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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 4/11/2023 - 2022 Report To The Community – Poudre River Public Library Districtpage 1 report to the 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OUR LIBRARY FACTS AT A GLANCE books & materials tech access people & programs finances REIGNITING LIBRARY SERVICE welcoming spaces intentional partnerships dynamic services THANK YOU donors & supporters LIBRARY LEADERSHIP TEAM 3 5 7 10 14 18 page 3 Letter from ourExecutive Director 1. page 4 DEAR POUDRE LIBRARIES COMMUNITIES, 2022 was a year of discovery, exploration, and reemergence for Poudre Libraries. My first day as Executive Director was January 4, 2022—right as COVID rates began to spike—which resulted in canceling in-person programs and struggles to have enough healthy staff to keep our building open to the public. Over the course of the year, we were able to cautiously build back our programs, staffing levels, open hours, and to expand our outreach services. I am so grateful to the library staff across the District for remaining committed to serve our community despite the many challenges we faced over the past few years. They found innovative ways to reach out and connect individuals with the knowledge, resources, inspiration, and opportunities that we are here to provide. The big accomplishment of 2022 was creating a new strategic plan that will guide our work for the next three years. The plan was grounded in the information we gathered through a series of community conversations that we conducted over the summer. Through these interactive discussions that asked participants to reflect on their hopes, dreams, and desires for the community, we were able to hone in on seven themes that will serve to inspire how and what we do: Kindness, respect, welcoming Equity, diversity, inclusion Safe, healthy, low crime Affordable, accessible housing, managed growth Environment, sustainability, climate awareness Education, learning, innovation Arts, culture, entertainment I hope you see your own priorities reflected in these and encourage you to explore the many ways Poudre Library creates opportunities and builds connections to strengthen our community. Sincerely, Diane Lapierre, executive director page 5 Our Library 2. page 6 INCLUSION We create opportunities for people to belong, where they are able to learn and grow. We celebrate and reflect the diversity of our community. We are dedicated to free and equal access for all. INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM We champion the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. ACCOUNTABILITY We honor our commitments to the community and to each other. We are stewards of the community trust and tax-funded resources. We maintain high standards in our work within a culture of transparency. MISSION TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND BUILD CONNECTIONS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY VISION TO BE A VIBRANT AND ESSENTIAL CENTER FOR LEARNING, INSPIRATION, AND ENGAGEMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 VALUES CURIOSITY We explore new ideas and knowledge to connect and engage with our customers. COLLABORATION We foster networks and relationships to strengthen the entire community. INNOVATION We dream big. We embrace change and find ways to make a difference in people’s lives. We strive to serve the community with integrity and excellence. page 7 Facts at aGlance 3. page 8 TECH ACCESS BOOKS & MATERIALS PEOPLE & PROGRAMS 93,856 wireless users 289,024appsessions 601,651databasesessions 1,167,534web page views 54,140computer sessions 22,640programattendees 1,464programs held 7,477volunteerhours 808volunteers 19,758newcardholders 103,518totalcardholders 633,723peoplewelcomed 1,774,057 ITEMS IN COLLECTION 86,564 INTERLIBRARY LOANS 325,833 physical items 1,448,224 digital items 2,486,031 ITEMS CHECKED OUT 330,860 holds placed 738,351 digital checkouts 1,747,680 physical checkouts * in person programs resumed in March 2022 page 9 FINANCIALS 90.2% property taxes 6.8% specific ownership 4.6% donations 1.8% intergovernmental grants 0.9% miscellaneous 0.4% fines & fees -4.5% investment income $12,751,471 OPERATING & CAPITAL REVENUE $11,639,460 OPERATING & CAPITAL EXPENDITURES *please note that these are unaudited financials. 