Library Board

Library Board Meeting Agenda Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (LIMIT 2 MINUTES PER PERSON) 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes a.1. Library Board - 01 May 2025 - Minutes 2 - 29 b. Approve Monthly Expenditures b.1. Monthly Expenditures - May 2025 30 - 40 c. Building Project Update c.1. Building Project Update 41 - 42 Memo: Building Project Update d. Director's Report d.1. Library Director's Report, June 2025 43 - 44 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Strategic Plan Update 45 Memo: Strategic Plan Update b. Election of Officers 46 Election of Officers 2025 c. Statistic of the Month: Programming for Adults 47 - 53 Statistic of the Month: Programming for Adults 7. NEXT MEETING DATE: a. Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 7th at 4:30pm 8. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT  Library Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM Council Chambers The Library Board of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 4:30 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: PRESENT: Gordon Granroth, Vicki Gjovik, Jarell Kuney, Marla Hall, Nicholas Hall, Lisa Naser, Greg Gartner, Ari Dionisopoulos ABSENT: Patty Van Nevel OTHERS Monica LaVold, and Jake Wyrzykowski PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA Marla Hall made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Nicholas Hall seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT (LIMIT 2 MINUTES PER PERSON) We had no members of the community wishing to make a public comment. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 3 FINANCIAL REPORT DIRECTOR'S REPORT Vicki Gjovik made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the understanding that bills will be sent out to the Board as soon as they are submitted. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. APPROVE MONTHLY EXPENDITURES As the meeting took place on the first day of the month, the monthly expenditures were not ready for approval yet. They will be sent to the full Board within the next few days for approval. BUILDING PROJECT Library Board Meeting May 1, 2025 As Noah was not able to be at the meeting, Monica addressed the building project questions. Marla asked about a line item for art. She would like to know if there will be art in the library, preferably art that is created by local artists. Monica inquired if this was meant to be art that is part of the regular decor of the library or art exhibits that may stay temporarily in the library. Marla indicated that both would be wonderful, but her main concern is that we are supporting local artists in our planning. Vicki asked about the fundraising team, and the timeline for some of that work. Noah had indicated to Monica that messages will be going out next week to the fundraising group. NEW BUSINESS Strategic Planning - Community Survey Monica shared a draft of the community survey questions. The Board felt that the survey as presented was too long and asked if it could be shortened a bit. Monica agreed to shorten the survey, and to consider ways to break it into smaller pieces, before being shared with the community at large. The Board does not need to see the next draft before publishing the survey and authorize Monica to oversee the requested changes. Program Comparisons Youth Program stats by age Friday Memorial Library Youth Services Statistic of the Month: Programming for Children and Teens Monica shared a few high-level statistics about programming both over time and as compared to other libraries. She then invited Jake W. to talk about Youth Services programming. Jake shared a presentation he had created that talked about some upcoming programs that he is excited about and some information about all the ways that his department reaches out into the community. TECHNOLOGY CHECK Monica reminded Trustees that they should be using their library-issued email addresses for Library Board work as a matter of privacy and security. She also asked if there were issues in accessing library-issued Chromebooks. After a short discussion, it was decided that Monica will set up individual appointments with Vicki, Jarell, and Marla to assist them in accessing their device and email. Nick Hall returned his Chromebook to the library, as he doesn't use it. NEXT MEETING DATE Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 5 at 4:30pm in Council Chambers COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS Monica shared a PDF with the final logo selections. The Board has already seen and approved of the design, but this is the first time they have gotten to see it as a high-resolution image. Gordon shared that, due to some personal changes, he will be stepping down from the Board. His last Board meeting will be our next meeting on June 5, 2025. ADJOURNMENT Vicki Gjovik made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:46pm. