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Home My WebLink About2023-03-22; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Reports for February 2023Meeting Date: March 22, 2023 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 February 2023 District: All Recommended Action Receive the Narrative Report and Statistical Report for February 2023. Executive Summary/Discussion The board will review the library’s monthly narrative and statistical report for February 2023. 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 provided 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 February 2023 2.Statistical report for February 2023 March 22, 2023 ITEM 1 Page 1 of 7 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report EXHIBIT 1 Carlsbad City Library Monthly Library Report February 2023 Highlights: 1. Hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club Librarian Emily Hardy and Library Technician Karen Tinajero-Vazquez hosted a virtual graphic novel book discussion honoring Black History Month on Feb. 28. The group read the graphic retelling of Octavia E. Butler’s “Kindred” encouraging patrons to discover and use Hoopla. Of the 12 participants, six were first-time Carlsbad Library book club attendees, most of whom were in their twenties and thirties, a demographic that is not commonly represented in the library’s adult book clubs. The novel takes an uncompromising look at the horror of slavery. Staff were pleased by the meaningful, passionate, and respectful conversation the book discussion made possible. 2. Carlsbad Reads Together The 2023 Carlsbad Reads Together book selections have been announced. This program is an annual celebration connecting the entire Carlsbad community through reading. Special programming and events for Carlsbad Reads Together begin in April and continue all month long. Carlsbad Reads Together is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library. • Adult Selection - “The Line Becomes a River” by Francisco Cantú. This true story of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent’s experience on the front lines of the US-Mexico border presents a nuanced, balanced view of courage and compassion in the line of duty. Readers may reserve a copy from the Carlsbad City Library, available in English and Spanish, in book, eBook or eAudiobook formats. A live virtual author event with Francisco Cantú will be held on April 27 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. • Teen Selection - “Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story” by Lilliam Rivera. This year’s teen selection is available on the new eResource Hoopla, and in the library catalog. “Unearthed” reimagines the story of DC Comics’ Green Lantern Jessica Cruz with a tale of immigration, family and overcoming fear to inspire hope. • Children's Selection - “Bright Star” by Yuyi Morales. This title tells the story of a fawn making her way through a landscape teeming with flora and fauna inspired by our region. This book is available in English and Spanish, perfect for very young children looking for their place in a world full of uncertainty. Copies are available from the Carlsbad City Library on Hoopla, eAudiobook or read-along format. March 22, 2023 ITEM 1 Page 2 of 7 EXHIBIT 1 3. My Path to Carlsbad Story Showcase As part of this years’ Carlsbad Reads Together program, the Carlsbad City Library will create a special exhibit featuring stories of how Carlsbad families arrived in the city. Stories will be artfully showcased in the Georgina Cole Library display case and shared on the Carlsbad Reads Together webpage. Submissions are accepted March 1 - 30 and stories will be on display at the Georgina Cole Library April 1 – 30. Patrons can submit a story by completing a form online or in person at the Information Desk at any of the three library locations. Story stations are available at the Carlsbad Senior Center and Lola’s 7 Up Market & Deli during the month of March to collect submissions. Programs: 4. Irish Genealogical Records Genealogist Ron Gilmore provided a lecture on Irish genealogical records, where they are located and how to access them in Dublin, Belfast and elsewhere, as part of the Genealogy Program Meeting partnership program between the North San Diego County Genealogical Society and the library. He included tips on investigating, travel, currency, customs and touring, allergy management, car rentals, and more using tales of his personal travels and photographs as illustration. This hybrid program was offered in- person and virtually with an attendance of 73. 5. Libros & Loteria - Teen Librarian Ashleigh Hvinden and Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo hosted Libros & Loteria where teens participated in a Harry Potter themed loteria game. A variety of books were shared as prizes and staff used the time to connect with the teens. 