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www.southsiouxcity.org/library
Turning Your Program Around
What the South Sioux City Public Library did to
change the public’s perception of the
library.
June 1, 2009
New Library Director Hired New Children’s Librarian
Hired New Library Board chosen to
replace dismissed board.
Perception of the library
It was boring. Nothing to do. The programs didn’t fit their needs. The library lacked posters, pictures,
books on display. Not kid friendly. Didn’t know we had one.
In the last 2 years we have seen
these increases.
Circulation checkouts
2008-2009: 22,5312010-2011: 43,486
Computer Usage
2008-2009: 20900
2010-2011: 27227
New Cards Issued
2008-2009: 950
2010-2011: 1276
Reference Questions Answered
2008-2009: 406
2010-2011: 803
Adult Programming Attendance
2008-2009: 684
2010-2011: 3180
Children’s Programming Attendance
2008-2009: 1895
2010-2011: 6225
What did we do to accomplish this turn around.
Interview library patrons
Communicate with people who
don’t use the library with
questionnaires.
Meet with civic groups and give presentations.
Meet with local agencies and see what the library could do to
assist their agency.
Talk with area schools.
Talk with area businesses.
Do a review of the services your community provides and try to fill in
the gaps.
See what other libraries are doing and recreate their
ideas to fit your needs.
Keep an open mind. Even if an idea doesn’t
catch on right away, keep trying.
Changes in Youth Programming
2009: Story Times were held consistently twice a week & two programs that ran once a month
2011: Story Times are held consistently five times a week
Encouraged Partnerships with Community
Move & Music Classes for youth Story Telling with
local teachers
We also utilize our local Chamberetts, Optimist Club and 4-H Extension Office for
programming
Look at the Community You Serve
In our community we saw a need and reached out to fill it.
We have a mother who volunteers to read bilingual books and we make crafts with the children
Bilingual Story Time
Consistency Keeping programming consistent is a
major help for your families to remember to stop in
Being consistent in special programs (monthly or yearly) is a benefit.
LEGO classes & contest
Make the library FUN!End of Summer
Reading – “Food Fight”
Hanging out at the library
Stuffed Toy
Sleep-Over
Dr. Seuss Celebration!
Summer Reading Programs
World Juggling Day
String Instrument Extravaganza
Sioux Falls Zoo Mobile
Puppet Making
More Summer ReadingBugs from around the World
Nebraska’s Humanities Council – David Marsh Music from around the World
Mad Science
New Area’s
Teen Area
Young Kids Area
Teen Murder Mystery Dinner
Programming with Adults 2000- Present
2000-2004 Library Building Project 2004-2007 Countywide Service 2007-Present Making Library Services
work for People.
Programming with Adults
Cover to Cover Book Club
Started in 2002
We are regularly involved in One Book Events
Book Club Resources
One Book Programs
Resources Available to Libraries
Nebraska Book Club Wiki http://nebookclub.pbworks.com/w/page/7656389/FrontPage
NLC Book Club Kits http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/ref/bookclub/
The Big Read http://neabigread.org/ Nebraska Humanities Council
http://www.nebraskahumanities.org/speakers/books.html
Resources Available to Book Clubs
Reading Group Guides http://www.readinggroupguides.com/content/index.asp
Library Thing http://www.librarything.com/
Shelfari http://www.shelfari.com/ Good Reads
http://www.goodreads.com/
Programming with Adults
Book clubs- Cover to Cover Humanities Programming
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial 2003-2005
Humanities Programming
Connecting with state arts and humanities groups is a great way to do programming.
Connecting with local and area arts and humanities presenters outside the state can also reap benefits.
Connect programming to the natural interests of the community
Programming with Adults
Book clubs- Cover to Cover Humanities Programming Local and Personal Interests
Native American/ Western Programming
Local & Personal Interests
Musical Programming
Music Contacts
Concerts in Your Home http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/
Unbound Booking http://www.unboundbooking.com/
Art Gallery Area
Community Garden/ Organic Gardening
Cardinal Festival
Movies
Real to Reel- popular movies with contemporary issues.
Movies
B Movie Night at the Bijou
Classic Movies and Discussion
Special Movie Presentations
Movies in History celebrating birthdays or anniversaries.
Special Movie Presentations
Movies with special themes
And There’s More
Technology classes (20-25 classes a month)
Classes on Medicare Part D sign-up Digital Television switch over Banned books week discussions Stars of the Silent Films Games day Trivia Contest
50+ Area
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