HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-23; Library Board of Trustees; ; Summer Reading Adventure Final Report
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Meeting Date: Aug. 23, 2023
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Hugo Ricalday-Cuevas, Children’s Services Library Assistant
Ashleigh Hvinden, Teen Services Librarian
Staff Contact: Hugo Ricalday-Cuevas, hugo.ricaldaycuevas@calsbadca.gov
Ashleigh Hvinden, ashleigh.hvinden@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Summer Reading Adventure Final Report
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive the final report from staff on the Summer Reading Adventure program for 2023.
Executive Summary/Discussion
The final report of Summer Reading Adventure 2023 program will be presented. The report will
include a summary of statistics, the teen volunteers, special performer presentations, and
reading rewards.
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
Summer Reading Adventure
Final Report
Hugo Ricalday-Cuevas,Library Assistant
Ashleigh Hvinden, Librarian
Aug. 23, 2023
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THANK YOU TO THE
FRIENDS OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY!
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2023 RECAP
•June 20 – Aug. 5
•Theme: “Find Your Voice”
•Returning services: Teen volunteers, StoryWalk and
Page Turner Adventures
•New in 2023: Bingo and return of in-person
performances
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•Bingo
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MARKETING MATERIALS
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MARKETING VIDEO
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REWARDS
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STORYWALK
Book Selections:
•“Ear Worm” by Johanna Knowles
•“Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem” by
Amanda Gorman
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STORYWALK
Locations:
•Buena Vista Reservoir Park
•La Costa Canyon Park
•Leo Carrillo Rancho Historic Park
•Maxton Brown Park
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EVENTS SPONSORED BY FRIENDS
OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY
Twinkle Time – Attendance: 209
Wonders of Wildlife – Attendance: 386
David Cousin – Attendance: 320
Zany Zoe – Attendance: 378
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EVENTS SPONSORED BY FRIENDS
OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY
Drumming with Chazz– Attendance: 260
Party Puppet Show – Attendance: 344
Arty Loon – Attendance: 344
Michael Rayner – Attendance: 90
Tracy Badua – Attendance: 11
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2023 STATISTICS
1,244
In-person
Reports
Full Bingo card
459
990
One line of Bingo
2,626
Registrations
21,272
Completed Activities
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REWARD STATISTICS
Registration Bingo! (One line) Bingo Blackout
Ages 0 – 4 436 216 119
Grades K - 5 1,336 501 217
Grades 6 – 12 351 137 59
Adults 503 136 64
TOTAL 4,075
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2022 vs. 2023
13%
In-person Report
Increase Rewards Redemption
Increase
29%
22%
Registration
Increase
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TAKEAWAYS
Summer Reading Adventure 2023 was a success!
Patrons enjoyed:
•Bingo
•Earning free books
•In-person performances
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QUESTIONS?
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