LET’S MEET AT OUR STORE OF KNOWLEDGE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2013
Mar 06, 2016
LET’S MEET AT OUR STORE OF KNOWLEDGE
A N N U A L REPOR T T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y
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TENA WILSON Executive Director
STEVEN PITTMANPresident, Library Board of Trustees
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE2013 was my first full year as director, and it was a time of listening and learning. A vision began to grow, informed by those who use (and don’t use) the libraries, the Board, the talented library staff and our many library partners. We focused on early childhood literacy, lifelong learning, and community connections — while looking ahead to new opportunities.
Long known for promoting literacy, your library is evolving to promote the newest form: digital literacy. Electronic magazines, and streaming movies and music were added to the collections in 2013. Nearly 230 technology classes were attended by over 3,000 patrons, and nearly 2,600 online technology tutorials were viewed through our website in 2013.
Your library is always open at www.starklibrary.org. We spent much time and effort in 2013 planning and creating an improved online experience for you. Look for it to be launched in the summer of 2014.
Your library is a gathering place. In addition to fostering an environment for learning, entertainment, and self-improvement, the programs brought thousands of people together. A few of the programming highlights in 2013 included author visits by Rosemary Wells and Todd Blackledge, poetry contests and readings, ballroom dancing lessons, and the Dewey Decibel Tour Opening Act Contest.
It is my hope that you will fully utilize the Library’s vast array of materials, digital resources, welcoming spaces, and enriching programs. While we accomplished much in 2013, stay tuned. Even bigger, smarter things are coming to your library.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEOver two-thirds of Stark County residents own a library card. In 2013, 1.4 million Stark County District Library visitors borrowed 3.5 million items from the collections. These statistics defy any predictions of the demise of libraries and are evidence that libraries are vital to the community.
Collaboration was a key component of our 2013 achievements. Partnerships with organizations such as Harvest for Hunger, the Canton Symphony Orchestra, ArtsinStark, Stark County Job and Family Services, SARTA, Mercy Medical Center, Stark Parks, the Library Foundation, and our Friends of the Library groups advanced our outreach, contributions, and ability to make a difference. The Library is proud to be a part of such a generous and supportive community of residents, volunteers, organizations, and businesses.
As always, foremost in our thoughts as we envision the future is the enrichment of the lives of our library users while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. We do our best to operate the Stark County District Library in a prudent, fiscally responsible manner, which, in turn, results in a stronger library and a smarter community.
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STEVEN PITTMAN President
trustees
SUSAN RODGERS Vice President
BERT NERO Secretary
BETH BORDA
EDMOND MACK
JOHN MROCZKOWSKI
SHAWN O’BRIEN
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Pictured Left to Right
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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPPORTS THE STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY’S MISSION OFINSPIRING IDEAS, ENRICHING LIVES A N D C R E AT I N G CO M M U N I T Y.
Applebee’s - Apple American Group
Ben Heggy Candy Company
Carpe Diem
Thomas Chelpka
Chick-fil-A - Store #01734
Chipotle Mexican Grill
E. A. Mahoney Family Foundation
Early Literacy and Reading Readiness Competitive Grant
Friendly’s - Apex Eagle Hospitality
In memory of Edra Litman
In memory of Marcia Moorhead
In memory of Barbara Spellman
Institute of Museum and Library Services
J & K Subway Restaurant
Jackson Friends of the Library
4 Kids Clothing
David Krantz
Lake Friends of the Library
Lucasfilm Company Store
Main Library Friends of the Library
Jenny L. Miller
Marion Mills
Charles and Julia Ostrout
Perry Sippo Friends of the Library
Ramseyer Farms
Sandy Valley Friends of the Library
Stark Community Foundation
Stark County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
Stark County District Library Foundation
Structured Employee Benefits of Ohio
Taco Bell - Charter Foods
Betty Toy
Twice Is Nice
Two E’s In A Pod
Wendy’s - S Group Companies
key donors TO THE STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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key donors TO THE STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Adante
Emil and Kristine Alecusan
Mary Ann Beck
Mrs. Daniel M. Belden
Better World Books
Anne M. Bretean
Brewster Dairy, Inc.
