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Home My WebLink About08-22-2017 Library Commission Agenda PacketSaratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 1 of 3 Saratoga Library Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Saratoga Library/Community Room 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order Roll Call Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items Any member of the public may address the Library Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Library Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. The Library Commission may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. Approval of Minutes Draft minutes for the June 27, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Items 1. Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts Summary: At the June meeting, the Commission discussed opportunities for support efforts and goals of the Library. Action: Discuss outreach efforts at events in the City, such as movie nights and farmers markets, and how the Commission can help support the Library Service Plan presented at the June meeting. 2. Library Interior Space Improvement Funding Summary: The Santa Clara County Library District is expected to allocate $200,000 for interior space improvements at Saratoga Library in the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget. Action: Receive update on the funding and efforts to collect input from Library stakeholders on desired improvements. 3. Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission Summary: At the June meeting, the Commission discussed the possibility of a joint meeting with the Cupertino Library Commission. Action: Discuss outcomes of Cupertino Library Commission August 2, 2017 meeting. Saratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 2 of 3 4. Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries Summary: At the June 2017 meeting, the Commission considered ways that the Saratoga Library Commission and Friends of the Saratoga Libraries can work together. Action: Discuss email from Friends of the Saratoga Libraries President Alice Patrick and opportunities to promote/support the efforts of the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries. 5. Boy Scout and Girl Scout Project List Summary: At the June meeting, the Commission brainstormed project ideas for Boy Scout and Girl Scout volunteer projects at the Library, such as Eagle Scout or Gold Award projects. Action: Continue discussion of project ideas, including opportunities for a Boy Scout project. 6. West Valley College Collaboration Summary: One of the Commission work plan items includes identifying opportunities to collaborate with West Valley College. Action: Discuss opportunities to collaborate with West Valley College through the College’s robotics program or other programs. 7. Library Card Promotion Summary: The Commission has been discussing opportunities to support the Library by encouraging the public to sign up for Library Cards. Action: Discuss efforts to promote Library Cards through Saratoga News, Nextdoor, etc. 8. Commissioner-Led Events Action: Receive update on Junior Achievement event. 9. Community News & Trends Summary: Share news and trends within the community. Reports 1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian 2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian 3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries 4. Karen Burley, Library Commission Vice Chair 5. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager Summarize Action Items Agenda Items for Next Meeting – October 24, 2017 Adjournment Saratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 3 of 3 Certificate of Posting of the Agenda, Distribution of Agenda Packet, & Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act I, Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Library Commission was posted and available for review on August 16, 2017 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 16th day of August 2017 at Saratoga, California. Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Library Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the Library Commission. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 408.868.1269. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 5.102-35.104 ADA title II] LIBRARY COMMISSION AGENDA PLANNER MEETING AGENDA ITEMS REPORTS February 23, 2016  New Library Commissioner Welcome – Flora Hoffman  Selection of Chair & Vice Chair  Work Plan & Objectives  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Allison Lew, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Vice Chair  Adam Henig, Liaison April 26, 2016  New Library Commissioner Welcome – Carol Barmeier  Work Plan & Objectives Sharing Community News & Trends  Sharing Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Allison Lew, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Chair  Adam Henig, Liaison June 28, 2016  Update on Friends Nominee to Commission  Update on Partnering with West Valley College  Library Survey & Interior Space Review  Sharing Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Chair  Adam Henig, Liaison August 23, 2016  West Valley College Partnership Update  Community News & Trends  Parking Lot Speeding Concerns  Rescheduling of December 2016 Meeting  Commission Recruitment Update  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison October 25, 2016  Selection of Chair & Vice Chair  Library Survey Results  West Valley College Partnership Update  Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Vice Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison December 13, 2016  2017 Work Plan  Introduction of Santa Clara County Library District Foundation (Terrie Creamer)  Library Survey Results  Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison February 28, 2017  West Valley College Partnership Update  Technology Events/3D Printing  Library District Survey Results for Saratoga Library  Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison April 25, 2017  Library District Survey Results for Saratoga Library  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Community News & Trends  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison May 31, 2017 6:00 p.m. Commission Recognition Dinner Hakone Gardens June 27, 2017  Community News & Trends  Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts  Library Interior Space Improvement Funding  Library Commission Group Photo  Proposed Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission  Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries  Boy Scout and Girl Scout Project List  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Karen Burley, Vice Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison August 22, 2017  Community News & Trends  Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts  Library Interior Space Improvement Funding  Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission  Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries  Boy Scout/Girl Scout Project List  West Valley College Collaboration  Library Card Promotion  Commissioner-Led Events  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Karen Burley, Vice Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison October 24, 2017  Community News & Trends  Selection of Chair & Vice Chair  Review 2017 Work Plan, Consider 2018 Work Plan  Rescheduling December Meeting Date  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison December 26, 2017*  Community News & Trends  Finalize 2018 Work Plan  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison Unscheduled Future Items  Interior Space Review Recommendations  West Valley College Collaboration & Next Steps * Meeting will be canceled or rescheduled LIBRARY COMMISSION WORK PLAN & MEMBERSHIP KEY POINTS OF WORK PLAN 1. Plan and promote library events and programs 2. Consider data of countywide survey relating to Saratoga Library and make recommendations 3. Provide recommendation on interior space review 4. Engage in information sharing with library and public 5. identify opportunities to partner with West Valley College 6. Help increase the number of residents with library cards TOPICS IN DETAIL  Information Sharing with the Library a. Hold technology events, such as a 3D printing b. Support and promote Trivia events c. Provide recommendations to Library Staff at meetings. This would include upcoming events to promote the library, new trends, interests, etc. d. Provide additional items to the Local Government Resource Center (e.g., including a photo of Library Commission)  Information sharing with the public a. Assist with tabling at city-wide events (e.g., Heritage Day) b. Create email campaigns to reach specific populations (such as parents, youth, seniors, etc.) to tout Library and its programs  Survey a. Analyze survey result data for Saratoga Library and provide recommendations to the Library District as appropriate  Interior Space Budget a. Provide recommendations based on survey results regarding the $200,000 interior space budget; (i.e., What’s a great fit for the community?)  Library Card Membership a. Recommend opportunities to reach the goal to issue library cards to at least 85 percent of Saratoga and Monte Sereno’s population  Other Topics a. Serve as contest judges b. Procedure review (e.g., revising the Community Room sign-up policy) c. Visit other County library commissions & JPA meetings d. Attend annual Friends and Commissioner forum CURRENT MEMBERSHIP Name Term End City Email Vacant, Monte Sereno Representative 9/30/2017 Carol Barmeier 9/30/2017 cbarmeier@saratoga.ca.us Anandi Krishnamurthy 9/30/2018 akrishnamurthy@saratoga.ca.us Flora Hoffman 9/30/2019 fhoffman@saratoga.ca.us Karen Burley 9/30/2020 kburley@saratoga.ca.us Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 1 of 4 Minutes Saratoga Library Commission Regular Meeting June 27, 2017 Call to Order: Vice Chair Karen Burley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Roll Call Present: Vice Chair Karen Burley, Commissioner Carol Barmeier, Anandi Krishnamurthy, Flora Hoffman Absent: None Also Present: Chris Brown, Michael Eitner, Lisa Finley, Crystal Bothelio Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items: None Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes for the April 25, 2017 Regular Meeting HOFFMAN/KRISHNAMURTHY MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 25, 2017 REGULAR MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, BARMEIER, KRISHNAMURTHY, HOFFMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Agenda Items 1. Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts Summary: The Santa Clara County Library District conducted a district-wide survey. The results were presented at the December 2016 Library Commission Meeting. Subsequently, the Commission agreed to schedule discussion of the results specific to Saratoga Library at a future meeting. Action: Receive and consider survey results. Vice Chair Burley introduced the item. The Commission discussed the Library Service Plan and insights from the district-wide survey. 