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Library Board Meeting May 1, 2025  PROGRAM COMPARISONS Size-comparable libraries In-system comparable libraries Dwight Foster Hudson Carnegie-Schadde Menomonie Monona River Falls Oregon Chippewa Falls DeForest Rice Lake 2023 Data Total Programs 1,200 1,020 1,000 800 600 532 459 451 447 424 359 349 343 312 400 299 200 0 2023 Total Program Attendance 30,000 24,722 25,000 20,000 15,450 15,000 12,992 11,717 11,122 10,370 10,202 9,785 10,000 8,794 8,552 8,309 5,000 0  YOUTH PROGRAMS BROKEN DOWN BY AGE Young Children 6,641 Young Children 230 215 215 6,621 5,202 5,095 250 7,000 3,817 3,678 197 191 5,505 5,127 200 171 162 160 157 6,000 141 5,000 3,989 3,800 150 4,000 78 3,000 2,352 100 2,000 50 1,000 0 0 Children Children Attendance 200 5,539 159 6,000 3,427 3,134 2,286 2,163 1,790 150 130 128 5,000 3,639 105 105 104 91 4,000 3,367 100 3,000 2,451 2,201 2,113 58 49 43 50 28 2,000 1,000 0 0 Young Adult Young Adult Attendance 200 177 2,000 1,758 150 1,500 100 81 1,000 808 707 55 52 45 41 494 450 413 367 50 25 24 21 10 500 254 180 8 48 41 0 0 Friday Memorial Library Youth Services Learning the Community ▪ Kiwanis ▪ Friends of the Library ▪ New Richmond School District ▪ New Richmond Mom’s Group Kiwanis ▪ Meetings ▪ Volunteer Opportunities ▪ Community Engagement Friends of the Library Book Sales Fundraisers Summer Library Program New Richmond School District C.A.S.E.L. Workshop - Lauren Glinsky NRSD Media Specialist – David Maas 4K Outreach Monthly Class Visits: Head Start Bear Buddies Sonshine The Center St. Mary’s School First Lutheran Programming Children's & Teen Events 2025 Youth Services Programs…… So Far….. Storytimes, Outreach, Library Events, Ect. 2025 Program Total: 113 Total Attendees: 3,269 Average Program Attendance: 29.18 Weekly Programming Science & Sensory- Monday 10 am-12pm Babytime Storytime- Wednesday 10am Wacky Wednesday- Wednesday 3pm-5pm Active Little Learners- Thursday 10am Little Learners- Friday 10am Stem Room Free Play- Saturday 9am-12pm Science & Sensory Mondays Babytime –Wednesdays 10am Wacky Wednesdays –Wednesdays 3-5 pm Wacky Wednesdays –More Fun! Active Little Learners –Thursdays 10 am Little Learners –Fridays 10 am Fun! Fun! Fun! Little Learners –Fridays 10 am People From Other Libraries /Communities Attending Our Storytimes -lots of positive feedback received ☺ “The Most Fun Storytime Around!” High number of attendees 3/28/25 – 75 people 4/4/25 - 79 people 4/25/25 – 52 people Patrons & Staff Are Excited About The New Building ! Fun Programs At The Library! Teen Bowling Event! Fun Programs At The Library! Mario Kart Tournament! Fun Programs At The Library! Peep Diorama Contest ! 21 Families Participated ! 2 kid winners 1 teen winner 1 adult winner Community Partnerships Some of our community Partners: Kar Jackers Ent., New Richmond School District, Kiwanis, Rotary Club, New Richmond Regional Airport, City of New Richmond, Friends of the Library Tuesday, May 20th 4pm-7pm 1.3k interested in attending 2025 Summer Library Program Summer Library Program –Reading & Activity Records Starting Monday, June 9th – Kids can register for our Summer Library Program and receive a FREE book! Each week for the following 8 weeks, children can pick up a Summer Activity Record Sheet that will feature reading requirements and ideas / activities that promote playing outside, connecting with family, and good citizenship. Each returned Activity Record will earn a small weekly prize, and a chance for a grand-prize drawing at the close of the program. Summer Library Program Events Generously Funded Through The Friends of the Library "Adventure of the Missing Color" Color Our