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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 16, 2014 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 A. Roll Call by City Clerk The Shirtsleeve Session of December 16, 2014, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 7:00 a.m. Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Absent: Council Member Mounce Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Robison B. Topic(s) B-1 Presentation Regarding 2014 Library Accomplishments and 2015 Library Goals (LIB Library Services Director Dean Gualco provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2014 Library accomplishments and the 2015 Library goals. Specific topics of discussion included value of a library, value of reading, United States libraries, 2014 accomplishments, 2015 goals, focus of Library, and making a difference. Mr. Gualco provided additional information on the restoration of the Library patio, stating that within the next three to five weeks he should have a better idea on the project cost and that it may not be as high as originally estimated. In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Gualco stated that the Library qualified the past two years for Community Development Block Grant funding, which does serve a certain segment of the population; however, the Library does not collect data on the ethnic mix of visitors to the Library and participants in its programs. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Gualco stated that the majority of the Library meeting room usage includes tutoring and adult literacy programs, the Spanish story time program, and various community groups. In the last month alone, there were 72 uses of the various Library facilities. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers stated that the Library has a total budget of $1,415,780, ten authorized positions, a City contribution of $1,349,180, and a return of $48,000 for cost of services. Mr. Gualco added that the Library has ten full-time positions and another ten part-time positions. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Gualco stated that fundraising is successful when there is a product to sell, which is one of the reasons behind the significant improvements to the Library in both the facility and programs and services. In addition to the individual currently assisting with the Library's fundraising efforts, the Lodi Public Library Foundation meets monthly and is in the process of crafting a fundraising program, the main fundraising event of the story teller dinner brings in $30,000 to $40,000 a year, and further discussions will take place in January to research ways to increase legacy giving as part of a bequest. Mayor Johnson commended Mr. Gualco, his staff, and all of the volunteers for their tremendous efforts in improving the Library, adding that he still has concerns regarding the cost of the patio project; however, the project is under the purview of and will be paid for by the Lodi Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Lodi Public Library. He is looking forward to seeing the end result. Nannette Green, former president of the Lodi Public Library Foundation, explained that a majority of fundraising money comes from bequests. She assured Council that the Foundation is good stewards of its money and that it would appropriately and cost-effectively fund this and any project benefitting the Library. Dennis Sattler, president of the Lodi Public Library Foundation, agreed that no one expected the cost of the patio project to be that significant; however, the Foundation was left with a decision to increase space to meet the growing needs of the programs or to leave the programs as they are. He stated that the Board was excited with the changes Mr. Gualco brought to the Library because the role of the library is changing to no longer only be a place to store books, but to be used as a meeting place, to improve education, and offer information and programs, all while keeping up with technology. C. Comments by Public on Non-Aaenda Items None. D. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 a. m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Robison City Clerk AGENDA ITEM JBW I CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Presentation Regarding 2014 Library Accomplishments and 2015 Library Goals MEETING DATE: December 16, 2014 PREPARED BY: Library Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation regarding 2014 Library accomplishments and 2015 Library goals. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Lodi Library Board of Trustees, support groups, volunteers by the hundreds, and Library employees have worked hard this past year to reorganize and re-energize Library operations. The Library has expanded access and opportunity to knowledge in the hopes of creating and promoting a more intellectual, creative and welcoming environment for our community. Reflective of the tireless efforts of all those involved, the Library staff will present the 2014 accomplishments and the 2015 goals of the Lodi Public Library. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. 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" Defter, 100000 "If you can self -educate, you can be anything yc ►9994 i ••• N , • i !f �i VIII i �. •!!•!•i••i•i••i!•i!!!•!i••6•i!•!••6 -am Am t Ak AM Am A& Am Ask A& A& M... i S .m i Am a t� Am A& AM i � A& r i A& Am 00000 We dream, and are 00000 determined to create 69 00 69 00 69 0000• a Library that: 0000• .0000 �•i!• � 0000! motivates 0000• 'goes* 0.000 `1000*0 L 000.0its citizens to learn 0000*00 16000000000 ►60990 00.00 1••••• encoura es 00000 100000 00000 69999 them to explore ;:69'`. +0000• •i1/�, �••••• inspires them to act �!•!!•!•!!•!!•!6•!6•!•0•••••!•!•••!•• The Record FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013 • $1.00 Librarychang s a hit with patrons More upgrades coming in form of $400,000 renovation; in 2014 By Keith Reid Rem d Staff Writer LODI — There's a bike rack shaped like a penny farthing on the sidewalk outside of the Lodi Public Library, an iron -made art piece that passers-by won't easilymiss. The penny farthing — a bike with a large front wheel and a smaller rear wheel —was built by Art in Public Places funding and is one of many new facets that Library, Director Dean Gualco said ;is -leading io re- cord -level' increases of library patrons in recent months. Also, ari tip'coming $400,000 renovation mn early 2014, funded mostly by donations, is designed'to make the library even more attractive. Gualco, the longtime. Lodi human resources director who was officially appointed to split his time between HR and the library in April, has made it recordnet.com 116' jbara Isordia of Lodi reads a•bookamdng the stacks Lodi Library in downtown. = ti his mission to change the look and feel of the Lodi Public Li- brary to make it more inviting, friendly and open longer — 22 percent longer each day— to the public. A difficult task considering the city has not increased the library's $1.3 million budget in years. "When I started to do this job, I saw a great potential to disseminate more knowledge and increase the historical tie between (the library) and the citizens," said Gualco, who has a doctorate in education and has authored six books. From decluttering the li- brary of free standing wire book racks, removing window - covering posters, and any vis- ible phone lines or computer chords to decreasing manage- ment staffing and using the savings to double the budget for buying new materials, Gualco has a full-fledged plan to rein- vent the customer experience at the library. "We decreased staffing by two management positions and have doubled, our overall ma- terials budget to $130,000. We have more new books. We have a more balanced staffing sched- ule and have created more of a SEE uBRARv, PAGE A4 LIBRARY: 24,000 visitors in August sets record CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 customer service attitude. We also are enforcing library rules: no sleeping or loud voices:' The budget for new materials in the children's section tripled from $8,000 to $24,000, Chil- dren's Librarian James Tinder said. In addition, the number of events being planned at the library has increased by 10 per- cent. Self checkout stations al- low staff to help more patrons away from the counter. Results are quantifiable, Gualco said. • 24,000 visitors in August is a record for the library. • 428 new library cards issued this year, the most in three years which is as far as the li- brary's records will show. • There were 2,000 more mate- rials checked out in September 2013 than in September 2012. "I like this," said Cliff Adams, 56, of Woodbridge while scan- ning a book at the self checkout. "I've noticed some changes. There used to be. guy in here that would talk io himself and you couldn't read the paper. You don't see him anymore. They do seem to be asking people to (fol- lowlibrary rules) a bit more CLIFFORD OTO(TTe ReWFd Lodi Library director Dean Gualco talks about upcoming renovations. In January, Gualco said the after library donor Amy Lucas, ference and help make the com- library will get an even big- and allnewcomputers. munity more knowledgeable?" ger face-lift. Starting with new "Everything that we do, we Contact reporter Keith Reid carpeting and a paint job, the are asking does this make a at (209) 546-8257 or kreld@ $400,000 renovation will create difference,'" Gualco said. "It's recordnetcom wait his biog at six new meeting rooms for the very important to us. We can do recordneteo OWIblog. public, a computer lab named anything, but will it make a dif- _ _ NEWS -SENTINEL