2. Library Interior Space Improvement Funding Summary: The Santa Clara County Library District is expected to allocate $200,000 for interior space improvements at Saratoga Library in the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget. Action: Receive information about the funding for interior space improvements. Vice Chair Burley shared her perspective that the Commission’s review of the district survey is complete and the Commission has provided some thoughts on the interior space review. Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 2 of 4 Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian, noted that while the funds will become available July 1, there is still planning work that needs to be done. The Library is considering different ways to collect user input on how the funds can be used, such as focus groups that represent different stakeholder groups, one of which could be the Library Commission. Ideally the funds will be spent by the end of the 2017/18 fiscal year, but can be rolled into future fiscal years if necessary. Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown noted that the funds for the interior space improvements are new. Los Altos used the funding to improve the visibility of the reference desk and make some of the seating in the library more multifunctional. 3. Library Commission Group Photo Summary: Discuss taking a group photo of the Library Commission. Action: Finalize plan for group photo. The Commission agreed to take a group photo at the October meeting, after vacancies have been filled. 4. Proposed Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission Summary: Consider a proposal to hold a joint meeting with the Cupertino Library Commission. Action: Discuss proposed meeting with Cupertino Library Commission. Vice Chair Burley introduced the item and asked the Commission to consider attending the Cupertino Library Commission’s July and August meeting. The Commission discussed the proposal to attend a Cupertino Library Commission meeting. Vice Chair Burley agreed to connect with the Cupertino Library Commission to see if there are topics of joint interests that can be discussed. The Commission agreed to discuss a joint meeting with Cupertino Library Commission at the August meeting. 5. Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries Summary: Brainstorm ways that the Saratoga Library Commission and Friends of the Saratoga Libraries can work together. Action: Identify opportunities to collaborate with the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries. Vice Chair Burley introduced the item. Lisa Finley, President of the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, supported the idea of increased collaboration and suggested brainstorming ideas with Alice Patrick, the incoming Friends President. Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 3 of 4 6. Boy Scout and Girl Scout Project List Summary: Brainstorm project ideas for Boy Scout and Girl Scout volunteer projects at the Library, such as Eagle Scout or Gold Award projects. Action: Create list of prospective projects for Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts interested in volunteering at Saratoga Library. Vice Chair Burley introduced the item. The Commission brainstormed project ideas and discussed criteria for Eagle Scout and Gold Award projects. Community Librarian Michael Eitner agreed to identify some project ideas to share with the Library Commission. Lisa Finley, President of the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, also agreed to brainstorm project ideas at the Book-Go-Round. 7. Community News & Trends Summary: Share news and trends within the community. Commissioner Barmeier thanked and complimented Vice Chair Burley for her post on Nextdoor. She also commented upon the article in the Saratoga News regarding the installation of new computers. The Commission discussed tabling at upcoming events, including Saratoga Movie Nights and Farmers Markets. The Commission received a demonstration of the Library’s mobile services, which allow the Library to issue Library Cards. Reports 1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown reported on behalf of Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian. He shared updates about summer reading programs, summer meals program in the southern part of Santa Clara County, and technology updates at County libraries. The Commission suggested additional classes on Adobe programs. 2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian, provided a report that included an overview of the Saratoga Library Service Plan. He shared that the Commission can help the Library by connecting the Library with various service groups in the community. The Commission suggested making connections with AYSO, Junior Achievement, and realtors. The Commission also recommended development of a factsheet about the Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 4 of 4 Library, including different types of media that are available at the library and programs offered. 3. Lisa Finley, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries Lisa Finley, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries President reported that a time capsule burred at Hakone for 25 years was opened during a ceremony at Hakone. The capsule included some materials from the Friends. She also shared that feedback on fieldtrips to the Book-Go-Round were very positive. The Board is putting together curriculum for future field trips. The annual general meeting is on June 28. Immediately following the general meeting, the Board will be meeting and electing new officers for Fiscal Year 2017/18. Alice Patrick is slated to become the new president. 