Memorandum:

To:                  Winnefox Library System Trustees        

From:              Mark Arend, Interim Assistant Director

Subject:            Report of System activities

Date:               8 July 2004

 

The following is an update of activities since our last meeting.  I would be happy to provide further details at our meeting, or feel free to give me a call or send an email in advance.

 

Director Certification:  You may remember that I reported several months ago that two of our libraries were not in compliance with state requirements for system membership because their directors had not completed the required classes to renew their certification.  I am happy to report that Neshkoro director Cheryl Milbrandt has completed her class and that by the time of our meeting Oakfield director Dianne Bilitz will have completed her class. 

 

Summer Reading Program:  Reports are coming in that our libraries are having successful summer reading programs.  Some are reporting record numbers of participants.  Special thanks to the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for providing passes for Wisconsin State Parks, the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, and the Milwaukee Public Museum. 

 

Many libraries are helping Smokey the Bear celebrate his 60th birthday this year with special children’s programs including a birthday card contest.  One lucky child in Winnefox Library System will win a Smokey backpack with prizes and have his card sent on to Madison and posted on the DNR web site.

 

Staff from Winnefox and member libraries are busy putting the final touches on the planning for the Library Day @ Galloway House program scheduled for the Galloway House and Village in Fond du Lac for the afternoon of Saturday 7 August.  Last year we had over 1,800 library users attend the EAA program and we are hoping to match or exceed that total this year. 

 

WCTS Collection Enhancement Grant:   The effects of the WCTS Collection Enhancement grants are starting to be seen in libraries in Marquette, Green Lake, & Waushara Counties.  As of the end of June almost 100 items have been purchased and have hit the shelves. 

 

Member Library Director News:  Since our last meeting two directors have left Winnefox member libraries.  Campbellsport director Suellen Bladek, and Berlin director Karen Peterson have each left their respective libraries.  John and I are assisting the library boards as they begin the search for new directors.