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GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY-ONE LIBRARY 32 LOCATIONS <br /> b. Anticipate scheduled replacements of building components/furnishings and include <br /> foreseen costs in budget and CIP. <br /> c. Sustain past and current beautification projects. <br /> d. Promote safety on library grounds and building. <br /> 2. Focus on community education about grounds and building. <br /> a. Promote best possible usage of all library resources by taking advantage of grounds and <br /> building as the learning resources they are. <br /> b. Promote community room use. <br /> City Request to Expand Open Hours <br /> The City of Elk River passed a resolution on February 21 stating that it would like the library to open at <br /> 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and asking GRRL to calculate the cost of the additional open hours. <br /> The Library Assessment Plan adopted by the GRRL Board of Trustees in 2016 creates a mechanism for <br /> cities to provide the operating funds for additional open hours. <br /> The proposal was sent to me on March 17. I forwarded it on to our Executive Director, Karen Pundsack, <br /> and she and I will work on getting a response to the City. <br /> Great Programming and Outreach Coming Up! <br /> Will Hollerich, Deb Luken, and other Elk River staff have put together a great calendar of events <br /> through the end of summer. The new adult book club is off to a great start, as local staff lead the group <br /> every month.Storytimes have been well attended, including a new evening family story time.We <br /> received a feedback form from the parent of a child who attended one of the City-sponsored <br /> programs.This parent praised the Elk River programs, saying it was one of the best she'd every <br /> attended! <br /> Our new Acoustic Music Night(first Thursday of the month)was attended by half a dozen or so people, <br /> and we've heard from other patrons who are excited for this new offering so we expect attendance to <br /> grow. One local student participated for class credit! Music Nights are scheduled through August. <br /> Drop in tech help is going very well—we had overflow at the last one,and our volunteer is booked <br /> through the end of the month. <br /> Staff went to Pullman Place Senior Living to talk with approximately 40 residents about the services <br /> provided at the library. It was a great opportunity to talk about the digital collection,tech help, and <br /> other programs they may not know about.We've already had some people get new cards and thank us <br /> for the visit. <br />