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6.1 SR 06-05-2023Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 6.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by PresentationsJune 5, 2023 Tina Allard, City Clerk Item Description Reviewed by Library Board Annual Report Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Receive report. Background/Discussion Library Board Chair Isaac Blaske, Board Member Carole Boelter, and Patron Services Supervisor Jeannette Burkhardt will be in attendance to provide their reports. Jeannette will introduce the new Elk River Library Services Coordinator, Margot Barry. Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal City mission Attachments Annual Report Letter from Chair Blaske The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei ly. M TUREJ Updated: Januay 2023 PROGRAMS The Summer Reading Program and Winter Reading Program were available to patrons both in their local library and online through the Beanstack app. 2,555 a teens & adults participated in � Winter Reading Program Additional programs and events region -wide were storytimes and book clubs. Also, we offered numerous programs that were made possible with the Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment. r ofw JaxN S�AV[R GiRISHANI W I t l I A M KENT -JUDGE'S ��4` , .�' KRUEGER • '� LIST GRRL Vision: The Neighborhood Gateway: Inspiring Central Minnesota to shape the future through exploration, knowledge and connection. EXPLORE LEARN. III CONNECT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW -- County & City Agreements .... $7,281,947 Patron Receipts...........................$105,268 Grants & State Aid ...................$1,660,390 Interest & Other Receivables ... $117,200 Gifts & Donations........................$347,052 Cash Reserves..............................$716,295 Total Revenue........................$10,225,152 W 94 1 1& * Salaries & Benefits ...................$7,394,430 Library Materials......................$1,065,130 Operating & Other Expenses .... $954,923 Grant & Fund Balance .................$648,496 Capital Investments ......................$79,504 Patron Programming & Communications.........................$213,439 Total Expenses.......................$10,355,922 o00 18,232 143,520 2,455,176 299,366 185,350 new library cards reference questions physical items checked out a -books downloaded database resources answered accessed 84,726 954,824 243 227 7,811 card holders est. library visitors librar staff y members volunteers volunteer hours $56,702 Year -End Campaign a $20,159 In -Kind Donations $26,330 Locally Growin' Fundraiser Ed Popp* Benton County Randy Winscher* Morrison County Jayne Dietz Sherburne County Mary Eberley Sherburne County Lisa Fobbe* Sherburne County Alan Amdahl Stearns County Zurya Anjum Stearns County George Fielder Stearns County Lynn Grewing Stearns County Leigh Lenzmeier* Stearns County Gary Kneisl* Todd County Wayne Bauernschmitt Wright County Melissa Fee Wright County Christine Husom* Wright County Jacey Wallace Wright County *County Commissioners $10,025 SRP Sponsorships 99 $23,521 Friends of the Library groups THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS 2022 Scholar -level ($1,000+) donors: Bernatello's Foods Bernie Berns Blattner Company Central MN Noon Optimist Club Clearwater Lions Charles P. Ehten Denis and Susanna Hynes Gwen and Mark Kranz High Points Networks, LLC Infinite Eye Care Marilyn Savage Mark and Ann Theten Trust Marksman Metal Company Rockford Lions Club St. Cloud Reading Room Society and several anonymous donors Library Board Annual Report To: Elk River City Council From: Isaac Blaske; Elk River Library Board Chair Date: June 5, 2023 The purpose of the Elk River Public Library Board is to oversee the physical facility and grounds housing the Elk River Public Library and to promote the best possible use of all library resources to the entire community. As a team we are responsible for ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere, promoting the library, representing and advocating for residents, planning physical improvements, and connecting with community partners. In year since our last update, we have worked closely with the Great River Regional Library to reinforce a collaborative relationship with they city. From staying updated and providing feedback on their excellent programing we have also been striving for even more community engagement. In 2022 the library took part in the Elk River Farmers market and the board is excited to be partnering with Great River staff to staff a booth at Elk Riverfest this year. In terms of facility, the library itself tremendous asset to the community. Over the last year there have been smaller update such as painting, upholstery of chairs for patrons, and new chairs for the staff. In the longer term there will be need for flooring, but nothing is imminent. Overall, the Great River Regional Library team is a great partner for Elk River and together we provide an excellent service to the community. Great River Regional Library ELK RIVER BRANCH CITY COUNCIL YEAR IN REVIEW: 2022 Active Digital G'"' Items in Catalog Online Catalog r �✓ i1 . Library Users 860,300 Requests 13,104 727,403 ®- Digital Library Titles 14379,168 Checkout Sessions 24,389 Computer Uses 54,272 Digital Checkouts 268,147 Wireless Connections Items Checked Out 43,171 2,485,172 ilk Borrowers by County Benton 5,941 Stearns Morrison 6,295 Todd Sherburne 14,543 Wright 26,710 3,725 25,708 err 12 Virtual Reference Assistance 2,144 GRRL Staff 236 • `rYVolunteers 185 RLL Sartell Locker Checkout Items System Sessions Checked Out 2,067 15,798 Summer Reading Program Participation 10,823 uflbIN4 COLORS Tour WORLD ,i Winter Reading Program Participation 2,463 ,,117 items checked out t 824 library visits The IlbrJry a3verdped iwer 18, "U vislbors reeky! wro r,drne tlx 9i�u Eih n Summer Reading Prvgrem prrIticaRzirsks IOUs .� Usk l , Winter Reading PMgTejM ptartiCIPO tS 315*574 ' digital r'1 t,erials accessed reference questlons answered 84t726 cardholders 243 GRRL staff it rrlern bers Library Highlights WiFi 2:��> ill INES11 Story Strolls with Sherburne County Parks & City of Elk River Elk River Stories Historical Graphic Novel — Teen Book Club 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten graduates Elk River Stories Programs for all ages and interests A �i Friends Support: Book Sales Questions? 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