World - Kindness Rocks! Colors of Nature with Local Author Jean Maher Slime Time Sphero littleBits Doodle Robots Skateboarding 101 Rainbow Bubbles "Beyond The Woods" The Coding Behind Video Games Chalk it up! Sidewalk Chalk Contest New Richmond's Got Talent! Karaoke & Talent Show Paint Blaster Squirt Gun Art 1980s Retro Tween & Teen Dance Party Live At Mary Park Bottle Rockets! The Awesome Power of Water ▪ Department Mission Statement: “To create & maintain a positive, safe environment where children can learn, explore, grow, create, play, and - most importantly, have fun!” Building Relationships Through: Impeccable Customer Service Accommodating & Assisting Patrons of All Ages! Offering Our Time / Attention to Patrons in Need Ensuring the Future of Public Libraries How Can We Be Confident Libraries Will Continue to Serve Our Communities in The Future? If children can not only learn, – but also experience joy, wonder, community, and fun at the library, they will eventually grow into adults with fond memories of the programs, services, and kindness offered to them. Adults vote. Adults run the world. Future adults will decide if libraries continue to exist. The Future Fate of Public Libraries in America is in Every Storytime Circle at Every Public Library Across America. ☺ Kids that love the library will one day be adults that support the library.  MEMO Prepared for: Library Board President and Trustees Staff Contact: Monica La Vold Meeting: Library Board - 05 Jun 2025 Subject: Monthly Expenditures May 2025 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached to this memo are the monthly expenditures. ATTACHMENTS: GLDetail 525 InvoicePaymentApproval 525  Page 1 City of New Richmond GL Detail June 02, 2025 04:31 PM End.GLPeriod 525 AND Start.GLPeriod 525 Date Ref# Journal Description Activity Job Debit Credit Page 2 of 11 100 - GENERAL FUND 100-00-46710-000-000 - LIBRARY EARNINGS 05/01/2025 22000757-2 CR FAX & COPIES - LIBRARY .00 -134.50 05/01/2025 22000757-3 CR REPLACEMENT CARDS - LIBRARY .00 -2.00 05/01/2025 22000757-4 CR LOST AND PAID - LIBRARY .00 -58.00 05/07/2025 22000769-2 CR FAX & COPIES - LIBRARY .00 -165.97 05/07/2025 22000769-3 CR REPLACEMENT CARDS - LIBRARY .00 -1.00 05/07/2025 22000769-4 CR LOST AND PAID - LIBRARY .00 -41.00 05/14/2025 22000787-2 CR FAX & COPIES - LIBRARY .00 -306.35 05/14/2025 22000787-3 CR REPLACEMENT CARDS - LIBRARY .00 -2.00 05/14/2025 22000787-4 CR LOST AND PAID - LIBRARY .00 -52.00 05/21/2025 22000796-2 CR FAX & COPIES - LIBRARY .00 -108.63 05/21/2025 22000796-3 CR REPLACEMENT CARDS - LIBRARY .00 -1.00 05/21/2025 22000796-4 CR LOST AND PAID - LIBRARY .00 -22.00 05/28/2025 22000803-2 CR FAX & COPIES - LIBRARY .00 -113.93 05/28/2025 22000803-3 CR REPLACEMENT CARDS - LIBRARY .00 -1.00 05/28/2025 22000803-4 CR LOST AND PAID - LIBRARY .00 -8.00 Total 100-00-46710-000-000 - LIBRARY EARNINGS: .00 -1,017.38 100-85-55110-110-000 - LIBRARY - SALARIES 05/02/2025 27-1 PC PAYROLL TRANS FOR 4/27/2025 PAY PERIOD 19,057.00 .00 05/16/2025 169-1 PC PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 19,197.65 .00 05/30/2025 324-1 PC PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/25/2025 PAY PERIOD 19,134.17 .00 Total 100-85-55110-110-000 - LIBRARY - SALARIES: 57,388.82 .00 100-85-55110-118-000 - LIBRARY - MAINT SALARIES  Page 2 City of New Richmond GL Detail June 02, 2025 04:31 PM End.GLPeriod 525 AND Start.GLPeriod 525 Date Ref# Journal Description Activity Job Debit Credit Page 3 of 11 05/02/2025 64-1 PC PAYROLL TRANS FOR 4/27/2025 PAY PERIOD 561.08 .00 05/16/2025 213-1 PC PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 716.50 .00 05/30/2025 369-1 PC PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/25/2025 PAY PERIOD 747.95 .00 Total 100-85-55110-118-000 - LIBRARY - MAINT SALARIES: 2,025.53 .00 100-85-55110-307-150 - LIBRARY - FICA 05/02/2025 14-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 4/27/2025 PAY PERIOD 1,457.14 .00 05/16/2025 122-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 1,479.47 .00 05/30/2025 354-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/25/2025 PAY PERIOD 1,501.71 .00 Total 100-85-55110-307-150 - LIBRARY - FICA: 4,438.32 .00 100-85-55110-307-151 - LIBRARY - RETIREMENT 05/02/2025 13-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 4/27/2025 