PHOTOGRAPHS BY CNN E\ ANS Dean Gualco, left, director of the Lodi Public Library, shows Lodi City Councilman Larry Hansen the new Computer Learning Center at the library Tuesday morning. A renovation of the llbrary, which expanded the CLC and added meeting moms, was recently completed Lodi City Council gets tour of newly renovated library my wu giow.r: NEWS-SENTNEL STAFF WRITER The Lodi Cite Council was treated to a tour of the newly renovated Lodi Public Li- brary on Tuesday morning after its shirtsleeve session. The renovation cost just $425,000, much less than the original $1 million pricetag. The project was funded al- most entirely through doua• tions from the Lodi Library Foundation and Friends of the Lodi Library. .About $110,000 from the City of Lodi's Library Fund was also used. Renovation included the creation of six new meeting roams to incase space for study and tutoring. The library's Computer Lrarning Center was mo\vd into thr. former Californin Roam, and now includes 15 computers and an 80 -inch 'wall -mounted television that will serve as a monitor in the center. Gualco, right, gives Lodi City Councilman Phil Katzaklan a tour of the library renovations Tuesday morning. The old equipment from the Computer Learning Cen- ter will be used throughout the library's general area. Along with now moms and computers, renovation in - (luded the installation of nein Carpet tlu oughnut the li- brary as vMl as now- paint on the walls and ceilings, Contact reporter IIFs Bow- eis at aysh:ti,lodinews.eom. DAN EVANS/NEWS-SENTINEL Antonio FIUpe digs a hole to plant a drought -tolerant shrub at the Lodi Public Library on Monday. LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Gualco said those stones will be used to form a cement base in the lawn's corner, and he will request the Lodi Arts Commission approve a piece of public art to be placed on the base. It is unknown what kind of artwork will be placed there. The cost to replace the exist- ing landscaping was estimated at $27,848. Gualco said the Lodi Library Foundation paid $K848 of that cost, and the city paid the remaining $3,000. In addition to replacing the Lodi Public Library gives landscaping a makeover By Wes Bowers NEV6-SD "3_STAFFWRRER The Lodi Public Library's land- scaping is about to get less thirsty. The green sloping lawns outside the library were replaced Monday with rocks and young sapling trees, to reduce water usage by at least 30 percent. Workers began removing the lawns along Locust and Church streets last week. On Monday, they were planting water -efficient plants and laying large rocks on the ground. Library director Dean Gualco said crews WHAT IS DECOM- POSED GRANITE? Decomposed gianite Is made up of places of gran- ite aggregates that are smaller than a quarter of an Inch, and is sometimes so fine that It resembles sand. —Source: www.lendcap- ingnetwoAcom landscaping, new outside garbage cans should be in- stalled within the next two weeks, Gualoo said. Concrete pads for placing the cans have been poured, and bicycle ce- will be laying decomposed granite around many of the plants. In addition to replacing the lawns, crews removed the strips of grass lining Locust Street, and will be placing new grass this week, Gualco said. "Hopefully the yard looks good when it's finally done," Gualco said Monday afternoon. "Our water use is going to go considerably down." On Monday afternoon, crews stacked flat stones along the library wall at the corner of Locust and Church streets before going home. PLEASE SEE LIBRARY, PAGE a ment blocks have been re- moved from the Locust Street sidewalk, he said. The library also plans to ask the Arts Commission to install a second bicycle rack outside the building, Gualco said. The Arts Commission approved the current blanc bike rack, which resembles a large bicy- cle. The library is hoping to re- place its west -side patio as well, Gualco said, but that project is dependent the avail- ability of Community Devel. opment Block Grant funding. "All the landscaping that's been done looks fantastic," trustee Caitlin Casey said. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013 The-$,Recordl .00 recordnet.com Library giving back to Lodi t a time when many public libraries are cutting staff, cutting hours and cutting offerings, the library in Lodi is looking forward to a $400,000 renovation. That project, paid for mostly by donations, will begin early next year and is designed to make the library more attractive. The library already has done things to make it more attractive to some patrons, like enforcing rules against sleeping and loud talking. That may seem quaintly old school to some, but to many who grew up believing a library is a place of study and quiet reading, enforcing those two rules enhances a library's appeal. Dean Gualco, who since April has split his