Thank you for allowing me to present this annual report on behalf of the Newton Public Library Board of Trustees.
The library building turns 20 years old this fiscal year. The roof repair and interior wall repairs in the circulation office have been completed. I appreciate Council’s addressing the problem with funding a roof repair last fiscal year, and thanks go out to Public Works and the building inspector for lending their expertise in making that happen and for their ongoing assistance with building issues.
As for the numbers you have in front of you, they are relatively stable and show that the community continues to utilize the various services of the library on a consistent basis. Using end of the year figures (June 30) after adding and withdrawing materials, the library has 99,314 items to circulate to readers. This includes downloadable audio and e-books that have been added to our catalog. Circulation for 2010-11 totaled 132,520 items plus 11,239 Internet computer checkouts (6 public Internet computer stations). I have included for you some additional statistics I thought you might find interesting.
Besides circulating books, movies, and CDs, and providing free Internet access and educational programming, you may not know of some of the other services that your public library provides the public free – without charge. Library staff members proctor tests for college students enrolled in online and correspondence classes. The library also provides notary public services and basic Internet instruction. Thirty-three data base subscriptions are available to library card holders from home and at the library on topics ranging from auto repair to genealogy to the World Book Encyclopedia. The library is a WiFi hotspot, and residents can bring their laptops to the library and work at any of the study carrels or tables located throughout the library.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the community for all of the extra support given to the library for materials, activities, and programs that promote reading and lifelong learning. Cash donations of $13,995 last year came from groups and individuals, including a grant from the Jasper County Community Foundation, memorials, and an estate bequest from Mrs. Beverly Eisele. While the Eisele estate bequest will be used to fund future library needs, the other donations have been used to add materials to the library collection and in support library programming.
The Friends of the Library organization provides vital support to the library. Last year the Friends provided funds for books, promotional materials, newborn books and bags, summer reading events, and transportation for 1st graders to tour the library, all totaling over $2,108. In addition, many Friends of the Library volunteers lent their time and energy to make sure library events were a success.
Since its inception in 1996, the Newton Public Library Foundation has continued to play a vital role in funding public library extraordinary requests that reach beyond budget allowance to enhance technology, building, programming, and collection needs. In 2010-11 the foundation provided $18,466 of funding for library programs and reading promotion, a replacement play cube for the Carousel Horse Room, installation of an automated door at the west entrance, and new security gates.
The library is an ongoing community project that involves many people and affects many lives. Numerous businesses and organizations in the community provided monetary or merchandise donations in conjunction with library projects and programs. All library programs are free and open to the public. Several groups and individuals gave their time, talent, and energy to provide those programs which enabled the library to offer the community a broad assortment of vital activities, discussion topics, sights, and sounds. On behalf of the library board and staff, I wholeheartedly thank all of those who have supported the library this past year. A list of these individuals, businesses, and organizations that provided support can be found on the library’s Web site along with the statistics and the text of this presentation. The library’s Web site location is www.newton.lib.ia.us. Thank you for your time, your attention, and your continued support of the Newton Public Library’s mission for Newton and Jasper County.
Sue Padilla
Library Director
Newton Public Library Annual Report to City Council 2010-2011
REVENUES
City appropriation $655,667
Utility excise tax $2,591
Special library levy $109,342
Revenue from County $57,210
State Government funding $8,675
Revenue from Contracting Cities (Kellogg, Lambs Grove, Reasnor) $8,456
Gifts, Grants & Donations received $13,995
Fines and/or fees received $21,583
Total Operating suport $877,519
EXPENDITURES
Total Staff Expenditures $603,823
Total Collection Expenditures $79,238
Total Other Operating Expenditures
(including building maintenance, heat, phone, lights, cooling, postage, data processing, equipment, and supplies) $189,017
Total Operating expenditures $872,078
LIBRARY COLLECTION
Books and Serials held at start of year 77,531
Printed Books and Serials added 4,190
E-books held at end of year 6,989
Printed Books and Serials withdrawn 5,173
Total Books and Serials held at end of year 83,537
Current serial subscriptions 145
Audio Materials held at start of year 5,079
Audio Materials added 484
Audio Materials withdrawn 991
Downloadable audio books held at end of year 5,241
Total Audio Materials held at end of year 9,813
Video Materials held at start of year 3,515
Video Materials added 409
Video Materials withdrawn 581
Video Materials held at end of year 3,343
Number of Donated items 1,097
Other Library Materials held at start of year 2,726
Other Library Materials added 257
Other Library Materials withdrawn 362
Other Library Materials held at end of year 2,621
Total physical and downloadable materials held at end of year 99,314
CIRCULATION of LIBRARY MATERIALS AND BUILDING USAGE
Adult Books 61,680
Young Adult Books 9,585
Children’s Books 33,357
Video Recordings 14,802
Audio Recordings 9,033
Periodicals 2,681
Virtual circulation 783
Other items 599
TOTAL CIRCULATION 132,520
INTERNET COMPUTER USE 11,239
Interlibrary Loan received from other libraries 748
Interlibrary Loan provided to other libraries 1,367
Current total registered borrowers 15,253 (on June 30, 2011)
Registration files last weeded June 29, 2011
Library visits 78,251
Annual Meeting Room use 141
PROGRAMMING
Total Number of Library Programs for Children 187
Total Number of People Attending Library Programs for Children 6,187
Total Number of Library Programs for Young Adults 5
Total Number of People Attending Library Programs for Young Adults 56
Total Number of Library Programs for Adults 15
Total Number of People Attending Library Programs for Adults 354
Number of Children Registered in FY2011 Summer Reading Program 510
Number of Young Adults Registered in FY2010 Summer Reading Program 31
Business & Organization Donors of Money, Services, or Merchandise in 2010-11
Advantage Credit Union
Hy-Vee
American Family Insurance, Bev Roussow agency
Jasper Community Foundation
Arts Connection, Inc.
Johnson Aviation
Blank Park Zoo
KCOB
Cardinal Lanes
Mattingly's Books and Music
Courtyard Floral
McDonald's
Culver's Restaurant
Newton Daily News
DMACC of Newton
Newton Friends of the Library
Domino's Pizza
Newton Manufacturing Co.
Eye Care Center of Newton
Newton Noon Kiwanis
Family Home Video
Newton Page Turners Book Club
First Newton National Bank
Newton Public Library Foundation
The Floor Store
Riggs Printing
The Vernon Co.
DONATED PROGRAMS
Carol Meador, Read with Raven
Mike Manno, author
Cul-de-Sac, barbershop quartet
Rick Eugene, magician
Dan Wardell, Iowa Public Television
Relay Iowa
Harmony Dulcimer Players
Shirley Damsgaard, author
Helen Rose, Saturday Storytime
Skiff Home Health
Maggie Rivers, author
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