HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-22; Library Board of Trustees; ; Carlsbad City Library Children's Services Division Overview
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Meeting Date: Feb. 22, 2023
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Allyson Goodwin, Senior Librarian
Bill Sannwald, Senior Librarian
Staff Contact: Allyson Goodwin, Senior Librarian
allyson.goodwin@ carlsbadca.gov, 442-977-5699
Bill Sannwald, Senior Librarian
bill.sannwald@carlsbadca.gov, 442-977-5701
Subject: Carlsbad City Library Children’s Services Division Overview
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive an overview from staff on current and future services provided by the Children’s
Services division.
Executive Summary/Discussion
Senior Librarians Ally Goodwin and Bill Sannwald will present an overview of operations by the
Children’s Services Division. Topics will include core services, programming, staff training,
notable accomplishments, and upgrades to the physical space within the libraries.
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
None.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
Carlsbad City Library
Children’s Division
Ally Goodwin & Bill Sannwald
Senior Librarians –Children’s Services
Library & Cultural Arts
Feb. 22, 2023
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Who Are We?
•Ally –Dove Library
Bill –Cole Library
•It all began in 1993
•Background in
Children’s Services
•Playful, open, and
curious in our
service
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What Does Children’s
Services Do?
•Foster a life-long love of
learning
•Provide quality resources
that assist in learning
•Partner with community-
based organizations
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How Do We Do
Our Work?
•Materials
•Programs
•Spaces
•Trained Staff
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Materials
•Provide a wide
variety of quality
materials; to read,
listen to, and learn
from
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Programs
•Provide diverse
and inclusive
programs for all
ages and stages of
children
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Spaces
•Create warm and welcoming spaces to spark curiosity and learning
•Cole
•New paint
•Art hanging system
•Tactile wall tiles
•Dove
•New Book Display furniture
•Leichtag Family Discovery Center
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Trained Staff
•Summits
•SWOT analysis
•Storytime Standards
•Outreach (this year)
•Collection Development
(this year)
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Library-Wide Programs
•Winter Reading Challenge
•Carlsbad Reads Together
•Summer Reading Adventure
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Looking Ahead
•Outreach
•Partnerships
•Collection
•Staff
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Conclusion
•We are here for children and caregivers
•We support all stages of a child’s development
•We provide a variety of exciting and interactive programs
•We get to have a lot of fun doing our jobs!
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Questions for Us
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