4. Karen Burley, Library Commission Vice Chair No report 5. Crystal Bothelio, City of Saratoga Crystal Bothelio provided an update on Silicon Valley Clean Energy enrollment, the installation of a new electric vehicle charging station at the Library, Saratoga’s July 4 celebration, Parks Make Life Better Month, the Spring/Summer Saratogan, and Saratoga Movie Nights. Summarize Action Items None Agenda Items for Next Meeting – August 22, 2017 - Outcomes of Cupertino Library Commission Meeting Adjournment Chair Burley adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager City of Saratoga August 2017 Commission Report Nancy Howe, County Librarian Eclipse! Get ready for a spectacular astronomical event! On Monday, August 21 a total eclipse of the sun will be visible in the continental United States for the first time in almost 40 years. Here in Santa Clara County, we will experience a 76% darkening of the sun. SCCLD with the cooperation of NASA Ames, has planned an exciting slate of programs and activities to help the public understand and appreciate what will happen, and how to view it safely. Free eclipse viewing glasses will be given away at each location while supplies last. For a full list of activities visit www.sccl.org/eclipse. New Digital Services Striving to continually meet the needs of our diverse community, SCCLD has added two new international digital collections to our online virtual library. The first is Odilo which offers hundreds of quality Spanish language eBooks including bestsellers, old favorites, romances, mysteries, biographies, cookbooks and eBooks for kids of all ages. The second is HyRead. HyRead offers hundreds of traditional Chinese language ebooks, eMagazines and even multimedia enhanced eBooks. This offering is unique as very few public libraries in the U.S. offer quality Spanish language eBooks or traditional Chinese versus simplified Chinese language eBooks to their patrons. SCCLD Receives Funding for ESL Classes The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors approved three year funding of $150,000 to support the Library’s ESL classes. This funding will allow us to continue free classes and to expand the number of classes offered without the conditions of the new reporting requirements. Starting in August, SCCLD is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at the Gilroy and Milpitas Libraries. These classes will meet two nights each week through mid-December. The goal of the classes is to help participants improve their English skills in speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and listening. Each of our library locations also offer ESL Conversation Clubs. These informal sessions are designed for adults over 18 years of age who speak and understand basic English. We focus on developing English speaking and listening skills in a comfortable, casual setting. These drop in programs are free, and no registration is required. In addition, as the result of a California state grant, SCCLD will offer a Citizenship series starting in September at Saratoga Library. The classes will be held on Wednesday mornings, 10:30am, on September 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 4 and 11. Citizenship information displays are currently located at each library location. The ESL and Citizenship classes continue to build on the library’s role as a welcoming and trusted information source within our communities. Director of Communications and Marketing Joins Staff I am pleased to announce that Diane Roche has joined our staff as the Director of Library Communications and Marketing. Diane’s experience spans both corporate and not-for-profit organizations, working as Director of Marketing of Sony and Chief Marketing Officer of Global Village Concerns. She has deep experience developing and executing marketing and branding strategies, promotions, events, and digital communication. She also loves to read, volunteer at her son’s school, and is an avid hiker. There was an extremely competitive national recruitment and we received over 100 applicants. The selection process included interviews by experts in the field both from the library world and the private sector, JPA members, and staff. I am grateful to all of those who participated in the process. Matt Lorenzo, Teen Librarian at Cupertino Library, Recognized Presented by the California Library Association (CLA), Cupertino Teen Librarian, Matthew Lorenzo, was awarded the prestigious CLA 2017 Young Adult Services Award for his service and dedication to providing exceptional programs and events for Cupertino’s teen community. Matt will receive his award at the CLA annual conference on November 3, 2017 in Riverside, CA. SCCLD Foundation Special Event – Save the date Save the date and join us on Thursday, September 14th for a fun evening at the first fund-raising event of the SCCLD Foundation. We will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, music and a talk by Dale Dougherty, founder of Maker Media and Maker Faire. Learn and discuss the implications for libraries of the maker movement and ways libraries can spark future innovators in our communities. The Foundation was founded to raise private funds in support of innovation in library services, the Bookmobile and Reading Program. The event will be from 6:30 – 8 pm at the historic Foothill Club at 20399 Park Place in Saratoga. Cost: $60 per person. 