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Home My WebLink About20062475 VrTh Weld Library District Message from the Executive Director It is my pleasure to present to you the Weld Library District's 2005 Annual Report. The year focused on providing library services that benefit the residents of the District, growth management, and planning for new facilities. The Weld Library District Board of Trustees, together with staff, developed a Strategic Plan to guide us through the next three years. The goals emphasize delivery of high quality services to all residents of the Weld Library District, as well as prudent governance and stewardship of public funds. Our Trustees and staff are very involved and engaged in our community. The District participates in a variety of events and activities sponsored by United Way, Head Start, and literacy groups, among others. Many staff members hold leadership positions in various agencies, local service groups and professional organizations. We loved being part of the Greeley Independence Stampede parade! In November, Erie's Boulder County residents voted to join the Weld Library District, making it possible for the District to consider constructing a full-service library in Erie. Collaborating with the communities in the southwest portion of the District,we put plans into place for opening a new library in Erie and a new Carbon Valley Regional Library, to be located in Firestone, by the end of 2007. I welcome your comments and questions. The Trustees, staff and I look forward to continuing to provide you with library services that meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Sincerely, G7 Janine Reid Executive Director Branch Libraries: Administration Bookmobile Services Carbon Valley Branch Library.Frederick Centennial Park Branch Library.Greeley 1939 61st Avenue Fan Branch Library.Greeley'Lincoln Park Branch Library,Greeley Greeley,CO 80634-7940 rviemne,Libraries: Fawn Public Library Fort Lupton Public and School Library/Glenn A Jones,M.D.Memorial Library.lohnstoss n (970)506-8550 Hudson Public Library Northern Plains Public Library/Platteville Public Library Fax: (970)506-8551 Affillril Lebrun':Wellspring Health Library'North Colorado Medical Center.Greeley a4/50VS- 2006-2475 -!/ro -OCr, ,. _ Weld Library lit , 1 District J. Committed to Excellence tr , 3 y� f,„ ., I. 2005 . . , 5„,:tt.,..., ,,,,. . r,.... ,, . , . _ , , Annual Report v -- ,,„ , , . i e 'IC I Stimulate Ideas Advance Knowledge r �, ; , o „ . Enhance Life in lit lit ou --411 Weld Library District a 20th Anniversary Where the Money Comes From Local Property Tax $8,527,897 13% 1% Paid by property owners within the Weld Library District [3 Local Property Other Local Sources $1,309,474 ^a Tax Specific ownership tax(a portion of fees paid for-vehicles, (N) ®Other Local boats,etc. and license tags),interest on investments,contracts, Sources contributions in kind, and grants. \ / ❑Fines, Fees, / Misc. Fines,Fees,Misc. $128,156 \\\ ///86% Money received from library fines, fees to replace materials, and library photocopy charges. Total $9,965,527 Where the Money Goes Materials & Services $3,527,915 Books,audio books,videos,DVDs,CDs,magazines,newspapers, 11% online datahases computer and technical services,new technology 2% O Materials& equipment,library programs,special acquisitions,facility maintenance Services and operations,contracted services and minor equipment. 41% DSalaries& \ Benefits Salaries & Benefits $3,966,284 E.Capital Outlay Health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement fund, and staff development programs. " ,, ❑Debt Service 46% t Capital Outlay $133,407 Equipment or furniture costing more than $5000. Debt Service $ 983,125 Payment for Certificates of Participation which financed capital construction in the District. Total $8,610,731 2005 Statistics District population served 218,000 Registered cardholders 107,122 New borrowers 17,408 Hours open to public 15,224 Number of items circulated 1,594,539 Number of items in catalog 489,129 Patron count (3% increase) 811,453 2005 Branch Highlights Carbon Valley Branch Library The Carbon Valley Library checked out over 119,000 items and issued 990 new library cards in 2005.Our Summer Reading Program registration exceeded our expectations with 1,129 registrants. The American Legion Post 1985 donated$600 to serve the youth at the library. Their donation allowed the Carbon Valley Branch to fund the Missing End Book Club for teens. Centennial Park Branch Library In 2005,the Centennial Park Branch Library welcomed and assisted 230,099 patrons.In addition to the neighborhood library services,this Branch specializes in a Teen Research Center and Genealogy Collection. The Teen Research Center provided research assistance to 530 students in the 2004-2005 school year which is an 80%increase over the 2003-2004 school year. Volunteer tutors assisted the targeted age group of fourth through eighth grade students. The extensive Genealogy Collection consists of print,microfilm, CD-ROMs