PAY PERIOD 1,222.44 .00 05/16/2025 121-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 1,232.65 .00 05/30/2025 353-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/25/2025 PAY PERIOD 1,232.29 .00 Total 100-85-55110-307-151 - LIBRARY - RETIREMENT : 3,687.38 .00 100-85-55110-307-152 - LIBRARY - HEALTH INS 05/16/2025 147-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 3,746.94 .00 Total 100-85-55110-307-152 - LIBRARY - HEALTH INS: 3,746.94 .00 100-85-55110-307-153 - LIBRARY - DENTAL INSURANCE 05/16/2025 150-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 197.57 .00 Total 100-85-55110-307-153 - LIBRARY - DENTAL INSURANCE: 197.57 .00 100-85-55110-307-154 - LIBRARY -VISION INSURANCE 05/16/2025 120-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 29.34 .00 Total 100-85-55110-307-154 - LIBRARY -VISION INSURANCE: 29.34 .00 100-85-55110-307-156 - LIBRARY - DISABILITY INS  Page 3 City of New Richmond GL Detail June 02, 2025 04:31 PM End.GLPeriod 525 AND Start.GLPeriod 525 Date Ref# Journal Description Activity Job Debit Credit Page 4 of 11 05/16/2025 119-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 243.40 .00 Total 100-85-55110-307-156 - LIBRARY - DISABILITY INS: 243.40 .00 100-85-55110-307-162 - LIBRARY - H.S.A. 05/16/2025 269-1 PB PAYROLL TRANS FOR 5/11/2025 PAY PERIOD 416.68 .00 Total 100-85-55110-307-162 - LIBRARY - H.S.A. : 416.68 .00 100-85-55110-330-000 - LIBRARY - EDUCATION/TRAV/MEALS 05/21/2025 22000797-1 CR WAPL REIMBURSEMENT - NORA & BRITTA - IFLS .00 -1,460.56 LIBRARY SYSTEM Total 100-85-55110-330-000 - LIBRARY - EDUCATION/TRAV/MEALS: .00 -1,460.56 100-85-55110-373-000 - LIBRARY - BLDG MAINT 05/01/2025 28-1 AP AMAZON (CITY) 43.06 .00 05/01/2025 38-1 AP AMAZON (CITY) 22.74 .00 05/01/2025 40-1 AP AMAZON (CITY) 43.55 .00 05/01/2025 171-1 AP ANDERSON HEATING LLC 665.00 .00 05/21/2025 282-1 AP VESTIS 8.66 .00 Total 100-85-55110-373-000 - LIBRARY - BLDG MAINT: 783.01 .00 810 - LIBRARY 810-00-46711-000-000 - LIBRARY BUILDING FUND 05/01/2025 22000757-5 CR DONATION TO LIBRARY BUILDING FUND - LIBRARY .00 -5.20 05/07/2025 22000769-5 CR DONATION TO LIBRARY BUILDING FUND - LIBRARY .00 -53.60 05/14/2025 22000787-5 CR DONATION TO LIBRARY BUILDING FUND - LIBRARY .00 -102.55 05/21/2025 22000796-5 CR DONATION TO LIBRARY BUILDING FUND - LIBRARY .00 -4.19 05/28/2025 22000803-5 CR DONATION TO LIBRARY BUILDING FUND - LIBRARY .00 -1.00 Total 810-00-46711-000-000 - LIBRARY BUILDING FUND: .00 -166.54  Page 4 City of New Richmond GL Detail June 02, 2025 04:31 PM End.GLPeriod 525 AND Start.GLPeriod 525 Date Ref# Journal Description Activity Job Debit Credit Page 5 of 11 Total: 72,956.99 -2,644.48  Page 1 City of New Richmond Payment Approvals June 02, 2025 04:32 PM GeneralLedgerPeriod.GLPeriod 525 AND [APInvoiceApprovalDepartment].DepartmentName Library {-} Library 3 Vendor Vendor Name Invoice Number Description Invoice Amount Invoice Date Due Date Batch GL Period Status AMAZON (LIBRARY) Page 6 of 11 Processing 59 AMAZON (LIBRARY) 1WRQ-YHVV- LIBRARY 91.69 05/27/2025 06/26/2025 062501C 525 Processing 1FMH BOARD YEARS OF SERVICE APPRECIAT ION GIFT - 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US BANK P-CARDS575134 DAMAGED 19.99 05/01/2025 05/31/2025 525 Processing BOOK - THE  Page 5 City of New Richmond Payment Approvals June 02, 2025 04:32 PM GeneralLedgerPeriod.GLPeriod 525 AND [APInvoiceApprovalDepartment].DepartmentName Library {-} Library 3 Vendor Vendor Name Invoice Number Description Invoice Amount Invoice Date Due Date Batch GL Period Status BOOK - THE SECRET LANGUAGE Page 10 of 11 OF THE BODY 750 EFTPS - US BANK P-CARDSINV699757 ELENCO - 32.45 04/30/2025 05/30/2025 525 Processing SNAP CIRCUIT REPLACEM ENT PIECES 750 EFTPS - US BANK P-CARDS655917 DISCOVERY 10.01 04/28/2025 05/28/2025 525 Processing KIT - SMART SKETCHER, NEW CARTRIDGE 750 EFTPS - US BANK P-CARDS321694672 2038975395 - 69.20 04/26/2025 05/26/2025 525 Processing HOT DEALS ACCT 750 EFTPS - US BANK P-CARDS18446_CM TAX -4.15 04/25/2025 05/25/2025 525 Processing CREDIT ON INVOICE 18446 750 EFTPS - US BANK P-CARDS18446 4/9/25 - Clean419.15 04/12/2025 05/12/2025 525 Processing main pipe to street 750 EFTPS - 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US BANK P-CARDS 2025_05_05_Walma ADULT 23.37 05/05/2025 06/04/2025 525 Processing rt