HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2023 1114 LB REG ITEM 07BCITY OF MOORPARK
MOORPARK LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Moorpark Library Board
FROM: Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager
BY: Christine Conwell, City Library
DATE: 11/14/2023 (Regular Meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider Library Quarterly Report for First Quarter Fiscal Year
2023/2024
DISCUSSION
Attached is the First Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the Moorpark City Library.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
Attachment – Quarter 1 Report
ITEM: 7.B.
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Attachment – Quarter 1 Report ATTACHMENT: 1
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Moorpark City Library
Quarterly Report
July – September 2023
Highlights:
The Moorpark City Library was selected to receive a Solar Science Kit from NASA@ My
Library to support the October 2023 eclipse and other astronomy/solar activities. This
project is funded by the Space Science Institute‘s STAR Net team, thanks to a grant from
the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the NASA@ My Library
Project.
The kit includes:
• Sunspotter: Safer Solar Telescope
• Coronado Personal Solar Telescope & Tripod
• 2 Mini SUNoculars
• 2 SUNoculars
• Materials for "Moon Bear's Shadow" Activity
• "Sorting Games" Activity
• "Eclipse Soundscapes" Citizen Science Tools and Activities
An outdoor collection box for Discover Books was installed on July 3 near the back door
of the Library. The collection box is accessible to Library staff and the Moorpark Friends
of the Library book sorters and will free up space in the meeting room.
The grant application for the California State Library Zip Book Project was approved for
a total of $3,645 in California Library Services Act funds to purchase books and prime
membership.
During the September 6 City Council meeting, all council members voted in uni son to
approve the following measures:
• Waive the outstanding late fine balance, which amounted to $61,810.67
• Implement a fine-free policy
• Develop a metric for tracking the return of library materials
• Provide a report on the outcomes of these changes within one year
The City Librarian attended the Washington Library Association’s virtual Neurodivergence
& Libraries Summit on September 8. The summit offered day -long programming around
neurodivergence: a broad overview of what neurodivergence is, how to impr ove library
services for neurodivergent patrons, current research around the experiences of
neurodivergent library workers, conversations around special autism libraries, and more.
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Attachment – Quarter 1 Report ATTACHMENT: 1
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Moorpark City Library Quarterly Statistics, FY 2023-2024
Library Usage
Door Count Cards Issued Public Computer
Sessions
Reference
Questions
Number of
Volunteers
Volunteer Hours
Fiscal Year 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23
July 5,188 4,822 101 118 316 316 77 127 11 0 26 0
August 4,919 4,513 139 146 464 340 104 128 14 18 25 32
September 4,506 4,117 161 156 397 371 112 130 30 16 70 58
1st QTR 14,613 13,452 401 420 1,177 1,027 293 385 55 34 121 90
YTD 14,613 13,452 401 420 1,177 1,027 293 385 55 34 121 90
Physical
Circulation
Electronic Books
& Magazines
Video Streaming
(Kanopy &
Craftsy)
Total Circulation Holds Placed
Fiscal Year 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23
July 7,498 7,537 866 832 171 215 8,535 8,584 1,395 1,253
August 7,182 6,899 762 774 202 225 8,146 7,898 1,429 1,330
September 6,712 7,442 816 672 228 179 7,756 8,293 1,206 1,213
1st QTR 21,392 21,878 2,444 2,278 601 619 24,437 24,775 4,030 3,796
YTD 21,392 21,878 2,444 2,278 601 619 24,437 24,775 4,030 3,796
Collections:
Physical circulation decreased in August and September. This drop was expected as
children returned to school.
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Children’s
Programs
Children’s
Attendance
Teen Programs Teen Attendance Adult Programs Adult Attendance
Fiscal Year 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23
July 17 11 421 310 6 18 40 48 5 8 39 46
August 17 16 378 306 4 9 24 38 5 6 44 48
September 13 17 276 504 2 2 13 17 5 6 38 55
1st QTR 47 44 1,075 1,120 12 29 77 103 15 20 121 149
YTD 47 44 1,075 1,120 12 29 77 103 15 20 121 149
All Ages Programs All Ages
Attendance
Total Programs Total Program
Attendance
Self-Directed
Programs
Self-Directed
Participation
Fiscal Year 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23
July 1 0 34 0 29 37 534 404 3 2 65 21
August 2 1 122 39 28 32 568 431 3 1 83 18
September 1 1 88 19 21 26 415 595 1 2 4 39
1st QTR 4 2 244 58 78 95 1,517 1,430 7 5 152 78
YTD 4 2 244 58 78 95 1,517 1,430 7 5 152 78
Programming:
Summer Reading Stats
Early Learner Children Teen Adult Total
Registered 81 209 95 67 452
Completed 1-4 31 85 43 37 196
July’s Open Mic Night attracted 34 attendees and 11 performances for a lively evening.
Our youngest performer, at only six years old, found her courage in singing a karaoke
song when we enlisted the help of the entire audience to help. Listening to an entire room
of people of all ages encourage this child by singing along with her was a wonderful way
to bring the audience together.
Our Storytime in the Park program attracted a larger crowd e ach week. We were so
excited to see 79 people come to Tierra Rejada Park in July when we had local business
member Lara Porrazzo from Fix It Fast Plumbing Heating & Air read a few fan favorites.
We finished the evening off with silly songs and of course, dancing!
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Our August Snuggly Saturday attracted 27 participants for an entire day of LEG O
building, mindful coloring, jigsaw puzzles, board games, and an open crafting table. It was
wonderful to see families coming in and interacting with all of these activities at their own
pace. The invitation to come in pajamas made the atmosphere so cozy in our library!
The “Positive Parenting” workshop in September, presented by Interface Children and
Family Services, aimed to provide parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 12 with
the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the often-challenging terrain of parenthood.
The Interface Children and Family Services facilitator created a nurturing and non -
judgmental environment where caregivers felt safe sharing their challenges and triumphs.
As a result, they left each session feeling more self-assured and capable in their parenting
roles.
Facebook Page
Visits
Instagram Profile
Visits
Teen Instagram
Profile Visits
YouTube Unique
Views
Unique Webpage
Views
Fiscal Year 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23 23-24 22-23
July 256 87 152 208 17 50 44 36 10,243 9,532
August 254 126 126 172 12 42 17 33 10,955 9,381
September 167 184 130 156 22 44 31 30 11,124 9,272
1st QTR
Total
677 397 408 536 51 136 92 99 32,322 28,185
YTD 677 397 408 536 51 136 92 99 32,322 28,185
Marketing and Outreach:
Library outreach to schools remains a top priority. In August, staff received requests to
attend events at Chaparral Middle School, Peach Hill Academy, Flory Academy of
Sciences & Technology, Mountain Meadows 21st Century Learning Academy, and
Campus Canyon College Preparatory Academy.
The Library's presence at the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Job Fair on September
21 reflects the Library's role as more than just a repository of books; it is a dynamic
resource center that actively participates in community development and growth. At the
event, the City Librarian highlighted the wealth of resources the Library provides that can
be valuable to job seekers. This included information on borrowing books, e -books, and
other materials, accessing educational resources, and using the Library as a community
gathering space.
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