and subscription research databases. Issues of the Greeley Tribune from the 1880's are available on microfilm or CD-ROM. The Weld Library District honors a long-standing partnership with the Weld County Genealogy Society. The Society provided more than 700 hours of volunteer staff time. The Genealogy Register listed more than 1400 visitors from ten states and one foreign country. Farr Branch Library The Farr Branch Library circulated 448,849 items this year and had more than 245,000 patrons walk through our doors. The Overdue Espresso coffee stand opened in the rotunda of the Library. Overdue Espresso serves coffee drinks and light snacks during select library hours. And yes,you are welcome to bring your coffee into the library! The Weld Library District(including the Farr Branch), in collaboration with Comcast and Toon Disney, brought reading to life through the Passport to Reading program. To kick off the program, local Colorado author Avi read from one of his books. All 75 children who attended the program received a free autographed copy of his newest book, The Book Without Words. Due to popularity the Farr Branch added an additional Twinkle Babies storytime to our routine schedule. Twinkle Babies is a special storytime for infants and their caregivers Lincoln Park Branch Library The Lincoln Park Branch Library checked out 177,939 items in 2005. Weld Library District staff taught 89 computer classes to more than 450 individuals in the Lincoln Park Library's computer lab. Our Children's staff focused on early literacy skills and activities using the Public Library Association's initiative "Every Child Ready To Read." Additionally,we added a new lapsit storytime, Twinkle Babies, for infants and their caregivers. The Library's Dia De Los Ninos; Dia De Los Libros celebration in April was enjoyed by over 100 children and adults. Our teen area was further defined with a new furniture arrangement, wallpaper, and book displays. Outreach / Bookmobile The Outreach Department serves as an extension of the Weld Library District. This department operates in cooperation with other branch and member libraries in the Weld Library District service areas. In 2005 our Outreach staff circulated 105,273 items, and made 1,100 homebound deliveries. Outreach staff also delivered a variety of off-site programs including storytimes, book talks and bilingual presentations to various members of the community. The Outreach Department also spearheads the local LAN (Literacy Agency Network)group. See the LAN blog at www.literacyagencynetwork.blogger.com. 2005 Donors CARBON VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY ' r t,. ' '' 320 Maple Street, Frederick 80530 Busm' e.SeS ! ' Phone: (303) 833-3510 Fax: (303)833-2576 Alpha Delta Kappa, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Fidelis Epsilon Chapter Xi Chi Chapter A&Z Lock&Key Second Childhood Dolls Centennial Park Library Staff Target Community Giving Program Colorado Blues Society,Inc. University of Northern Colorado CENTENNIAL PARK BRANCH LIBRAR Colorado State Library Music Faculty 2227 23rd Avenue, Greeley 80634 Phone: (970) 506-8600 Community Foundation Serving Fax: (970) 506-8601 Greeley and Weld County, Arts Alive! Fund FARR BRANCH LIBRARY Indi Ms. t 1939 61st Avenue, Greeley 80634 Phone: (970) 506-8500 Dr. Neil Allen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maxfield Fax: (970) 506-8551 Mr. and Mrs. William Ankeney Mr. Harold Mayer Mrs. Addie Arnold Mr. Harvey Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Ron Baker Mr. Howard Mayer Mrs. Kim Barbour Ms. Margaret McGraw LINCOLN PARK BRANCH LIBRARY Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Becker Ms. Dollie Millican 919 7th Street, Greeley 80631 Ms. Barbara Blehm Ms. Ann Morris Phone: (970) 506-8460 Fax: (970) 506-8461 Mr. Bruce Broderius Ms. Rosalie Moms Mrs. Dorothy Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Jim Noffsinger Mr. and Mrs. Al Burkhart Mr.and Mrs.Mark Notestine and Family Ms. Tami Lee Cannon Mr. Dennis O'Neal Mr. Robin Clizbe Mr. and Mrs. James O'Neill al - CHlBOOKM9BILE SERWEE Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D'Albergaria Ms. Cindy Osborne 2227 23rd Avenue, Greeley 80634 Ms. Mary Jo Demsey Mrs. Norma Parsons Phone: (970) 506-8640 Mrs. Mary Evanson Mr. Ray Peterson Mrs. Eunice Fine Ms. Catherine Primbs Mrs. Janine Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Dorman Salle Mr. and Mrs. Wes Goehring Ms. Carolyn Schroeder TOLL FREE Mr. and Mrs. William Hurt Ms. Suzanne Schulze 1-800-331-7182 Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Kemme Mrs. Diane Tanner Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ketterling Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thomas Ms. Tracy Kite Mr. and Mrs. Jim Vetting Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lane Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Weil Mr. Brian Larson Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Willis www.mylibrary.us Mr. and Mrs. John Leone Mr. and Mrs. Steve Young Hello