tirne between being the city's HR director and its librarian, has made it a mission to make the Lodi Public Library more inviting, friendly and open longer. That's no easy task given that the city hasn't increased the library's $1.3 million budget for years. Some no doubt believe that is wasted money, that libraries are his- toric curios given the Internet and downloadable books. Certainly there are those, armed with some electronic gizmo, who will never again darken the inside of a library just to prowl through the stacks. The experience in Lodi is dif- ferent. In August, a record 24,000 people visited the library. More than 400 new library cards have been issued this year. In September, 2,000 more materi- als were circulated than in the 12 months earlier. Lodians seem to like their library. Gualco is on a mission to keep them content. BOOK Winter 2014 LOOKING FORWARD IN 20151 i iiij� y /i, 11611/5. SEASON�S GREETINGS._ The Board of Trustees, the Directors of the Foundation, the Friends of the Library, and the Library Staff extend best wishes to you and your family during this holiday season. Thank you for your support of the Lodi Public Library. We appreciate all the time and resources you have so generously donated to the Library over the past 15 years. The recent physical improvements and increased comr.._:�.. _--.: _ ... —4 L--..- [---- --- with( patie We, to w( Lodi coma CHILI COOK -1 OFF RED-HOT EVENT FOR 2014 Though it dawned a little chilly and drippy, October 18 proved to be a perfect day for a chili cook -off. The crowds far exceeded the number in attendance last year, and the chili tasters affirmed that the quality of the chili matched and/or exceeded the quality of the 2013 chili. The Library failed to take home any honors for the excellent chili prepared by Judy Brent and her team, but volunteers from the Friends of the Lodi Library took solace in the income from the many books they sold at the booth they set up. Lodi Library Foundation directors manned a hospital- ity booth and sold water, soft drinks, donuts, coffee, and cookies. Library Board Trustee Terry Costa and Foundation Director Keith Lewis sold more than 900 tasting kits at a blistering pace... so fast at one point that members of the Friends and Founda- tion had to put together additional kits to keep up with the demand! The event, sponsored and hosted by Woodbridge Winery, gave the Friends and the Foundation both an opportunity to raise funds to benefit their individual programs. Many thanks, too, to Wood- bridge Winery for sharing the proceeds from their car show and raffle with the Lodi Public Library Foundation. We appreciate those who believe that our Library is a cornerstone of the commu- nity that must be maintained and updated periodi- cally. Thank you again, Woodbridge Winery. IR 10 SANC�j' BY: j 1 r. L}I?cI D GIE) a by ROBERT -MONDANI 'b QE CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 'r A FUNDRAISER FORTHE s.41�1 T . CIIN gy TME gppu � ' � PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE It is the season to be thankful! In 1621 the Pilgrims and local Native Americans initiated this uniquely American celebration. Much has changed since then, but being thankful for all we are surrounded by remains as important today as it was almost 400 years ago. The Lodi Public Library Foundation is responsible for providing money to enhance the opera- tions of the Lodi Public Library through community and individual contributions. Through the efforts of the directors on the Foundation Board and the generosity of Lodi residents and busi- nesses, we have been able to meet the diverse needs of the Library. For that, we are thankful. And like the Pilgrims, we recently gathered together at our annual Storyteller Dinner to celebrate the completion of the Library's renovation. The needs of the Library continue to evolve as technology changes the way our Library serves the community. I am thankful for the support the Library has received and also thankful for the time and energy the Foundation Directors have invested in fundraising activities to make all this possible. Happy Holidays! Dennis Sattler, Foundation President 2014 - 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dennis Sattler, President Helen Gross, Vice President Nancy Potts, Secretary Gayle Ishii, Treasurer Judy Brent • Keith B. Lewis • Radhika Rao • Judy Tillinghast Ex -Officio Members: Dean Gualco, Library Director • Sharon Seegmiller, Friends Liaison • Terry Costa, Trustees Liaison Associate Members: Mary Cabral • Arleen Mataga Emeritus Members: Nanette Green • Pat Hill • Margie Paulsen • JoAnne M. Rantz To reach any of the Directors by email or to notify us of a change of address, please contact the address below, and your mail will be routed to that member. Lodi Public Library Foundation • 201 W. Locust Street • Lodi, CA 95240 • Phone: 209-333-5536 Lodi Library Foundation. org • office@lodilibraryfoundation.org LPLF Tax ID 68-0438028 A SUCCESSFUL I PAST AND A PROMISING Over the past year, the Lodi Public Library accomplished a stunning list of successes. More than 250,000 people, an increase of over 14% since 2012, visited the Library. In addition, we completed a $500,000 renovation of our facility. And those were only two of the multitude of notable accomplishments at the Library this past year. Listed below are several other achievements: • Increased Library cards issued by 9% in 2 years • Increased materials purchased by 62% in 2 years • Increased free computer class attendance to more than 1,200 • Replaced landscaping with drought -tolerant plants/shrubs • Created a new visually appealing/interactive website • Added live music to the Library with Tuesday Tunes • Purchased iPads for Homework Help program • Increased attendance at Homework Help sessions to over 3,000 • Initiated Police/Fire officers leading Children's Storytime once a month The Library building itself looks spectacular, and we could not be more grateful to the City Council, the Library Board of Trustees, the Lodi Library Foundation, the Friends of the Library, our patrons and donors, and our employees for making it pos- sible. Thank you!! thegaP! FUTURE Dean Gualco However, we are not finished; in fact, we have only just begun in our efforts to re -organize, re-engineer, and re -imagine our Library for the future. Our goals for the coming year are as challenging as our past goals. They include the following list of items: • Expand use of the Library by civic/community groups • Complete restoration of Library Patio • Complete purchase/installation of new eBook system • Research alternatives to expand Friends Book store • Replace materials self check-out system • Increase Library programs/events by 10% • Complete/implement major collection review • Raise awareness/utilization of databases • Identify sponsor(s)/create Saturday Spanish Storytime • Utilize Major Gifts Committee to energize fundraising We all have worked so hard to create a Library where our community members are motivated to learn, encouraged to explore, and inspired to act. We do so because we care... We truly believe that through libraries we can become a more intel- lectual and philosophical society and community, one that makes the right decision, at the right time, and for the right reason. And, most importantly, it is through libraries that we can make a difference in the lives of not only others and our community, but in ourselves as well. We are thankful for the honor of serving this com- munity through this Library. Dessert & Bridge 2015 Friday, March 13th,1pm Tax deductible donation $30 per person, sign up iii' V# foursomes. Tables will be assigned in advance. Please provide the name of at least one contact person in each foursome. Seating is very limited. Advance reservations required. Please sign up by Marchlst. Make checks payable to: LPL Foundation c/o Gayle Ishii • 201 W. Locust St Lodi, CA 95240 • office@odilibraryfoundation.org HELP! VOLUNTEERS I NEEDED insbincbs reading buddies qyesbions M every day l swrw lifelong *lowCYCORNER The Lodi Library is seeking a number of volun- Technology Thursdays. On Technology teers to assist in the many tutoring programs at Thursdays children learn to use laptop the Library. Volunteer opportunities are listed computers and Apple iPads to improve their below: skills or complete homework assignments. The Homework Help Program, which takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 — 6:15 p.m., needs volunteers to help chil- dren in Grades K-8 with reading, writing, and math. In addition, high school math tutors are sorely needed. A technology intern is also needed for the Homework Help Program. The Library is seeking a technology intern for FRIENDS' BOOKSTORE A MUST -SEE! If you have never before visited the Lodi Public Library Friends' Bookstore, put it on your family's To Do List. For inexpensive books on a wonderful variety of subjects, you cannot miss with a trip to the Friends. All the books are in excellent condi- tion and make wonderful gifts. Computer Learning Center coaches can help job seekers complete resumes and online job searches. They will also help job seek- ers create online e-mail accounts and other helpful social media accounts as needed. To find many additional opportunities for vol- unteers, check out the library's new website, www.library.lodi.gov. of the Lodi Public Library Speaking of gifts, Christmas is just around the corner, and Christmas books are featured now. Or why not give a Friends' Bookstore gift certificate this year? Then your recipient can select his or her own book. The cheerful volunteers who staff the Friends' Bookstore are always ready and eager to