52.8% personnel 22.60% contracts 11.6% books & materials 10.7% capital outlay 2.3% supplies page 10 ReignitingLibrary Servicein 2022 4. page 11 IN 2022, as the community continued to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Poudre Libraries was open and resuming full library services. We saw library use return to near pre-pandemic levels, boosted by exciting new programs and services designed around social connection and changing community needs. In April, Poudre Libraries launched its Community Conversations project based on the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation’s “Turn Outward” model. The project aimed to gather, analyze, and share citizen input about our community’s future while also informing the Library’s 2023-2025 strategic plan. We heard from more than 800 people about their hopes, dreams, and aspirations for our community. Community members also shared ideas for ways to strengthen the community and expand library services. A public report of the Community Conversations findings is available online. The Library’s new strategic plan sets priorities for library services over the next three years. By focusing on three strategic areas of service, Poudre Libraries will be in the best position to meet the needs of a growing and changing community: (1) Welcoming Spaces, (2) Intentional Partnerships, and (3) Dynamic Services. An overview of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan focus areas, goals, and initiatives is available at PoudreLibraries.org/about/plans. WELCOMING SPACES We continue to invest in inclusive and accessible libraries, including re-balancing and improving our libraries’ interiors to provide expanded spaces for people and programs. In February, OLD TOWN LIBRARY celebrated a large renovation that extended into many areas of the building, from the lobby book displays and customer service desks to the second floor open layout and community spaces. The Library also received a new roof in 2022. COUNCIL TREE LIBRARY’S updated interior has new carpeting and new furniture for its seating areas. The library’s Teen area got a face lift with flexible, mobile shelving that can be rearranged to accommodate teen programs and services. The Children’s area added more box bins to showcase its collection. WELCOMING EVERYONE We worked to expand the scope of our programs and services to build more inclusive opportunities for library users to learn, grow, and connect. We also looked internally to improve equity and inclusion for library staff. A newly-created EDI Coordinator position and EDI team will guide our ongoing efforts. page 12 AMONG THE NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAMS WERE: Walking Tours Series with City of Fort Collins Historic Preservation team highlighting Fort Collins Black History, Women’s Suffrage, and Latinx Heritage Hispanic Heritage Month community mural project Concierto familiar con 123 Andrés (Family Concert) ESL Book Club Youth Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) Bilingual Storytimes at Harmony Library Spanish-language computer classes INTENTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS Poudre Libraries and partnerships go together like kids and storytimes. In 2022, we strengthened many of our long-time community partnerships by working together in innovative ways, and we established new partnerships to offer additional learning opportunities and access to resources. PROMOTING EARLY LITERACY We collaborated with United Way of Larimer County to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for county residents. UWLC led the effort which included Poudre Libraries, Loveland Public Library, Wellington Library, and Estes Valley Library. By the end of 2022, nearly 5,000 children had registered for the program. CHAMPIONING DEMOCRACY The Library District is uniquely positioned to be a community platform for civic discourse and a champion of democracy. In March, we joined the Deliberative Journalism Project led by Colorado State University’s Center for Public Deliberation. The project’s goal is to spark public discourse on key topics affecting the local community and, by extension, revitalize local