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1 Director’s Report October 2024  TABLE OF CONTENTS Highlights ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Facilities Update ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Capital Projects Update …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Gallery ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 APL Data & Numbers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Programs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….6 Cardholders & Visitors …………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………….7 Circulation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………..8 Check Outs & Conference Rooms……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 Platforms & Tech ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..10 Volunteers.………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………….………………….11 Budget & Expenditures .………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11  HIGHLIGHTS Leadership Update At the end of September, Hannah Terrell, former Assistant Director, transitioned to Acting Director of Libraries. Hannah brings 20 years of library experience, both in school and public libraries, and has been with Austin Public Library for the last three years. Hannah will serve in an interim capacity while the City of Austin hosts a search for the next Director of Libraries. Banned Books Week In 1982, the rise in book challenges led to the creation of Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of the freedom to read. This year, The Library Foundation, in partnership with PEN America Austin and Austin Public Library, supported events and Banned Book Club Kits. These kits, available in all APL libraries, contain books frequently targeted for censorship and are designed for ongoing discussions about banned books all year long. Most kits have 8 copies of the same book. Banned Books Week ran from September 22-28, 2024 APL Vinyl Brunch Carver branch had its first Sunday Vinyl Brunch series on September 8. The event had a total of 53 in attendances and showcased DJ Boozwa. APL’s Carver Branch location houses a vinyl record collection of a few hundred records, spanning from a pressing of the first album from The Jackson 5 to jazz collections from the 60s and 70s. The Carver Branch is the only one of Austin Public Library’s system of 20 locations that has vinyl records available for checkout. Recycle Reads Guitar Meetups Recycled Reads will start a monthly meet up of guitar students to practice and learn from each other. The first meet up took place at the end of September, where participants met to choose a song or songs to practice with a group. In October, they will host Voces y Guitarras, a monthly meeting where participants can perform and play their chosen songs. Menchaca Turns 50 Menchaca Branch Library celebrated 50 years on September 28! This branch has a rich history that dates back to the 1940s. The establishment of this branch was initiated as a component of a comprehensive effort aimed at extending library services and materials to underprivileged communities in the city. Over time, it emerged as a highly sought-after destination for residents.  In recent years, Menchaca Road Branch Library has served as a hub for community activities, including book clubs, art workshops, and lectures by authors or other experts on various topics related to literature or culture. Menchaca’s 50th birthday invited attendees for free Mariachi music, a mini petting zoo, cupcakes, and a fire truck(!) and more! Special Events In September 2024, Central Library Special Events hosted a total of 16 events, including 11 rentals and 5 co-sponsorships, plus facilitated 1 film/photography session at the Austin History Center, with a total estimated attendance of 2,347. (The film/photo session not included in event total as it was held and staffed at the AHC.) Co-sponsorship partners include: - Reception: They Came for the Schools 9/25) - KB Brookins (Austin Poet Laureate Program Launch 9/7) - Texas Book Festival (Author Lineup Party 2024 on 9/18) - COA Economic Development Department – Music Commission (Music Commission Meeting 9/9) COA Department events include: - COA Economic Development Department – Music Commission (Music Commission Meeting 9/9) The Library Foundation (An Evening with Franz Nicolay 9/14 and Public 9 Capital Projects Updates Carver and Yarborough Faulk Building and History Center Bid Phase Updates: Carver: TBD Carver will go in-house to be bid out by APL facilities (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, solar panels, decking repair, and roof overlay). This project will likely be a complete tear off the existing Modified Bitumen roofing system. Yarborough: The Yarbrough reroof project started on 9/9/24. Today on 9/18 the roof overlay is 95% complete. Sheet metal contractor is continuing work on the clearstory corrugated metal cladding. This work will continue over the next 1.5 weeks. The DO base on the proposal for new Air and Heating Equipment was sent forward to Entech