help patrons find just what they want. Bookstore moneys support many Lodi Public Library programs offered to the community. For example, Story Time, Sunday movies, Tutoring, and Crafts classes are just a few programs the Friends help support. Remember the Friends, too, when you clear out your shelves and closets. Gently used eBooks, audio books, children's books, and DVDs are gratefully accepted for resale. Our visitors claim that we are the best deal in town. We agree! Come see for yourself. Sharon Seegmiller, President Monday -Thursday: 10a -6p Saturday & Sunday: 1 p - 5p 14TH ANNUAL � DINNER EVENT... On September 27 the Lodi Public Library Foundation hosted its 14th annual Cel- ebration of the Art of Storytelling dinner and entertainment. After guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner prepared and served by Scooters Catering, storyteller Kirk Waller re- galed them with his animated performance. More than two months after the dinner, attendees are repeating Waller's amusing stories and the lessons they taught. ...HUGE SUCCESS! Many thanks to Scooters for providing a wonderful dinner, Kirk Waller for making us see the humor in our daily lives, the many event sponsors for underwriting many of the dinner expenses, area wineries' donations for the social hour, and the many community businesses for donating raffle prizes. Finally, special kudos go to the Lodi Police Depart- ment, Scooters and Riaza Winery, Dr. Roy Ishii, and the Lodi Library for donating silent auction items. ENCLOSED IS NAME ADDRESS CITY PHONE La VISA CARD # SIGNATURE FOR MY CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY. STATE —_ZIP EMAIL LA CHECK ENCLOSED ___EXP / _ _ CODE: DATE_ ®® s -Main 41y..d. lllllglillIllll 201 W. Locust Lodi, CA 95240 `- 209-333-5566 Monday -Thursday: 9:00am-9:00pm Closed Friday Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm LODI LIBRARY `o he... motivated to learn, encouraged to explore, inspired to act! Donors, Volunteers, Friends of the Library, and the WEf#OURLodi Public Library Foundation for making the difference. 201 W. Locust St • Lodi, CA 95249 • (299) 333.5566 0 ilbary@lodb,9ov * lodi,9ovftrary © &WIPubNcUbmry 10 QLlbraryLodi o d� Public Library IBM IIISWAW tL• �16� � � Accomplishments 2014 * Completed $500,00 Library renovation * Replaced landscaping with drought tolerant plants/shrubs * Increased Library attendance by 7.4% in 2 years More than 250,00 annual visitors to Library * Increased Library cards issued by 9% in 2 years * Increased materials {purchased by 62% in 2 years * More than 1200 people attended a free computer class * Created new visually appealing/interactive website * Created "Tuesday Tunes; adding live music to Library Purchased iPads for Homework Help Over 3000 student homework sessions * Police/Fire officers lead Children's storytime once a month GOALS for 2015 * Expand use of Library by civic/community groups * Complete restoration of Library Patio * Complete purchase/installation of new eBook system * Research alternatives to expand Friends Bookstore * Replace materials self -check out system * Increase Library program/events by 10% * Complete/implement major collection review * Raise awareness/utilization of databases * Identify sponsor/create Saturday Spanish Storytime * Utilize Major Gifts Committee to energize fundraising Your place to be... Motivated to Learn Encouraged to Explore —�•wi�_ ` Inspired to Act Facebook.com/LodiPublicLibrary Lodi Public Library twitter.com/LibraryLodi 201 W. Locust Lodi CA www.library.lodi.gov 209-333-5566 - j 20 1' • Increased hours open to the public 2.1% 3rd higl*' rt among 19 area libraries • . IncreasedAIlsitors to 21,004 monthly 427%?indrease from 2012 • Increasedlmaterials checked out to 18,347 monthly • • 14%increase-in:event attendanc*to 139874 annually .156/64nirrease in new library cards issued • Doubled amount spent purchasing books/media • Planned,$400,000 Library renovation • $1'5,00,01ibrary, renovation work by Lowe's • Over.;3000Iffistudent•homework sessions :Createdfandrstarted emailirlg a.monthly events n•ewsletter_Wmore than' 12,000 patrons each month. And his was all accomplished even though our'Staff was reduced by 17% 20114... • Complete $4001000lrenovatio.nloflLlibrary. • Complete. patioi restructuring/rehbbiiitation • Expandidse of volunteers ini librgFy- operations • Research new eBook book pl'atferm • Expand list ofdonors to Library, including Annual Fund}Campaign - • Expand use,of i Library facilities 46} community members • Expand use of technology, ihcl4afl glsmant padstchildren's computers • Automate issuance of new, Library. -bards • Encourage each, area. school tolschedule� Library classwisits: YY®sw pUce to be...,. - a Lodi Public Library 201 W. Locust Lodi CA 209-333-5566 Facebook.com/LodiPublicLibrary twitterxom/LibraryLodi www.lodi.gov/library _