journalism. In September, the DJP launched its “The Scoop” discussion series at Old Town Library. For two days in November, Council Tree Library served as an active voting site for Larimer County Elections. The voting site saw more than 1,400 people cast a ballot for local and state elections. ENABLING SECOND CHANCES We established a new partnership with the Colorado Public Defender’s Office to host a Warrant Clearance Event and Community Resource Fair at Old Town Library. The event helped 71 people clear more than 125 low-level, non-violent warrants. The Larimer County District Attorney, Chief Judge, Director of Criminal Justice Services, the Fort Collins Municipal Court, and other local agencies joined us in this effort. page 13 DYNAMIC SERVICES As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic diminished in early 2022, the Library restarted in-person programs, reopened large meeting room reservations for the public, and extended weekend hours at Council Tree Library to meet community demand. We were also able to pursue exciting new initiatives. BRINGING THE LIBRARY TO YOU One of the biggest and most exciting projects to launch in 2022 was the purchase and up-fitting of our new COMMUNITY OUTREACH ELECTRIC VAN. The eVan, named Evie, will expand delivery of essential library services to more remote locations, under-resourced communities, and individuals who are unable to access library buildings. Grant funding for Evie came from Bohemian Foundation, Larimer County, and the City of Fort Collins. The eVan is scheduled to debut in April 2023. The Homebound delivery team added more volunteers to expand the number of individuals they can serve each month with a goal of doubling the number of participants in 2023. Homebound services are available for people with physical limitations due to age, illness, accident, or disabilities that keep them from visiting the library in person. The Book Bike team received the 2022 Community Impact Award from the Association of Bookmobiles and Outreach Services for their community programs and services. From June to September, staff on our electric book bike traveled more than 70 miles to deliver 22 programs for kids, teens, and adults. Storytimes remain the most popular book bike programs: we shared 102 stories and 136 songs in local parks, natural areas, Old Town Square, and other community locations. BUILDING CONNECTIONS By building connections for people through our programs and services, we can help people feel valued, connected, and grounded within their community and within the Library. Our programs created and strengthened personal connections among participants around shared interests. Paint Pouring Art in the Great Outdoors Let’s Discover Picture Books Out and About with Natural Areas Fort Collins Comic Con Seed Swap with Home Grown Food SOME OF THE INNOVATIVE 2022 PROGRAMS INCLUDED: page 14 Thank You 5. page 15 WE HAD another successful year applying for grants to support community programs and services and expand opportunities for learning and connection. Poudre Libraries is deeply thankful for the generosity of our community. In Fall 2022, the District hired its first dedicated Development Officer and will implement its first Annual Fund campaign in 2023 with the theme, A Year of Building Connections. For more information about donating to Poudre Libraries and the Poudre River Library Trust, visit PoudreLibraries.org/donate. Donor list is not a financial statement. 2022 DONATIONS TO POUDRE LIBRARIES IN MEMORY OF EUNICE BLESSING Ana Arellano Carolyn Trimborn IN MEMORY OF JIM BOYD Martha Boone Dan & Merrie Boone Foundation IN MEMORY OF PJ FERLAND Katy Dejonge IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH MALONEY Judy Harrold IN MEMORY OF MARY LOU REUBLIN Robert Greer IN MEMORY OF CYNTHIA WALES Shannon Ragland IN MEMORY OF PENELOPE WEST Kirsten Sampera During 2022, the Library District was fortunate to receive a donation from the estate of Evelyn Traut in the amount of $510,000 for children’s library services. Ms. Traut was a devoted teacher in Poudre School District, and Traut Core Knowledge School was named for her and her sister, Lena. Ms. Traut passed away in December 2021. THE DISTRICT HAD A DISTRIBUTION OF DONORS AT ALL LEVELS: UP TO $499 – 36 