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<br />City of Ell< River <br />2004 Annual Report <br /> <br />YEAR IN REVIEW <br /> <br />· In November Great River Regional Library transferred to a new automated system <br />called Horizon. <br /> <br />· The City of Elk River paid off the debt of our Library expansion/remodeling project of <br />1995. <br /> <br />· Additional property was purchased for purposes of expansion. The Kohler property was <br />purchased and debris was taken away in November. <br /> <br />· We expanded our RSVP Volunteer program to help with overload. Volunteers do <br />calling to remind patrons that items are in, fill out weeding slips, and handle new book <br />check-in. <br /> <br />· The Library Board started an advocacy campaign. They spent last year drafting a letter <br />for county commissioners and plan on spending next year working more directly with <br />them by attending a meeting and presenting a PowerPoint presentation. <br /> <br />· The City of Elk River adopted the "Library Branch Agreement" agreement between <br />Great River Regional Library and the city. <br /> <br />· New seating was purchased for the reading area. <br /> <br />· Lighting was replaced in the parking lot. <br /> <br />· The Library Board took part in a goal setting session with other city departments. <br />Goals: <br />[] To prepare for a Library expansion project. <br />[] Advocacy for the Library. <br />· Educating the public about the benefits of the Library and how to take <br />advantage of our services. <br />· Working with other groups in the community such as the Arts Alliance <br />and Historical Society in mutually beneficial collaborations. <br /> <br />· We feel programming is essential to instilling a love of reading that will give a lifetime of <br />enjoyment. People throughout the community attended programs offered by the public <br />library. <br /> <br />· The annual Summer Library Program attracted 450 children. There were 229 children <br />who finished the program by reading 15 books. The Summer Library Program extends <br />the learning process created by the school curriculum to teach reading skills and helps <br />students maintain their reading level throughout the summer. <br /> <br />· Because of the excellent customer service work of the staff, circulation reached an all <br />time high. <br />