Michael and Mary Calnon
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Charnovic
Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conlan
Linda Dahl
Darlene Drage
Dr. Jorge and Lynne Esguerra
The Albert W. and Edith V. Flowers Charitable Foundation
Ryan Fowler
David and Jeanne Freitag
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Goehring
Judge Scott and Monica Gwin
Michael Hill
Jackson Township Lions Club
Helen Jones
Mrs. Michael Kane
Kismet Foundation
Dean G. and Jane G. Lauritzen Philanthropic Fund
Mr. Carl and Dr. Audrey Lavin
Martha Klein Lottman
William and Sharon Luntz
Dan and Paula Mastroianni
Rick and Jean McFarren
Ken McPeek
Daniel Meehan
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William Muzzy
Dr. Don and Rev. Sharon Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pittman
PPi Graphics
J. Steven Renkert
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riegler
Chris and Denise Scala
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schirack
Rachel Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Schulman
Sadie Shaheen
Sam and Karen Simmerman
Superior Beverage Group
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vail Jr.
Jim and Darlene Violet
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wells
Mrs. B. J. Wilkins
Jim and Linda Wilkins
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilkof
John and Tena Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. J. Richard Ziegler
LIBRARY FOUNDATION FINANCIALS
Opening Foundation assets $185,913
Closing Foundation assets $229,740
Donations received $21,156
The Stark County District Library
Foundation raises funds to financially
support and advance the mission
and values of the library. The
Foundation has received donations
from individuals, foundations, and
businesses which have been used to
support library programming and
to begin to build an endowment fund.
The focus in 2013 for the Library
Foundation was preparing and
planning for future growth.
A FRIENDraiser event held at the
Main Library was co-hosted
by the Foundation and the Friends
of the Library in May.
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FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DAVID WAIKEM President
PAULA MASTROIANNISecretar y
JEANNE FREITAGTreasurer
MAUREEN ATER
JANET BAKER
RICHARD BRIAN
MARY BYRNE
MARY CALNON
BARB COCKROFT
RYAN FULMER
SCOTT GWIN
AUDREY LAVIN
MICHAEL MARVIN
DENISE SCALA
LESLIE K. SCHNEIDER
KEVIN SMITH
ROB VAIL
DARLENE VIOLET
MARCIE WILLIAMS
CANDY ZEIGER
2013 LIBRARY STATS
Items Borrowed 3,506,134
Cardholders 166,546
Total Items Available 1,013,832
Downloadable Items Available 252,589
Physical Items Available 761,243
Library Visits 1,404,000
Programs 8,155
Program Attendance 171,677
Computer Use 285,639
Website Visits 505,904
Downloadable Items Borrowed 139,026
STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY 2013 FINANCIAL STATISTICS
General Fund Receipts Public Library Fund (PLF) …………………………………………………………… $6,390,872
Property and Other Local Taxes …………………………………………………… 6,296,317
Intergovernmental ………………………………………………………………… 1,109,203
Patron Fines and Fees ………………………………………………………………… 233,940
Earnings on Investments ………………………………………………………………… 4,358
Services Provided Other Entities ………………………………………………………… 76,899
Contributions, Gifts and Donations …………………………………………………… 9,509
Other Receipts …………………………………………………………………………… 82,373
Total General Fund Receipts …………………………………………………… $14,203,471
General Fund Disbursements Salaries ……………………………………………………………………………… $6,101,755
Employee Benefits ………………………………………………………………… 2,561,513
Supplies ……………………………………………………………………………… 239,665
Rents and Leases — Buildings and Equipment ………………………………………… 85,650
Utilities ………………………………………………………………………………… 239,575
Professional Services ………………………………………………………………… 271,648
Communications and Publicity ……………………………………………………… 229,713
Maintenance — Buildings and Equipment ………………………………………… 1,008,613
Other Purchased and Contracted Services ………………………………………… 174,173
Library Materials and Information ………………………………………………… 1,616,406
Capital Outlay ………………………………………………………………………… 259,927
Other Disbursements …………………………………………………………………… 51,072
Total General Fund Disbursements ……………………………………………… $12,839,710
Excess of Receipts over Disbursements …………………………………………… $1,363,761
General Fund Transfer Out …………………………………………………………… (250,000)
Beginning Balance at January 1, 2013 ……………………………………………… 969,010
Ending Balance at December 31, 2013 …………………………………………… 2,082,771
Reserve for Encumbrances ………………………………………………………… $696,430
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