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Home My WebLink About2023-06-28; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Reports for May 2023 Meeting Date: June 28, 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 May 2023 District: All Recommended Action Receive the Narrative Report and Statistical Report for May 2023. Executive Summary/Discussion The board will review the library’s monthly narrative and statistical reports for May 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 May 2023 2. Statistical report for May 2023 June 28, 2023 Item #1 Page 1 of 6 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report Exhibit 1 Carlsbad City Library Monthly Library Report May 2023 Highlights: 1. Start Your Business in Carlsbad Partnering with MiraCosta College and the City’s Small Business Development Center, Adult & Teen Services hosted two events at the Georgina Cole Library that focused on starting a business in Carlsbad. • May 18: Instructor Irma Ramos used the Lean Canvas and value proposition model to guide 21 attendees on developing a proof of concept, confirming viability, and developing a systematic approach to success for their business. • May 25: An informative session titled “What it Takes to Succeed, Financing, Taxes & Business Entities” had 26 attendees. 2. Seguimos Creando Enlaces 2023 Library Conference Community Outreach Supervisor and planning committee member of the binational Seguimos Creando Enlaces conference Mayra Turchiano, supported the presentation of “Seguimos Creando Enlaces 2023 Library Conference: Open Minds, Open Doors” on May 12. The conference was held at the San Diego Central Library with 167 people in attendance from both the U.S. and Mexico. This year’s conference opened with a keynote presentation from beloved children’s author and illustrator Yuyi Morales, and featured 2Spirit storyteller Juan Reynoso. Two staff members from the Carlsbad City Library participated in the conference. June 28, 2023 Item #1 Page 2 of 6 Programs: 3. Grow Your Garden: Garden to Table The Adult & Teen Services division partnered with the Carlsbad Community Garden Collaborative on May 27 for the second event in our annual gardening series. Professional chef and Pine Avenue gardener Kyle Dixon taught a class of 25 students how to incorporate your garden vegetables and herbs into making delicious aromatic meals while cooking. 65 gardeners swapped crops, plants and succulents before and after this informative gardening class. The program was held outside of the main entrance of the library. 4. New Reader Book Club AmeriCorps Member Mihoko Z. and Library Technician Michelle Williams facilitated the New Reader book club. Five learners read and discussed “Loss” written by Literacy Services staff member Michelle Williams. 5. Summer Reading Adventure 2023 Teen Librarian Ashleigh Hvinden and Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo received 172 applications for the Summer Reading Adventure Teen volunteer opportunity. Orientations will be held in early June at all three library locations and virtually to accommodate youth volunteers’ scheduling needs. 6. Kate White Author Event Kate White, author of “Between Two Strangers” visited the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane on May 23. She discussed her new book, shared insights into her writing career and the art of writing suspense. 45 attendees participated in the book discussion and signing, with opportunities to ask questions. Although it was meant to be a two- author event, Cara Black could not attend due to an unexpected illness. The author team was thrilled with the success of their first daytime/weekday event and plans to explore rescheduling Cara Black's appearance. Services: 7. ESL Classes MiraCosta College’s English as a Second Language classes held at the Library Learning Center concluded for the semester on May 20. Classes will resume in the fall. June 28, 2023 Item #1 Page 3 of 6 Special Projects: 8. My Path to Carlsbad: Librarian Emily Hardy coordinated with Senior Librarian Kristi Bell to digitize the Barrio Museum items borrowed for the My Path to Carlsbad display. Kristi and Emily are discussing different options for archiving the stories from that project as part of the Carlsbad History collection. Community Connections: 9. Storytime Training Library Technician Hannah Lockhart and Senior Librarian Bill Sannwald conducted a storytime training at the Carlsbad-based company Bitchin’ Sauce for four daycare teachers. Hannah and Bill led a storytime for 10 children and the four teachers, provided information about how and why different parts of the storytime were delivered, and provided teachers with a copy of the Children’s Division’s Storytime Curriculum. 10. Encinitas Unified Media Aide Meeting Dove Library hosted the final Encinitas Unified School District Library Media Aide meeting on site on May 15, with Principal Librarian Laura Mendez, and Library Assistants Hugo Ricalday Cuevas and Brandon Tiongison attending. Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo attended the Carlsbad Unified School District Library Media Technician meeting virtually on May 18. 11. Books To Go Biking around Carlsbad, the Books To Go book bike team went to four events and engaged with 628 people. At the Farmer’s Market and Hot Rods & Cool Treats, staff reached 544 community members; at Carlsbad High School, staff interacted with 45 students and teachers; at Valley Middle School, staff met with 39 students, teachers & parents. Our Books To Go events promote reading, online and downloadable services, the city’s Safer Streets initiative, library services and events. 12. District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting: Community Outreach Supervisor Mayra Turchiano and Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo attended the Carlsbad Unified School District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting as guest speakers, sharing information on the Summer Reading Adventure 2023 program, Career Online High School, 1,000 Books before Kindergarten, Mango database to learn English, and storytime programming. The meeting was held on May 24, at Valley Middle School. June 28, 2023 Item #1 Page 4 of 6 13. Girl Scout Collection Drive All library locations supported local Girl Scout Troop 1434 in a collection drive for their Bronze Award Project from May 10-19. Bins and signage were placed in the lobby of each library facility to collect bar soap and travel-sized shampoo bottles to be included in personal care packs that were distributed to 300 students and families in the community. Accomplishments: 14. Serving with a Purpose: Senior Librarian Bill Sannwald attended the Serving with a Purpose conference in Ontario, CA on May 23. It was the tenth anniversary of the conference, and Bill was recognized by the team for his past contributions as a committee member. The conference is in partnership with the California Library Association and focuses on supporting organizations that support libraries, such as friends and foundations. 15. Public Management Academy: On May 11, Senior Librarian Kristi Bell and Community Outreach Supervisor Mayra Turchiano graduated from the Public Management Academy offered through The Centre for Organization Effectiveness. June 28, 2023 Item #1 Page 5 of 6 Exhibit 2 LIBRARY MONTHLY STATISTICS May 2023 May 2022 May 2023 Total Library Hours Open 1Beginning May 8, 2023, expanded library hours 1 hour daily 627 7141 Total Visitors On-site (includes curbside) 30,629 37,561 Library Services Circulation of Library Materials 73,004 75,232 eAudiobook/eBook/eMagazine Downloads Audio/Video Streaming2 17,059 48 20,848 874 2 Available offerings have adjusted 2022: Kanopy relaunched Aug. 1, 2022; Hoopla launched Aug. 17, 2022 Circulation Total 90,111 96,954 Reference Questions 9,954 10,871 Technology eResource Use Library Website Sessions In-House Computer Use 7,838 40,750 2,434 7,968 38,423 3,074 Programs, Facility Usage Number of Programs Presented (on-site, off-site, includes virtual) Programs Attendance 89 2,975 113 4,443 Number of Community Rentals Community Rentals Attendance 40 2,283 67 5,595 June 28, 2023 Item #1 Page 6 of 6 (carlsbad City Library Et 0000 ~ ~ [E 0 fl □ ~t ooo D~Cl c=)