1 SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT July 2017 Mike Eitner, Community Librarian STATISTICS May 2016 May 2017 June 2016 June 2017 Total Circulation 92,414 85,554 95,228 96,600 Adult/Teen Circulation 49,434 45,411 52,387 49,510 Children’s Circulation 42,980 40,143 42,841 46,790 Use of E-Book Collection (OverDrive Vendor) 2,273 2,394 2,418 2,656 Use of Downloadable Audio Books (OverDrive Vendor) 855 1,181 861 1,228 Total Number of Programs 78 75 50 45 Programs Total Attendance 2,594 2,514 1,881 1,693 New Library Cards Issued 241 178 319 311 Gate Count: Library Use 34,860 34,546 34,034 34,775 Outreach Events 38 7 16 7 Outreach Total Attendance 2,238 1,676 839 1,573 Volunteer Hours 1,445 1,530 1,363 1,384 SUMMER READING CLUB Did you read five books? Don’t forget to claim your prize! Children Children who complete the Summer Reading Challenge will receive a certificate, free book, and a coupon for a free book from the Book-Go-Round. Children ages 1-9 will also receive a pass for the Children’s Discovery Museum, while children ages 10-12 will receive a pass to the Tech Museum. Prizes available while supplies last. 2 Teens Teens who complete the Summer Reading Challenge will receive a Starbucks Gift Card. Prizes available while supplies last. Teens who log their books online will also be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire. Adults All adults completing the Summer Reading Challenge and logging their books online will be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire. SPOTLIGHT ON AUGUST PROGRAMS Children Science Night with the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, Monday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. Learn more about Bay Area birds through fun and educational activities. NASA Presents: A Once in a Lifetime Event, Sunday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. Elizabeth Keller, NASA Senior Scientist, presents a family program about the upcoming eclipse. Children will receive a take-home craft at the end of the event. Sun Prints on the Patio, Monday, August 14, 3:00 p.m. Make art prints from the sun to celebrate the coming solar eclipse! Teens College Essay Workshop with UC Focus, Saturday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. Applying to college? A great college essay communicates all the necessary information about you as a person. Learn what colleges are looking for and get help writing the essays that best showcase you. Under the supervision of an essay specialist, students will learn what should and should not go in the essay, study a sample essay, brainstorm potential topics, and find their unique writing voice for their UC application. This workshop is for the class of 2018. Seating is limited, please register for this event. PSAT Practice Test, Saturday, August 26, 1:00 p.m. Grades 8-12 are invited to take a PSAT practice test. Get experience with the PSAT — without the pressure! Space is limited. Sign up online at www.sccl.org—Location Saratoga—Events. Please bring a pencil and calculator. Adults Backyard Stargazing and Solar Viewing, Tuesday, August 8, 7:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what celestial objects you can see from your backyard in our light-polluted skies? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Eric Norris will explain what you can see, the types of telescopes and other viewing aids to use, and give some suggestions for your first celestial objects to view. Eric will also discuss the upcoming solar eclipse and how you can safely view the sun. 3 Naturalization Information Session, Wednesday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. Topics covered at this free session will include: the naturalization process; the naturalization test; and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. There will also be a mock naturalization interview featuring USCIS officers. Your Golden Years? Caregiving and the Longevity Boom, Friday, August 11, 10:30 a.m. Mehrdad Ayati, M.D., geriatrician and author, will examine quality-of-life issues pertaining to long-term caregiving and decision-making within a culture fixated on anti-aging “cures.” For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org. 4 5 6 PHOTOS FROM RECENT PROGRAMS Happy Birds! Dreamhouses Free Building Fun! Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events! 7 OUTREACH Saratoga Library staff attended numerous outreach events during June. They continued to present information about the Summer Reading Club. Saratoga Library staff also visited the Saratoga Farmers’ Market at West Valley College and movie night in El Quito Park. NEWSLETTER Subscribe to the Library Newsletter: http://www.sccl.org/About/Library-News/Newsletter 1 SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT August 2017 Mike Eitner, Community Librarian STATISTICS June 2016 June 2017 July 2016 July 2017 Total Circulation 95,228 96,600 95,282 100,119 Adult/Teen Circulation 52,387 49,510 53,947 53,534 Children’s Circulation 42,841 46,790 41,627 46,585 Use of E-Book Collection (OverDrive Vendor) 2,418 2,656 2,382 2,831 Use of Downloadable Audio Books (OverDrive Vendor) 861 1,228 898 1,261 Total Number of Programs 50 45 39 32 Programs Total Attendance 1,881 1,693 1,255 1,872 New Library Cards Issued 319 311 275 266 Gate Count: Library Use 34,034 34,775 34,458 35,114 Outreach Events 16 7 2 2 Outreach Total Attendance 839 1,573 154 193 Volunteer Hours 1,363 1,384 1,413 1,385 ComicsPlus