September/5/24. Next Milestone: heating and air conditioning replacement lead time TBD Expected Start/End: September/9/24- September/30/24 Actual Start: September/9/24 Old Quarry, Willie Mae Kirk, & St. John Construction and Design Phase Updates: The HVAC at Old Quarry is currently being replaced. Additional remediation work should be completed by the end of October so that interior work can continue. Contracts for electrical, envelope, civil and remediation work are due by 10/01. Millwork, furniture, finishes and miscellaneous plans have been finalized for both branches. Next Milestone: Finalize shelving details w/branch managers prior to procurement. Remediation work at Willie Mae Kirk to be scheduled. Update all schedules to accommodate overlapping work at both sites. Set meeting to review plans, furniture and upholstery for St John in mid-October. Expected Start: July 15, 2024. Actual Start: 1st Quarter 2025 95% Construction Phase Updates: Faulk building progress continues with addressing punch walk items. Final punch walk items remain at the History Center. Next Milestone: Final Completion anticipated in October 2024; 95% Construction Phase Expected End: 4th quarter 2024 Actual Start: Nov. 4, 2022 Little Walnut and Menchaca Design Proposal Phase Updates: APL has commented on 60% Design Development drawings. APL will remove roof work from the scope of both branches. The roof scope has been accepted for Menchaca. The lead time for replacement in 6-8 weeks. Any additional landscape architecture work will be contracted thru a consultant from the master rotation list. Furniture plans to be completed by 10/15. Next Milestone: Completion of Design Development by 10/1. Construction Documents expected by 10/21. Expected Start: 05/01/2025 Actual Start: TBD Hampton Parking Lot Extension Construction Document Phase Updates: 100% Construction Drawings have been completed by the consultant. All documents required have been submitted for completeness review, permitting should be underway in late fall, for a winter construction start. The Hampton Project team is not anticipating branch closures. Formal review will be submitted 9/20/24 Next: Milestone: Level 3 Cost estimate for parking construction, Electrical upgrade, and Electric Vehicle charging, and permits has been produced. Timeline has been updated by Public Works Project Manager. Expected Start/End: Fall 2024- Winter 2025 Actual Start: November/December 2024 Last Revised 09-30-24 Gallery Faulk and History Center Yarborough Old Quarry Willie Mae Kirk Last Revised 09-30-24 APL Data & Numbers (As of September 30, 2024)  PROGRAMS Programs by Audience 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 336 212 320 230 149 168 33 45 August September Adult/Fam Teen Children Programs In-Person, Virtual, Outreach 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 583 6 50 July 350 34 August 4 September 12 Number of In-Person Programs Number of Virtual Programs Number of Outreach Events 36 July 595 50 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 All Programs Attendance 16,823 14,134 9,891 July August September Total In Person, Virtual, Outreach  CARDHOLDERS & VISITORS 350,000 328,138 330,415 Cardholders 303,678 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 4,374 4,447 6,359 July August September Active New Library Visitors in September 109,433 247,826 Central System  CIRCULATION 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Cirulation Audience 303,354 288,783 282,833 219,786 216,095 138,198 132,795 198,225 119,834 30,983 29,337 26,011 July August September Adult Physical Youth Physical Adult Digital Youth Digital Digital Circulation 157,789 136,711 149,782 134,991 136,027 129,118 30,481 24,294 34,986 8,835 521 July 8,339 714 August 7,877 836 September EBOOK EAUDIO EVIDEO EMUSIC PERIODICAL 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0  CHECK OUTS & CONFERENCE ROOMS Check Out Trends 380,000 360,000 340,000 320,000 300,000 280,000 358,955 349,847 318,829 334,337 318,120 308,844 Physical Virtual July August September System Express vs Desk 29,668 Central Express vs Desk 1,401 153,944 20,461 System Express System Desk Central Express Central Desk Central Conference Room Use 48 Branch Conference Room Use 302 625 1157 Internal External Internal External  PLATFORMS & TECH New Platform Users 2,368 2,468 1,984 868 302 85 921 360 738 388 82 67 July August September CloudLibrary Kanopy Overdrive Website Hits 2,243,404 2,163,799 Hoopla 1,986,754 July August September Website Hits Hot Spots Laptops WiFi Connections & Computer Sessions Devices 18 849 26,673 29,716 30,845 36,057 35,618 37,472 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2,300,000 2,200,000 2,100,000 2,000,000 1,900,000 1,800,000 September August July 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 Computer Sessions WiFi Connections  VOLUNTEERS APL Volunteers $40,200 $27,381 $32,376 1,036 152 147 2000 1500 1000 500 0 1,521 193 1,225 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 July August September Active Volunteers Hours Salary Value BUDGET & EXPENDITURES