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Home My Public Portal About2019 Library Annual City ReportWhat We Do City of McCall u14.11., Library The McCall Public Library thrives as a community hub enjoyed by residents and visi- tors. Our staff is knowledgeable. Our downtown location near shops, restaurants, and the lake is welcoming. The library is an indicator of a resilient and healthy community. Patrons also access e -books and other digital information anytime, anywhere online. Public computers, high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, printing, scanning, and test proctoring help close the digital divide in our community. Classes, an important service, bring citizens together every week for civic engage- ment. Instructors teach children social skills, listening comprehension, and founda- tions of reading. A sample of the all -ages programs is on the next page. Meeting spaces in the Conference Room and Idaho Room are open to the public and under extremely high demand. All services are available 6 days per week. How the Library Operates The Library is dependent on City tax dollars to operate. Residents within City lim- its qualify for a library card. Non-residents may pay the annual fee of $50 per household for a library card and access to all services. Selected Statistics 2019 Valley County Population 9,862 City of McCall Population 3,106 Resident Memberships 3,875 Non -Resident Memberships 1,896 Total Memberships 5,771 1 2019 Annual Report Table of Contents Strategic Objectives A Performance Report Our Finances Looking Forward Mission 1 2 3 4 It is the mission of the McCall Public Library to provide patrons with diverse and organized information that satisfies their learning and recreational needs. Together with a well - trained staff, modern equipment, and a welcoming environment, our library will promote understanding of our culture, our world, and ourselves. Vision The Library Board developed a Strategic Plan to meet the challenges of an increasing demand for library services. These values shape our plan: • Encourage freedom of learning • Provide appropriate materials, up-to-date technology, and relevant outreach programs • Make efficient use of funds 1 Provide an inviting and educational atmosphere 2019 Selected Programs A Performance Report Programs & Services • Weekly story times: pre -literacy, math, and social skills for ages 0-2 and 3-5 • Weekly outreach to 3 local daycares • Summer Reading Program - 6 weeks, encourages reading & science for 3 different age groups • After school tutoring for ESL kids • Kaleidoscope Kid's Festival • 2 Annual Book Sales (Friends of Lib) • Seed Bank Library; Master Gardener Workshops • Winter Carnival Parade • Armchair Travelogue Series • ESL Classes for adults • Film Society monthly at Alpine Theater • Sold out: "Let's Talk About It" series of winter book talks • Payette Children's Forest Event • Author Visits, Guest Lectures • 3D printing @ Tech Tuesdays • Test proctoring for on-line & distance student learners • Hour of Code: tech programming intro • Heartland High Student visits • Idaho History Day -4th grade visit for research/learning in library • Sewing classes: adults and children • Doing Democracy -community discus- sions on local civic topics • After School Fridays Series: Legos, Art, and Technology IDAHO LIBRARIES QUICK FACT: Idaho ranks #1 in the U.S. for children's program attendance. Public Library Performance Measures State Aver- age McCaII Collection Total Items in the Collection 33,705 47,900 Public Access Library Visitors 19,729 29,613 Patrons accessing internet 5,827 7,510 Levels of Service Total Circulation (items checked out) 32,398 55,622 Circulation Per Capita 8.99 17.29 Operating Expenditures Library Staff expenditures 98,106 251,898 Library expenditures for collection (Includes McCall Friends of Library dollars) 12,937 22,836 Programming Total Programs 196 473 Total Program attendance 3,900 9,049 Statistics stated on this page are from the Idaho State Report submitted by the Library Director each year. The averages are from the 2018 report from the libraries in our cate- gory of population 2,501 to 5,000. Complete reports since 2000 can be found on the Idaho Com- mission for Libraries website at www.libraries.idaho.gov FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CONTRIBUTIONS: • Total of $4,800 in FY 19 budget • $850 for e -books and e-audiobooks • $1,600 for Children's and YA books • 10 scholarships for non-resident patrons ($535.00) • $1000 Summer Reading prizes and kids art supplies • Advertising and refreshments for library design events • Commitment to support the Next Chapter Campaign in FY20 _. . . - 2 Our Finances Fiscal Year 2019 What are the costs for serving citizens, and how are those costs paid? The General Fund is the primary City operating fund that pays for resources traditionally associated with local government, including the Library. The Library does not generate sufficient funds through fines or fees to function as an entity, and depends on tax reve- nue, donations, and Friends of the Library for support. -7441 ; Barbara Morgan library visit Ib d LatikKg� j1EJllli TRICA Dance workshops Revenue by Source FY18 FY 19 Property Tax Revenue $424,000 $432,506 Fees $11,547 $10,797 Grants $11,000 $150,000 Fines $2,471 $2,168 Donations $30,982 $12,702 Interest $4,553 $8,701 Total $484,553 $666,874 Expense by Category $277,330 $268,771 ersonnel Operating $90,954 $123,906 Inter -fund Transfers $82,524 $105,420 Grants $357 $10,905 Total $451,165 $509,002 21% 24% 2% 53% Doing Democracy 3 Looking Forward Successes, Projects & Challenges Staff Meg Lojek Director (208) 634-5522 McCall Public Library 218 East Park St McCall, ID 83638 mlojek@mccall.id.us www.mccall.lili.org library@mccall.id.us 1 1, 1 Programming Librarians Melody Dodge Casey Bruck Library Specialists Diane Penny Heidi Strohmeyer Library Associates Jessica Moore Jen Hoban Library Board of Directors: Ed Hershberger, Vice Chair John Milliner, Foundation Liaison Lola Elliot, Friends Liaison Jacki Rubin, Chair Lynn Lewinski, Secretary Bob Giles, City Council Liaison Successes in 2019 1. Library Expansion Project progresses through design development, offering 2 more public workshops with the newly engaged CM Company. ESCO is provid- ing thermal analysis, and a Capital Campaign has moved past $2 million combined funds. 2. Doing Democracy Program receives City Achievement Award for Com- munity Engagement from Association of Idaho Cities. 3. Final steps are accomplished to become a member of the OCLC world- wide inter -library loan program, thereby positioning our library as part of the global information system. 4. Broadband Toolkit Improvement Program puts dollars toward an imple- mentation plan for action items needed to improve tech services. 5. Staff completes ICfL training sessions on library technologies, service design, ethics, public safety, and brain development. 6. Volunteers contribute 2600 hours, adding significant value to our library: sewing classes, travelogues, ESL lessons, a clean library, and more. Future Projects 1. Library Trustees will continue to work with all City departments for an expanded Library building and role in the community. The new facility will have flexible spaces, include a "Community Meeting Room" to also accommodate Council, be an integrated part of the City Campus, and support concepts in the McCall Comprehensive Plan. 2. Private donations, led by the Ambassadors, will continue to help to fund the Library Expansion Campaign. 3. City funds will add support to the private donations to build capacity for this project and allow eligibility for grant applications. A bond initiative is being considered for May 2020. 4. 2020 will see significant de - accessioning of materials to make room for new items. 4