6. Tinker Tuesday On Feb. 28, Agua Hedionda Discovery Center presented two of their avian educational ambassadors, a western screech owl, Tecolote, and the Peregrine falcon, Celerity. The center’s staff answered questions from 63 attendees and shared bird related crafts. Other Tinker Tuesday programs in February centered on Black History Month by exploring inventors, poets, and visual artists. Services: 7. Career Online High School A Career Online High School scholarship was awarded to a Carlsbad resident who is seeking an advanced position at her place of employment. Six students are currently enrolled and progressing through the Career Online High School diploma program. March 22, 2023 ITEM 1 Page 3 of 7 EXHIBIT 1 Community Connections: 8. Sage Creek High School Event On Feb. 14, Librarian Ashleigh Hvinden and Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo attended an outreach event at Sage Creek High School and spoke to 65 teens. The team highlighted the teen book club and gave away books, calendars, de-stress kits from the staff at TrueCare and seed bookmarks. Staff networked with the school's Library Media Technician Golnessa Shali to discuss how best to support her and partnership opportunities for the future. Christina and Ashleigh are scheduled to return to Sage Creek in May. 9. AARP Outreach AmeriCorps member Mihoko Z. and Community Outreach Supervisor Carrie Scott were available at the Carlsbad Senior Center on Feb. 21 with a focus on reaching the AARP tax clients. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are providing taxpayers in communities nationwide with free tax preparation filing services through April 13. Staff spoke with 30 people about the free programs and services offered at the three Carlsbad libraries. Staff are providing this outreach opportunity at the Senior Center once per week during the 2023 tax season. Special Projects: 10. New Reader Books Literacy Services received the last order of Adult New Reader books for the literacy collection at the Library Learning Center. The New Reader collection is now complete with 105 books. These books are the result of an LSTA-funded project where adult literacy staff and volunteers received training on how to write at accessible reading levels for adult learners, then put those skills to work by publishing books. The goal of this project was to publish over 100 literacy-level books available for free online or for purchase in print to build literacy collections in libraries. Carlsbad City Library staff who participated were Library Technicians Michelle Williams (three books), Marin Faeyera, née Fantino (two books); Library Assistant Sandra Riggins (three books); Community Outreach Supervisor Carrie Scott (two books) and former Library Technician Drea Giaconelli (one book). These books have transformed the literacy program by offering a March 22, 2023 ITEM 1 Page 4 of 7 EXHIBIT 1 broad selection of adult-interest books that each include Tutor Tips for additional reading and writing practice. In addition, a popular New Reader book club, co-facilitated by AmeriCorps Member Mihoko Z. and Library Technician Michelle Williams features a book from this collection every month. Other: 11. Learning Center Van The Learning Center’s new van was picked up at Fleet Services on Feb. 3. It is a beautiful new Ford Transit 10-passenger van, complete with many modern features, including back-up and overhead cameras and USB ports for the passenger seats. It drives like a dream and has that new-car smell. The van's first voyage will be to take staff and adult literacy learners to the Writer-to-Writer awards on March 11, an event that recognizes winners of a letter-writing contest. Our former donated Sprinter van, affectionately called “Bessie,” will be auctioned at a future date. Bessie was originally used to shuttle special needs students from Carlsbad High School back and forth between the Learning Center and CHS for tutoring, a program that is no longer needed. March 22, 2023 ITEM 1 Page 5 of 7 EXHIBIT 1 Patron Stories (heard around the library): 1. One of the adult literacy learners shared that she went shopping for a specific item at Costco, which she was having trouble finding. She decided to try to read the labels, and she was able to find it! March 22, 2023 ITEM 1 Page 6 of 7 EXHIBIT 2 LIBRARY MONTHLY STATISTICS February 2023 February 2022 February 2023 Total Library Hours Open 573 573 Total Visitors On-site (includes curbside) 31,615 33,797 Library Services Circulation of Library Materials 63,838 68,418 eAudiobook/eBook/eMagazine Downloads Audio/Video Streaming* 15,684 54 17,632 685 *Available offerings have adjusted 2022: Kanopy relaunched Aug. 1; Hoopla launched Aug. 17 Circulation Total 79,576 86,735 Reference Questions 9,379 10,692 Technology eResource Use Library Website Sessions In-House Computer Use 8,756 35,413 1,641 6,197 34,019 2,592 Programs, Facility Usage Number of Programs Presented (on-site, off-site, includes virtual) Programs Attendance 31 863 98 3,429 Number of Community Rentals Community Rentals Attendance 22 951 55 3,019 March 22, 2023 ITEM 1 Page 7 of 7 (carlsbad City Library m: 0000 ~ ~ [I] 0 (1 □ ~t ooo 0