available now! ComicsPlus offers more than 16,000 digital graphic novels and comics. First-time users will need to create an RB digital account, but creating an account is simple. You will need the following: your library card number, your pin number, your name, and your email address. Browse comics and graphic novels by age range, genre, publisher, title, or use the search box. You may access ComicsPlus anytime anywhere by visiting https://www.sccl.org/comicsplus or by downloading the ComicsPlus app for Apple or Android devices. All titles are available 24/7, and there are never any holds! Titles check out for seven days. 2 SPOTLIGHT ON SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS Children Smokey Bear Visits Preschool Storytime, Thursday, September 14, 10:30 am Smokey Bear will visit our pre-school storytime along with his friend from the FireSafe Council. LEGO Club, Monday, September 18, 4:00 pm Join us for the first meeting of the Saratoga Library LEGO Club. The LEGO Club will meet the first and third Mondays of the month. All ages are invited. Future Engineers Build a Better Bridge, Saturday, September 23, 2:00 pm Combine physics, construction, science, creativity, and mathematics to build a bridge made out of toothpicks and glue. Families invited. Suggested grades 3 – 6. Colors in Light, Thursday, September 28, 4:00 pm Two different experiments to see the colors in light! Grades 3 – 5. Andy Z: A Family Concert, Friday, September 29, 11:00 am Parents, grandparents, and caretakers bring the younger ones to a special early literacy concert with local favorite Andy Z. Ages 2-6. Teens PSAT Practice Test Results Seminar, Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m. Participants of the 8/26 PSAT Practice Test will receive their test results, learn test taking tips, and may ask questions about taking the PSAT. CoderDojo Coding Club, Sunday, September 17, 1:30 p.m. CoderDojo Silicon Valley @ Saratoga Library is part of the CoderDojo global collaboration providing free and open learning environments to students. Events are open to students from 11 - 17 years of age. Bring your own laptop or borrow one from the library. Seating is limited, so please register. No walk-ins. Adults Grand Tour: India, Gandhi's Teachings: A Helping Hand for the 21st Century, Friday, September 8, 11:00 a.m. How can Gandhi's Theory and Practice of Nonviolence fit with the 21st century of globalization and escalating world tensions? Noted peace scholar and San Francisco State professor Mike Lunine will show how Gandhi's efforts offer a helping hand to our modern world. Grand Tour: India, Dance: Bharatanatyam, Saturday, September 16, 2:00 p.m. Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu which combines emotions, melody, rhythm, and dance to depict Hindu religious themes and philosophy. Performance by Kala Vedika, a local forum for the arts. 3 Grand Tour: India, Destination India: An Insider’s Perspective for the First time Traveler, Monday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. "India is a litmus test for many travelers-some are only too happy to leave, while others stay for a lifetime," according to Lonely Planet. Tara Gupta, President of the boutique travel company India by Design, will share her experiences, knowledge, and insight of this exotic land as a tourist destination. Northern Indian destinations will be highlighted. League of Women Voters: Keeping Abreast of Federal Legislation and Understanding How You Can Impact it, Saturday, September 23, 3:00 p.m. U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren and Jennifer Wagoner, a former president of the League of Women Voters of California, will discuss how citizens and residents can keep up with federal legislation and influence it. Herstory: The Story of Amerasians, Saturday, September 30, 3:00 p.m. A panel discussion to coincide with the exhibit of the same name on display in the library. Drawn from the personal collection of Dr. Chang C. Chen (邱彰博士), Herstory features rare photographs and case descriptions of efforts by Chinese American women to gain legal standing in the U.S. For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org. 4 5 6 PHOTOS FROM RECENT PROGRAMS DIY Toys Science Night with San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory End of Summer Reading Club Celebration Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events! 7 OUTREACH Saratoga Library staff visited the Saratoga Farmers’ Market at West Valley College and movie night in El Quito Park. NEWSLETTER Subscribe to the Library Newsletter: http://www.sccl.org/About/Library-News/Newsletter Friends report for the August 22, 2017 Library Commission meeting: 1. The Friends supplied a $60,578. 89 check to Mike Eitner for purchase of an electric Pop-Up library vehicle that will enable interaction with the community at local events and sites. 2. The Friends approved the following slate of offices for the 2017-2018 board of directors. President: Alice Patrick Vice-President: Liz Guy Secretary: David Guidry Treasurer: Debbie Jensen Assistant Treasurer: Michelle Fan Membership: Diane Douglass Publicity: Pam Roper-Kaiser Newsletter: Sharon Barrett Programs: Judy Goldman Community Events and Hospitality: Diane Clement Immediate Past President: Lisa Finley Manager of Retail Operations: Kristin Gragnola 3. The Friends are planning for the September library presentation of the Saratoga Authors Hall of Fame. This will display works by authors who live or lived in Saratoga. Respectfully submitted, Alice Patrick