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Home My WebLink About2024-06-26; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Reports for May 2024 Meeting Date: June 26, 2024 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 2024 District: All Recommended Action Receive the Narrative Report and Statistical Report for May 2024. Executive Summary The board will review the library’s monthly narrative and statistical report for May 2024. These reports provide a summary of work completed across all Carlsbad City Library locations as well as data and information about the services and programs provided for the community. Explanation & Analysis None. Fiscal Analysis No financial impact. Next Steps None. Environmental Evaluation This item does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits 1. Narrative report for May 2024 2. Statistical report for May 2024 June 26, 2024 Item #1 Page 1 of 5 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report Exhibit 1 Carlsbad City Library Monthly Report May 2024 Highlights: 1. Author Events • Jayci Lee Author Event Romance novelist Jayci Lee appeared in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium on May 3 as part of the library’s celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Month. Lee’s books are centered around a Korean main character. Lee discussed her, writing process, favorite romance tropes, tenure working for Harlequin, her journey to learn English and her two upcoming book releases (one earning a starred review in the Library Journal). Librarians Ashleigh Hvinden and Liza Blue facilitated the event with 19 patrons in attendance. • Ann Napolitano Author Event Staff hosted award-winning author Ann Napolitano in the Children’s Garden at Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane on May 11. Perched in the gazebo, Napolitano discussed her writing journey before a crowd of 125 attendees who were seated across the lawn. Ann spoke about the re-release of her first book, what it was like to be selected for Oprah's book club, the television adaptation process and future projects. • Christopher Reich & Parker Adams Author Event The library’s Author Team welcomed thriller and mystery writers Christopher Reich and Parker Adams to the Schulman Auditorium on May 17. The authors interviewed each other and delighted the crowd with their energy and enthusiasm. The pair discussed their writing process, what inspires them, their publication journey, and pre-publication careers. Reich revealed that his book, "Matterhorn," is being considered for adaptation by the singer Drake's production company. 29 people attended the event. Community Connections: 2. School Tours The Dove Library welcomed two TK classroom visits from San Elijo Elementary School on May 16 and 24. Library Assistants Brandon Tiongison, Hugo Ricalday-Cuevas and Kylee Seal lead the tour. The students learned how to return books, toured the children’s area, attended a story time, and participated in a scavenger hunt. Digital library card applications were sent home with students in advance to obtain parental signatures, resulting in staff processing 30 library cards to hand out to the students. June 26, 2024 Item #1 Page 2 of 5 3.Gemological Institute Green Fair Lead Librarian Darin Williamson and Librarian Sameera Redkar attended the Green Fair event at the Gemological Institute of America on May 8 to inform students about library services and programs. They spoke with 221 community members, gave away books and seeds, signed up 12 people for new library cards and promoted eResource Libby. 4.Hot Rods and Cool Treats Lead Librarian Darin Williamson rode the Book Bike to the Hot Rods and Cool Treats event at Pine Avenue Park on May 11. Darin spoke with 137 people and gave out books and Mexican Sunflower Seeds while promoting the upcoming Grow Your Garden, Fix-It Clinic, Local Author Fair, eNewsletter signups, eResources and other library programs. 5.Sage Creek High School Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo presented on popular Latina authors to a group of nine high school students. The event held on May 14 at Sage Creek High School and was organized by the local non-profit MANA De North County. Students who attended received books, library tote bags and information about library resources. MANA is an organization focused on empowering Latinas through education, leadership, development, health and fitness, cultural awareness, community service and advocacy. 6.Poinsettia Elementary School Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo presented to ten parents with students in K-5 grade at Poinsettia Elementary School on May 15. The event was organized by Eloisa Ortiz- Lopez who is the Carlsbad Unified School District Community Liaison for English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). ELAC is a school-based committee that advises school officials on programs and services for English learners. The committee is made up of parents, staff, and community members. Parents who attended received information about the 2024 Summer Reading Adventure, library programs, services, and resources. June 26, 2024 Item #1 Page 3 of 5 7.ELAC at Carlsbad High School Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo presented to 20 parents with students in K-12 grade at the ELAC meeting at Carlsbad High School. This event, held on May 21, and was organized by Stacy Ross who is the Carlsbad Unified School District Secondary English Learner Resource Teacher. 8.Village Voices Principal Librarian Laura Mendez attended Village Voices at the New Village Arts Theater on May 14 and shared information to 63 attendees about the upcoming Summer Reading Adventure. Village Voices is a bimonthly meeting held by the Carlsbad Village Association for business owners and community members for networking and resource sharing. 9.Outreach for PRIDE Library Technicians Jade MacEoghain and Melinda Pitula attended a Pride program event at Carlsbad High School over lunch on May 29. Staff worked with 40 students. This event was a collaboration with Carlsbad High School’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) student club. Students learned about library services and Summer Reading Adventure while making vision boards with supplies brought from the library. Patron Stories (heard around the library): 10.Temporary Residents A family who temporarily relocated to Carlsbad from Sweden started using the library regularly and became acquainted with library staff. They stopped by the children’s desk at the Dove Library to share that their relocation was coming to an end, and they would be moving back to Sweden. They were grateful for the library services, welcoming staff, and wished the Dove Library was their home library in Sweden. June 26, 2024 Item #1 Page 4 of 5 Exhibit 2 LIBRARY MONTHLY STATISTICS May 2024 May 2023 May 2024 Total Library Hours Open 714 726 Total Visitors On-site (includes curbside) 37,561 43,357 Library Services Circulation of Library Materials 75,232 86,776 eAudiobook/eBook/eMagazine Downloads Audio/Video Streaming 20,848 874 24,556 1,147 Circulation Total 96,954 112,479 Reference Questions 10,871 10,191 Technology eResource Use Library Website Sessions In-House Computer Use 7,968 38,423 3,074 4,607 39,675 3,983 Programs, Facility Usage Number of Programs Presented (on-site, off-site, includes virtual) Programs Attendance 113 4,443 131 4,117 Number of Community Rentals Community Rentals Attendance 67 5,595 80 4,676 June 26, 2024 Item #1 Page 5 of 5 (carlsbad City Library Et 0000 ~ ~ [E 0 fl □ ~t ooo D~Cl c=)