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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-22; Library Board of Trustees; ; Carlsbad City Library Children's Services Division Overview Feb. 22, 2023 ITEM 2 Page 1 of 1 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 1 {city of Carlsbad 2 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 {city of Carlsbad 3 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 I I I • I {city of Carlsbad 4 How Do We Do Our Work? •Materials •Programs •Spaces •Trained Staff {city of Carlsbad 5 Materials •Provide a wide variety of quality materials; to read, listen to, and learn from {city of Carlsbad 6 Programs •Provide diverse and inclusive programs for all ages and stages of children {city of Carlsbad 7 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 0 {city of Carlsbad 8 Trained Staff •Summits •SWOT analysis •Storytime Standards •Outreach (this year) •Collection Development (this year) {city of Carlsbad 9 Library-Wide Programs •Winter Reading Challenge •Carlsbad Reads Together •Summer Reading Adventure {city of Carlsbad 10 Looking Ahead •Outreach •Partnerships •Collection •Staff {city of Carlsbad 11 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!  ' ' - _, r\n \ I/ _, - {city of Carlsbad 12 Questions for Us {city of Carlsbad