DONORS $500 - $4,999 – 11 DONORS OVER $5,000 – 4 DONORS THE LIBRARY DISTRICT RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING MEMORIAL DONATIONS DURING 2022: page 16 THE FOLLOWING DONORS CONTRIBUTED MEMORIAL DONATIONS DURING 2022: IN HONOR OF JAN DEHART Valerie Neff-Rasmussen IN HONOR OF NANCY LINDEMOOD Bridget King Ms. Carol Anderson Mr. Kevin Aycock Mr. Daniel Bauer Ms. Barbara Carrow Ms. Beth Crumm Ms. Aparna Das-Caro Ms. Anne Davis Mr. Donald Cleppe Ms. Emily Dillon Mr. Samuel Elkind Mr. Danny Feig-Sandoval & Ms. Lori Feig-Sandoval Ms. Peggy Ingram Ms. Kathryn Kinser Ms. Mary Elizabeth Lenahan Ms. Dennise Matheson Ms. Claudia Rouge Mr. Wayne Schrader Ms. Natasha Wing Mr. Robert Woody Beedas Thingamajigits Between the Sheets Book Club Bloom Floral Boutique Bohemian Foundation City of Fort Collins Fort Fund City of Fort Collins Office of Equity and Inclusion Copper Muse Distillery Del Corazon Family Fund Eide Charitable Funds THE FOLLOWING DONORS CONTRIBUTED FINANCIAL, IN-KIND, AND GRANT SUPPORT DURING 2022: Elevations Credit Union Fort Collins Reads Fort Collins Youth Clinic Happy Lucky’s Tea House Johnson Entities/Mc Donald’s Restaurants Panorama Eye Care, LLC Paterson Family Foundation Poudre River Friends of the Library Poudre River Library Trust Pour Brothers Community Tavern Schneider Electric North American Foundation The Cupboard The Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries for All Program THESE DONORS CONTRIBUTED OVER $18,000 IN TOTAL BETWEEN THE LIBRARY TRUST, POUDRE LIBRARIES’ CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND ENDOWMENT THROUGH COLORADO GIVES DAY IN 2022: Debra Applin Nick Armstrong Natalie Barnes John Beach Patricia Bell Judy Berganini Barbara Bernstein Nancee Bernstein Douglas Bransen Barbara Branstad Kerry Brookman William Brown Margaret Brown Cynthia Burkhart Kris Cafaro Grant Campbell page 17 Whitney Churchill Fred Colby Theadora Cox Jan Dooley Ken Draves Carol Drungil Claibourne Dungy Christine Frey Robin Gard Monica Gavin Sue Glasscock Mary Hamilton Cindy Haraway Miriam Harris Jacob Hautaluoma Joey Hoefler Lynda Hoffman Linda Hopkins Sonia ImMasche Karen Lampke Diane Lapierre Kathleen Lewis Michael Liggett Sheila Long Amy Lyons Scott McKenzie Rebecca McKeown Harry Mueller William Mygdal Karen Nesler Cara Neth Dorothy Orazem Selena Paulsen Judith Plows M. Virginia Pool Corey Radman Georgia Ray Susan Rayner Theresa Reid Margaret Reeves Cynthia Ross-Bell Connie Salts Kris Saucke Judy Sayre Grim Matt Schild Cynthia Stansfield Jon Stephens Phil Teague Patricia Throgmorton Barbara Walton Maddy Wawro Ryan Wedel Janice Whitaker Michelle Renee White Kurt Woolner John Yule JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE DONATIONS POUDRE LIBRARIES RECEIVED AND FROM WHOM, ARE THE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS LISTED BELOW THAT THOSE DONATIONS HELPED FUND IN 2022. For donors who contributed unrestricted funds, contributions were used for a variety of programming and capital needs, including new document and photo scanners (to be installed in 2023), facilities upgrades to the Council Tree Library, and a new roof at the Old Town Library. Children’s Programs Adult Literacy Programs Fort Collins Book Fest 2023 Summer Reading Challenge 2022 ESL Mentoring Program Old Town Library Renovation Fort Collins Comic Con 2022 IMAGINANTES 2022 Book Club Kits Outreach Mobile Library (Evie) Electric Book Bike Gift-A-Book Collections Noches en Familia at the Museum of Discovery eBooks and Audiobooks continued from previous page TOVA ARAGON Collections Manager KATIE AUMAN Communications & Development Manager KRISTEN DRAPER Old Town Library Manager MARK HUBER IT & Facilities Manager SABRINA LESLIE Human Resources Manager AMY LYONS Finance Officer CURRIE MEYER Council Tree Library Manager IRENE ROMSA Community Outreach Manager MOLLY THOMPSON Harmony Library Manager 2022 LIBRARY LEADERSHIP TEAM DIANE LAPIERRE Executive Director KEN DRAVES Deputy Director BOARD OF TRUSTEES FRED COLBY President MATT SCHILD Vice President COREY RADMAN Secretary / Treasurer RANDYN HEISSERER-MILLER Member at Large ANUJA RILES Member at Large BECKI SCHULZ Member at Large JOE WISE Member at Large page 18 page 19 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2022