SERVICES 750 EFTPS - US BANK P-CARDS 2025_05_01_Walma YS - STAR 22.12 05/01/2025 05/31/2025 525 Processing rt WARS SNACKS Total EFTPS - US BANK P-CARDS: 6042.14 IDA-ELLEN DABRUZZI Processing 6826 IDA-ELLEN DABRUZZI 2025_06_12_Smart 6/12/2025 - 80.00 05/01/2025 05/01/2025 525 Processing Phone Basics SMART PHONE BASICS CLASS Total IDA-ELLEN DABRUZZI: 80.00 Total: 9280.15  MEMO Prepared for: Library Board Staff Contact: Noah Wiedenfeld Meeting: Library Board - 05 Jun 2025 Subject: Building Project Update BACKGROUND INFORMATION: I encourage the Library Board of Trustees to view the following videos and construction update if you have not already done so:  Construction Progress Video - 5/19/2025  Construction Update - 5/23/2025  Construction Progress Video - 5/29/2025 Also attached to this memo is a press release regarding a grant awarded to the project from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. ATTACHMENTS: Press Release 05.29.2025 May 29, 2025 CONTACT INFORMATION Noah Wiedenfeld, City Administrator City of New Richmond 715-246-4268 nwiedenfeld@newrichmondwi.gov New Richmond Community Library Awarded Grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation The City of New Richmond is pleased to announce it has been awarded $221,400 in funding by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) via its Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant Program to be used towards eligible infrastructure costs for the New Richmond Community Library. “We’re very appreciative of the WEDC for their financial support of this exciting project” said City Administrator, Noah Wiedenfeld. “The grant recognizes the impact that a new public library will have on our community, and the potential this unique public-private model holds to be a catalyst for additional revitalization of our historic downtown.” Idle Sites Redevelopment Grants allow Wisconsin communities to redevelop and bring new life to large sites that have been idle, abandoned, or underutilized so they can once again become generators for economic development and an improved quality of life for the communities where they are located. “WEDC is proud to support the largest public-private partnership in New Richmond’s history” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s lead economic development agency. “The New Richmond Community Library and Archway Residences will be a vibrant anchor in the heart of the community for many years to come, and this innovative approach may serve as a model for other cities across the State of Wisconsin to grow their local economy and increase housing.” Construction began in the fall of 2024 and is on track to be completed in late 2025. The project includes a new 30,000-square-foot public library with 69 market rate residences above it, a stand-alone townhome building with nine residences, underground and surface parking, and a public corridor with outdoor amenities including tables, playground, and fireplace. Owned and managed by private partner Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, Archway Residences are now leasing. Additional grants and tax-deductible donations are still being sought to help support the new library. For more information about the project or to contribute, please visit the project website at www.newrichmondlibrary.org/building. Page 2 of 2  MEMO Prepared for: Library Board President and Trustees Staff Contact: Monica La Vold Meeting: Library Board - 05 Jun 2025 Subject: Library Director's Report, June 2025 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Monthly Stats Circulation: 13,303 Door Count: 9,810 eCirculation: 3,982 Computer use: 462 Wireless sessions: 858 New Patrons: 72 New Items: 405 General  We have begun our budget preparation for 2026. The City has kicked off this year's budget season with some activities that will help department heads to approach their budgets with fresh eyes. We have also been added to a team. The library has been partnered with public works and wastewater to share information and build budgets.  The Summer Library Program kicks off on June 9 for all ages. You can register now. There are activities to do, books to read, and fun programs to attend through June and July. Adults have their own program, so we hope you will join us!  