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Library director reports record summer reading participation, staffing and program updates
Summary
The Library Director told trustees the summer reading program had 2,252 participants (about 150 more than last year), highlighted a social-media reach of about 20,000 views for a children's event, and said interviews are underway for two staff positions with expected offers in early September.
The Muskego City Library Director told the board on Aug. 18 that the summer reading program concluded with 2,252 participants, an increase of roughly 150 over the previous summer.
"We ended this summer with 2,252 participants in the summer reading program," the director said, calling the turnout another record and noting families have until the end of the week to pick up coupons and prizes. The director also highlighted a children's "stuffy sleepover" program that drew extensive attention online: staff posted a program update that received "over 20,000 views" on Facebook.
Staffing updates included open interviews for a children's assistant and a circulation supervisor, with offers expected in early September; longtime employee Jane's last day will be Oct. 2. The director also announced a trustee appreciation event Sept. 29 at the Rezer Nature Center and reminded trustees of a Friends board meeting on Sept. 10.
Trustees and staff discussed circulation trends: staff reported high daily pick-list counts (150'00 items) even as some hold measures decline, and noted an ongoing shift toward digital checkouts (Overdrive and Canopy) while physical checkouts remain below 2019 levels. The library plans several initiatives (a "library of things," circulating puzzles) to encourage physical borrowing.
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