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Saint Paul Public Library outlines programming priorities, evaluation goals and attendance gains
Summary
Public services manager Marlena Okechukwu presented the library’s programming framework, metrics and partnerships; staff reported 3,106 programs and 47,051 attendees in the prior year, a 30% increase from 2023, and previewed a June 14 Hamline Midway kickoff event.
Marlena Okechukwu, public services manager for Saint Paul Public Library, presented the library’s programming framework to the Library Board, emphasizing mission alignment, professional standards and evaluation of outcomes rather than outputs alone.
Okechukwu described a “programming why” statement and three pillars that guide program selection and delivery: alignment with strategic goals, the library experience promise, and centering community needs. She said programs range from story times and author talks to culturally specific celebrations, and that delivery can be in-person, virtual or hybrid.
Okechukwu told the board that staff are adding evaluation…
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