2020 Recommended Library Budget Washington County Board Meeting Keith Ryskoski September 3, 2019

Washington County Library’s Mission: Inspire Curiosity. Champion Innovation. Spark opportunity.

2019 Highlights

Lake Elmo From 2018 to 2019… Checkouts up 16% Program attendance up 17% Computer usage up 16% Wi-Fi usage up 113% Hours donated by volunteers already surpassed all of 2018

Strategic Programs and Partnerships Early literacy totes and WIC clinic pop-up libraries – Public Health and Environment Fix-It Clinics – Public Health and Environment Job fairs – CareerForce Parks event participation – Snowshoe Story Stroll, Ice Cream Social, and Bluegrass Festival Memory Care Kits – Public Health and Environment and FamilyMeans Virtual Reality team building – Public Works and Property Records and Taxpayer Services Shared financial services – Accounting and Finance Shared training – Public Health and Environment Show Your Library Card – Local businesses including Culver’s, Costco, YMCA, Hy-Vee

Community Engagement Storytimes – Oakdale Discovery Center, Scandia Farmer’s Market, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Knowledge Beginnings Pop Up Library – Forest Lake Arts in the Park, Oakdale Farmer’s Market, Mahtomedi District Education Center Senior Programs – Norris Square, St. Andrews Village, The Lodge of White Bear Lake, DPC Community Center, Boutwells Landing, Norris Square, Bickford Senior Living Community Events – Woodbury Lakes, National Night Out, RITE of Spring, Kidz 'n' Biz, ECFE Bunny Hop, Summer Schoolie

Building Projects Wildwood Library Valley Library

Services Addition of auto-renewal Extension of material loan period to three weeks Reduced barriers to get a library card Meeting room updates at R.H. Stafford and Hardwood Creek libraries

2020 Key Initiatives Convenience Collections Value Staff Meet the convenience expectations of county residents. Collections Create a new, dynamic plan for developing the library’s digital and physical collections. Value Identify new ways the library’s early literacy services can add value to the evolving Washington County communities. Staff Leverage staff talents and strengths to better meet the needs of Washington County communities today and tomorrow.

2020 Requested Investments Library materials handling and self-check upgrades - $83,000 Book return replacement at R.H. Stafford Library - $50,000 Conversion of Special Project Communications Specialist position to Regular status – reclassification of Office Support position

Library Proposed 2020 Revenue Total: $8,560,400 Levy: $8,031,700 Non-Levy: $395,700 Other Financing Sources: $133,000

Library Proposed 2020 Expenditures Total: $8,560,400 Personnel Services: $5,693,100 Services and Charges: $1,561,600 Material and Supplies: $1,223,700 Capital Outlay: $82,000

Law Library

Law Library Proposed 2020 Revenue Total: $311,500

Law Library Proposed 2020 Expenditures Total: $311,500 Personnel Services: $118,100 Services and Charges: $66,400 Material and Supplies: $127,000

Thank you!

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