HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-14; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Reports for October 2022Meeting Date: Dec. 14, 2022
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Sheila Crosby, Deputy Library Director
Katie Nye, Deputy Library Director
Staff Contact: Sheila Crosby, Deputy Library Director
sheila.crosby@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5520
Katie Nye, Deputy Library Director
katie.nye@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2094
Subject: Library Reports for October 2022
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive the Narrative Report and Statistical Report for October 2022.
Executive Summary/Discussion
The board will review the library’s monthly narrative and statistical report for October 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 October 2022
2.Statistical report for October 2022
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
EXHIBIT 1
Carlsbad City Library
Monthly Library Report
October 2022
Highlights:
1.Fiesta Cultural
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee hosted a Fiesta Cultural for city staff at the
Library Learning Center on Oct. 6. Library staff participated in the planning and hosting of
this event celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Music, food, games, and an
informative slide show were all highlights. 75 city employees attended the event.
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3.Author Jennifer Coburn
Best-selling author Jennifer Coburn spoke about her latest novel “Cradles of the Reich,” a
historical fiction set in the WWII era on Oct. 8 in the Schulman Auditorium. The event drew
62 attendees. The talk was followed by a Q&A with the audience and autographed book
sales.
4.Fix it Clinic
Intended to divert waste from landfills and encourage recycling and reuse, the library has
partnered with other city departments for quarterly Fix It Clinics. Patrons are invited to
bring small appliances, bikes, and clothing to events for onsite repair and live
demonstrations. Adult & Teen Services hosted a Fix It Clinic at the Carlsbad City Library on
Dove Lane on Oct. 1 with 12 attendees.
5.Pumpkin Festival
The Georgina Cole Library hosted its inaugural family Pumpkin Festival – a celebration of
fall, pumpkins, and Halloween. 81 attendees joined the event on Oct. 26. The program
consisted of crafts, games, and other similar activities. In addition, the library partnered
with the San Diego Food Bank to hold a “harvest” in the form of a food drive at the event.
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In conjunction with the Pumpkin Festival, the library held a month-long virtual pumpkin
decorating contest. Participants decorated pumpkins as their favorite literary characters.
The winning submissions for children’s (Meg by Juliet) and adult (Charlotte by Cathleen) are
below.
6. Citizens Academy
Library staff hosted a session of the city’s six session Fall Citizens Academy at the Dove
Library on Oct. 13. Citizens Academy is an opportunity for city staff to share with the
community the roles of the various city departments and talk about ways the community
can get involved. Highlights included raffle items designed by Exploration HUB staff, a
“trade show” in the Kulchin Courtyard featuring the Parks & Recreation and Library &
Cultural Arts departments, and an overview of the departments core services.
Programs:
7. Carlsbad Reads Together
Children’s Librarian Missy Shaw and Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo launched the second
round of voting for the Carlsbad Reads Together 2023 title selection. Voting opened on Oct.
14 and concluded on Oct. 25 with a total of 126 votes submitted. The selected title will be
revealed after the author contract is finalized.
8. Storytime Theater
In the spirit of Halloween, Storytime Theater shared a Star Wars costume party puppet
show on Oct. 27. Library Assistant Hugo Ricalday-Cuevas, Library Technicians Sheryl Goto
and Elizabeth Curley led everyone in songs and stories.
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9. Tuesday Afternoon Adventure – Fire Prevention Week
Cole Children’s Division partnered with the Carlsbad Fire Department for a Fire Prevention
Week program during Tuesday Afternoon Adventures. 47 attendees learned about fire
prevention, heard stories about firefighters, made a craft and even met Sparky the Fire Dog.
Fire Prevention Week was the week of Oct. 9, with the event taking place on Oct. 11.
10. Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, all library locations hosted special storytime and
craft events for families. Patrons enjoyed making an ojo de dios (Eye of God)) and a flower
headband craft. Ojo de dios crafts are traditional to the Huichol Indigenous communities of
Latin America often given to newborns, children and others to be protected by the Gods.
The flower headband is associated with and was popularized by the renowned Mexican
painter Frida Kahlo and often worn during Day-of-the-Dead celebrations. A combined total
of 62 participants enjoyed one of the events held by all three library locations.
• 27 at the Cole Library
• 20 at the Dove Library
• 15 at the Library Learning Center
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11.Sugar Skull Craft
Community members had the opportunity to learn about the centuries-old tradition of
remembrance of departed loved ones, Día de los Muertos. The festivities included
decorating a sugar skull, making a greeting card with Cultural Arts’ Pop-Up Instructors at the
Library Learning Center, and a bilingual special performance by youth singer Maya Jaimes of
Tierra Caliente Academy. 121 community members participated in events hosted at all
library locations.
•39 at the Cole Library
•36 at the Dove Library
•46 at the Library Learning Center
12.Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
Families searched for the pocket monsters, also known as Pokemon, in the Children’s Area
at the Dove Library in the month of October to encourage visitors to explore various areas
of the library. This new self-directed activity created by Library Assistant Hugo Ricalday-
Cuevas was well received, and over 200 patrons completed the challenge.