The annual Friends of the Library book sale will be outside the library for the week of June 9 - 13. Book sale hours: 12:00 - 7:30 on Monday the 9th, 9:00am - 7:30 Tuesday the 10th - Thursday the 12th, and 9:00 - 11:00am on Friday the 13th.  Performance Review season is also upon us. Supervisory staff are writing reviews and meeting with their direct reports. The Board will need to do a performance review for the Director in the next month. Classes/Events – Check our monthly calendar for daily and weekly events for all ages:  Science Heroes: The Adventure of the Missing Color will be Tuesday, June 10th at 12:30. This interactive show will delight kids and help kick off our Summer Library Program.  On June 11th, from 1:00 - 3:00, kids are invited to come and paint rocks in our Color Our World Kindness Rocks event. Spread joy and kindness with color.  Back by popular demand, we will have Smartphone Basics this summer. There are three sessions over the summer where patrons can bring their smartphone in and ask questions  about it. The first session will be June 12th from 1:00pm until 2:00. This program was a huge hit last year, and we are excited to be able to bring it back.  On Tuesday, June 17th, from 10:00 - 12:00 join Ms. Madelyn for Slime Time! She will have different types of slime to play with and even send kids home with recipes.  On June 19th or 24th, adults will have an opportunity to participate in our Crafty Adults Paint by Number class. Thursday the 19th is from 5:00 - 6:00pm, and Tuesday the 24th is from 6:30 - 7:30pm.  Teens and tweens are invited to a Skateboarding 101 class put on by our very own Mr. Jake. We will provide the skateboards, you provide the helmets. Tuesday, June 19th from 1:00 - 2:00 at the New Richmond Skatepark.  Beyond the Woods: The Coding Behind Video Games is a program for teens and tweens that will happen on Thursday June 26, from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Attendees will meet a video game developer and learn more about how games are made. MORE/IFLS  Speak Up for Libraries is a statewide advocacy site that promotes Wisconsin libraries and provides action ideas for supporting them. o We currently have postcards that can be filled out by any patron, talking about what they love about their library and how they use it. These will be sent to State Legislators during their budget work to show them how important Wisconsin libraries are to their patrons. Please stop at the library to get a postcard (or a few!)  The MORE Passport Program is back again. This program encourages library users to visit other libraries within our system. You can collect stickers and redeem them for prize entries. Grand prizes include game packs for different ages. Budget and Donations  We received a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDA) in the amount of $221,400 for our library building project. The press release for this grant is attached to the library building project memo.  The Friends of the Library donated $5,000 to support the following: o Hotspots and service o Lucky Day collection o Youth Services Summer Library Program prizes and events o Additions to the Fiction and Large Print collection o A new popcorn machine o Staff appreciation  We received a scholarship from IFLS in the amount of $1,460.56. This allowed both Britta and Nora to attend the Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) conference in late April. Personnel:  Staff anniversaries for June: o Monica, June 1st, 4 years o Jake, June 12th, 1 year  Staff birthdays in June: o Nora, June 11 o Britta, June23 Page 2 of 2  MEMO Prepared for: Library Board Staff Contact: Monica La Vold, Noah Wiedenfeld Meeting: Library Board - 05 Jun 2025 Subject: Strategic Plan Update BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff will review the first draft of the five-year strategic plan, which consists of the following components:  Vision  Mission  Values  Strategic Issues  Goals  Objectives  Strategies  Tactics We will also review a summary of the results from the community survey, which closed on Friday, May 23rd. While we did not receive as many responses as we would have ideally preferred, there is still some valuable insight and ideas which can be incorporated into the strategic plan and help us to better serve the community. RECOMMENDATION: No action is requested at this time.  