8 • Kanopy is a streaming video service that provides classic cinema, indie films, and top documentaries. Kanopy was previously part of the library’s collection. Kanopy has now been acquired by OverDrive, our main eBook vendor. Kanopy now has a new easier to use website and we expect that renewed access to this popular resource will be appreciated by patrons. • Hoopla is an online platform that includes eComics, streaming music, some video streaming and other offerings. Hoopla will also be a welcome addition to the library’s online collections. These exciting newly acquired digital products will be implemented for public use once technical setup is complete in the new fiscal year. Patron Stories (heard around the library): 21. At the Grow Your Garden event • A patron wanted to make up a succulent pot out of the clippings. She asked how much she owed, and another patron piped up and said "It's free! All of this is free! Can you believe it?" • A teenage patron stopped by to ask about the event and was excited when staff handed her a flyer and said they were happening throughout the summer. She said "man, this is so cool." Staff responded, "Right? Tell your friends, the library has some awesome stuff!" and she responded, "I don't want to tell them, I want to keep it a secret so I can have it all to myself!" *Laughter* "Just kidding, I'll tell them, thanks! July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 7 of 8 EXHIBIT 2 LIBRARY MONTHLY STATISTICS June 2022 June 2019 (Pre-COVID-19) June 2022 Total Library Hours Open 729 654 Total Visitors On-site (2022 includes curbside) 56,132 34,021 Library Services Circulation of Library Materials 91,207 79,848 eAudiobook/eBook/eMagazine Downloads Audio/Video Streaming *Available offerings have adjusted 14,359 1,553 16,370 55 Reference Questions 16,421 13,378 Programs, Facility Usage Number of Programs Presented (On-site, Off-site, 2022 includes virtual) Programs Attendance 160 5,635 89 3,307 Number of Community Rentals Community Rentals Attendance 67 4,498 84 2,761 Technology Web Sessions In-House Computer Use eResource Use 45,567 7,445 7,062 38,674 2,544 8,356 July 27, 2022 ITEM 4 Page 8 of 8 (carlsbad City Library Jm 0000 ~ ~ ~ 0 II ~t ooo D,........CJ CJ □