13.Human Genome Project – DNA Interest Group
Professional genealogist Kelli Bergheimer presented on the Human Genome Project at the
DNA Interest Group partnership program between North San Diego County Genealogical
Society (NSDCGS) and the library. The Human Genome Project made DNA testing affordable
and available for genealogists. This presentation explained how the information can be used
to help people understand their DNA and health reports. The program was offered both in
person and virtually with a combined attendance of 29.
14.Focus On
Library Technician Jenna Soliani presented a Focus On class that taught patrons how to use
the FindAGrave website to help locate death dates, burial information, and photos of
tombstones for genealogy research. This hands-on computer class was offered at the
Library Learning Center and had an attendance of six.
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15.Land Records – Genealogy
Professional genealogist Lisa Medina provided a lecture on using United States land records
for genealogy research as part of the Genealogy Program Meeting partnership program
between the NSDCGS and the library. Lisa introduced the history of how land has been
divided, surveyed, granted, claimed, and sold in what is now the United States, and how this
history can guide genealogical research. She also reviewed resources for locating land
records for family history research. The program was offered in person and virtually with a
total attendance of 67.
Special Projects:
16.Teen Art Display
An art exhibit was installed in the Adult & Teen Services area at the Cole Library. Provided
by Carlsbad Sister City Association, the artwork is from a teen art contest about water
conservation. 14 pieces of artwork are on display for the public to view and enjoy. This
display will be available for viewing for a minimum of six months.
17.October Teen Calendar
Teen Librarian Ashleigh Hvinden and Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo collaborated with
Principal Librarian Laura Mendez and the Communications Department to create a new
teen calendar that can be printed from the website when requested. This new print-on-
demand teen calendar template will save paper (staff won’t have to request a certain
number be pre-printed every month) while still meeting the needs of patrons that want a
calendar in hand. The first calendar for October is published on the library’s website.
Accomplishments:
18.Foundations of Early Literacy
The following Bilingual Services Technicians completed the course “Foundations of Early
Literacy” offered through the Library Juice Academy on Oct. 2. The course was paid for by
the Family Literacy Grant to provide staff with a deeper understanding of early literacy and
child development.
•Jasmine Venancio
•Linsey Brizuela
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• Emily Sirkin
• Amairani Palacios
• Fanny Cruz
19. Scholarship
Community Outreach Supervisor Bilingual Services Mayra Turchiano won a scholarship
through the California Libraries Learn (CALL) program to attend the 2022 International
Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums held at the Pechanga Resort in
Temecula, CA. Mayra had the opportunity to connect with and view presentations from
archives, libraries, and museum professionals from countries as far as New Zealand,
Australia, Thailand, and England.
Community Connections:
20. Latino Book & Family Festival
Bilingual Services Technicians Yazmin Cervantes and Emily Sirkin, and Community Outreach
Supervisor Carrie Scott staffed an outreach table at the Latino Book & Family Festival on
Oct. 15 at MiraCosta College. The event was held to reach out to Latino families and youth
to highlight the importance of literacy and awareness of college, career paths and
community resources. The table was visited by 362 community members who received 200
books, children’s masks, toys, and information about literacy, high school diplomas and
bilingual programs at the Carlsbad City Libraries.
21. Costume Drive
The Library Learning Center collected new costumes, masks, Halloween crafts, small toys
and candy to support families impacted by domestic violence in partnership with Your Safe
Place. The collection drive yielded 15 full costumes, 13 accessories and one mask for a
combined total of 29 donated items.
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22.Books To Go
Pedaling around Carlsbad, the Books To Go book bike team hosted 11 events and engaged
with 919 people. At the Farmer’s Market and at the Sea Wall, 446 community members
were reached. On five trips to local schools, they connected with 63 preschoolers, 325
elementary school students and 104 teens. Books To Go events promote reading, library
services, library events and traffic safety.
Patron Stories (heard around the library)
Girl Scout Troop 1054 sent a thank you card to Missy Shaw for conducting a tour and scavenger
hunt with them.
“I love this place. I love this library even though I no longer live in Carlsbad. It’s always so clean.
Everyone is so nice” Library Learning Center patron
Five-star review posted on Google, “A great smart place that's chill. Quiet. No 'tude from staff.
Kid friendly, for the well behaved.”-Learning Center patron
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EXHIBIT 2 LIBRARY MONTHLY STATISTICS
October 2022
October 2019
(Pre-COVID-19)
October
2022
Total Library Hours Open 840 621
Total Visitors On-site
(2022 includes curbside) 58,532 34,966
Library Services
Circulation of Library Materials 95,259 72,036
eAudiobook/eBook/eMagazine Downloads
Audio/Video Streaming*
*Available offerings have adjusted
2022: Kanopy relaunched Aug. 1; Hoopla launched Aug. 17
13,833
1,260
17,430
665
Circulation Total 110,352 90,131
Reference Questions 16,564 10,903
Technology
eResource Use
Web Sessions
In-House Computer Use
7,082
41,189
7,466
6,955
37,331
2,491
Programs, Facility Usage
Number of Programs Presented
(On-site, Off-site, 2022 includes virtual)
Programs Attendance
234
7,085
93
3,505
Number of Community Rentals
Community Rentals Attendance
96
5,716
70
2,963
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