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One Tree, Many BranchesOur community roots are deep.
2015Annual Report
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The 21st century library is more relevant than ever, because technology allows us to provide 24/7 access to much of our content. As the world continues to transition from print to digital — in everything from personal medical records to encyclopedias, college textbooks to online banking — the public library remains front and center in providing free multimedia tools for patrons.
The Genesee District Library remains committed to leveraging the latest technologies to bring modern library services to our residents.
Case in point, in 2015 the GDL: • Sawa70%increaseinWi-Fiusageduetoaninvestmentinnewwirelesshardwareatall19branches. Our free Internet is eight times faster than it was just a few years ago.
• Inadditiontoacatalogueboastingover20,000e-books,ourpatronsalsohaveaccesstoover100 e-magazines.Freegal,ourfreeonlinemusicdatabase,allowspatronstodownload—andkeep—five songs per week. They also have unlimited access to free music streaming.
• Butit’snotallabouttechnology.Thelibrarycontinuestobeawarm,invitingplacetobrowse,anda greatlearningplaceforkids.In2015wehiredaChildren’sLibrariantoprovideexpertiseandsupport to our branch librarians, parents, children and schools.
Children’s LibrarianKatieBadgley,formerlythebranchlibrarianatBurtonMemorial,becamethenewChildren’sLibrarianinOctober.ShehasengagedinmanyoutreacheffortsincludingtheGreatStartResourceFair,Fox66FallFamilyExpoandtheGarnerElementaryFamilyFunFair.In addition, she provided story times and programs for infants and teens in the branches.
Werecognizedthefollowingindividualsfor their years of service:
Front row (left to right): CindyLo’Ree(15yrs.)ShalondaGriffin(10yrs.)JulieMendel(15yrs.) Middle row (left to right): MaryHigginbottom(15yrs.)KimAllen(10yrs.)LinnetteCoselmon(15yrs.)RoySoncrant(15yrs.) Back row (left to right): AmyHouser(5yrs.)IvanSmith(10yrs.)DavidConklin(GDLDirector)JasonBias(10yrs.)
VolunteersThe GDL has over 50 active volunteers and is grateful for their service.
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Improved Facilities and Services
Fenton-WinegardenFenton-WinegardencelebratedtheirgrandreopeningwithareceptiononMarch19thwithover175inattendance.MatthewBall,Michigan’spremierboogiewoogie musician, provided the musical entertainment.
Grand Blanc-McFarlen GrandBlanc-McFarlencelebratedtheirgrandreopeningwith a reception on October 22nd with over 200 in attendance.Finvarra’sWren,aCelticbandoutofsoutheastMichigan,providedthemusicalentertainment.
Website Redesign TeamTheGDLwebsiteredesignteamworkedwithGEMSSolutionstoredesigntheGDLwebsite.(www.thegdl.org)The new format is simpler, more graphically appealing, andalsomobile-responsive.
Clio Area A new circulation desk and carpeting were installed attheClioAreaLibrary.ThankstotheClioBoardandFriendsoftheClioLibrary.
Playaway LaunchpadsThePlayawayLaunchpadprogram,anewtake-hometechnologythat supports education and literacy for young learners, was funded inpartbyagrantfromtheUnitedWayofGeneseeCounty,andisacollaborationbetweentheGeneseeDistrictLibraryandFlintPublicLibrary, with the intention of improving early literacy rates across the county.
TheLaunchpadispre-loadedwithhigh-qualitylearningappsthatsupport learning objectives in math, science, languages, critical thinkingandcreativity.ParentsmaycheckthemoutofthelibraryfortheirchildrenandnoInternetisnecessary.BetweenGDLandFPLthere are over 430 Launchpads in circulation.
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Black History Month Brunch The14thannualbrunchrecognizedMotherlyIntercessionwiththePartnerinProgressAward.TheAwardofExcellencewasgrantedtoGrandMasterJackyKing,Dr.BeverlyJones,CharlotteLancasterMcCannandOmarA.Sims.
Lil’ Monsters Halloween BashGDLpartneredwiththeFlintPublicLibraryfortheLil’MonstersHalloweenBashattheGeneseeValleyCenterMallinOctober.Almost 2,500 children and parents attended the event.
Every Hero Has a StoryTheGDLstaffworkedtogethertocreateaSummerReadingChallengepromotionalvideoto the song Heroes (We Could Be) and garnered over1,500YouTubeviews.WarnerChappellMusic,Inc.granted GDL permission to use the song.
Authors LoriNelsonSpielmandiscussedherbest-sellingnovels,Sweet Forgiveness and The Life List, and author Lorilee Craker presented her book, Money Secrets of the Amish,atGrandBlanc-McFarlen.Dr.BelindaRossspoke about her book, Teaching to Transform,atBeecher-VeraB.Rison.JudgeJohnConoverandKarenConoverspokeabouttheirbookOff-BalanceatBurtonMemorialandDavisonArea.Also,thirteenwritersparticipatedinourLocalAuthors’ShowcaseatGrandBlanc-McFarleninMay.
Book Lovers’ Craft FairTheGDLandFlintHandmadetogetherofferedpatronsthe2ndAnnualBookLovers’CraftFairinNovemberattheGrandBlanc-McFarlenLibrary.Over550patronsattended.ThirteenFlintHandmadevendorsparticipated,offeringcraftsespeciallydesignedforbibliophiles.
National Library Card Sign-up MonthTheGDLpartneredwiththeFlintPublicLibraryfortheNationalLibraryCardSign-upMonthinSeptember.Fortybusinessesparticipated,whichisa48%increase over last year.
ConcertsOur patrons were entertained by a number of free concerts includingStraightAhead,Humphrey-McKeown,MoxieStrings,Finvarra’sWren,SeanDobbinsandGemini.
Movie Private ScreeningsThe GDL continued to partner with NCG Trillium Theatre inGrandBlanctoofferpatronsprivatescreeningsonthefollowingbooks-turned-blockbusters:Paddington, Insurgent, Tomorrowland, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Pan and
Mockingjay Part 2.Patronsenjoyedadiscounted ticket of $5 at the door and free popcorn.
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DonationsThank you to the following people and organizations
for giving generously to the Genesee District Library in 2015:
Al AllisonDonna AlwardColette ArkwrightCharlesBachmanGeorge&SonaliBehrendBentleyFloristBowlFlintGloriaBrethourTanyaBristolRon&KimCaptonDavid&ValerieCarpenterCinema HollywoodCityofFentonCityofGrandBlancClaffeyTrustFundCumulusMediaAsmaaElassadDon&PamElliottEmotionsAnonymousNancyLeeFawcettKristinaFeller&MarcandMonicaHigginsFentonDowntownDevelopmentAuthorityFentonLibraryBuildingBoardFlushingWomen’sClubKristinFranzenFoundationforMottCommunityCollegeLes&PamFramptonFriendsoftheGeneseeDistrictLibraryGail GarrisonGeneseeDistrictLibraryFoundationGrandBlancCommunityFundGrandBlancDistrictLibraryCommissionGrandBlancTownshipDr.MelanieHartman&GaryAbusamraLoisHayna&PamelaSmithRuthHazelFredHinzAuker Homes