MEMO Prepared for: Library Board President and Trustees Staff Contact: Monica La Vold Meeting: Library Board - 05 Jun 2025 Subject: Election of Officers BACKGROUND INFORMATION: According to our Bylaws, we must elect officers for the Library Board of Trustees each Spring. We elect a president and a vice president, each to a one-year term. According to Robert's Rules of Order, this election should begin with open nominations. A motion should be made to open the floor to any nominations for the office of President. Nominations do not need to be seconded. Following that, the vote for President should be called. The board may opt to vote by any method of voting that the board so chooses. Options can include a roll call vote, a simple voice vote, or you may elect to vote by ballot. This is done by a request from the chair. If a ballot is requested, it may be done by handing out blank paper and allowing all board members to write in the name of the person they would like to vote for. After the vote for President is completed, the floor should be opened to nominations for office of Vice President. At that point, the voting process should be repeated. Following the election of the Vice President, the board shall consider whether they wish to appoint staff to act as secretary for the Board or if there are any Trustees interested in taking on that role. If any member of the Board would like to act as Secretary, the floor should be opened for nominations and the election should proceed with the same process as the previous offices. If there are no interested Trustees, staff will assign secretarial duties to another staff person. Upon the completion of the elections, the board meeting may resume under the elected leadership. However, the Trustees may also opt to have the current President preside over the remainder of the meeting.  MEMO Prepared for: Library Board President and Trustees Staff Contact: Monica La Vold Meeting: Library Board - 05 Jun 2025 Subject: Statistic of the Month: Programming for Adults BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Last month, we spent some time talking about Youth Services programming. This month, we will carry that conversation into our Adult Services. Some of the information that we consider will be very similar from last month, but there are some differences when considering programming for adult populations. Reporting Programs to the State As I shared last month, we have guidelines in place that specify what can and cannot be counted as a program. Some of what we do can be counted as "self directed activities," and we count those in a separate area of the annual report. Some things that we consider programs, but DPI does not:  Senior outreach to The Deerfield, The St. Croix Health Center, and Boardman Meadows  One-on-one technology help  Traveling Book Club (unless it is hosted in NR) Recent Program Statistics Year Number of Programs Number of Attendees 2024 376 13,218 2023 424 11,122 2022 355 9,327 Year Adult Programs Adult Attendance 2024 54 672 2023 60 928 2022 58 580 *All numbers are as reported on the Annual Report. Actual number is higher as some of the programs we do can't be counted according the official DPI definitions. Summer Library Program We tend to think of Summer Library Programs as being "for children," and many adults don't think about participating in this. Nora has worked hard to promote adult participation over the time she has been in this role. She has created programs that allow adults to earn chances to win prizes by doing activities that they would normally already be doing. We include reading as a part of our Adult Summer Library Program, but we also have ways to earn prizes that aren't related to reading. The goal is to break down barriers that exist for adults when it comes to participating in library programs. Summer Library Program Participation Year Young Children Children Tween & Teen Adult 2024 119 254 134 119 2023 103 250 151 234 2022 86 266 73 266 2021 N/A 298 59 145 ATTACHMENTS: Adult Programs and Attendance charts 2024 Page 2 of 7  Adult Programs and Attendance Page 3 of 7  Total Programs Page 4 of 7  Average Attendance Per Program Page 5 of 7 Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7