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1 Director’s Report November 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 APL Hosts Netherlands & Dutch Caribbean APL hosted an International Study Visit for 24 library professionals from the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean. The four-day event featured collaborative roundtables, in-depth discussions with APL's Executive Leadership Team, and presentations on community engagement, school partnerships, and outreach strategies led by Jennifer Peters, Laura Tadena, Jenny Stirrat, and Melissa Sanchez. The group visited library locations, including the Central Library, St. John Branch, Windsor Park Branch, Terrazas Branch, Austin History Center, and African American Cultural and Heritage Facility. The group also had the opportunity to tour Austin City Hall and view the People's Gallery. The event concluded with a reflection session, which helped to foster cross-cultural insight and innovative approaches to library services. Nature Smart Libraries New Project! Pollinator Garden at Ruiz and Cepeda Branch Libraries Austin Public Library is in the planning and design stage of installing pollinator gardens at both Ruiz and Cepeda. The gardens will serve as a resource for educating the community about the importance of pollinators and connecting people with nature APL and Roots and Wings! APL is participating in the Roots and Wings Festival and is offering a variety of programs that highlight nature, creativity, and environmental stewardship. One highlight is the Urban Forest Explorers Nature Play Kit, which was made possible by a Roots and Wings grant. The kits will circulate with PARD’s Loose Parts Kit and will also be available in the youth areas of Cepeda, Ruiz, and Twin Oak Branch Libraries throughout the festival. APL Branch and Librarian Spotlight - Kayla De La Portilla @ Terrazas Branch Terrazas recently completed its renovation and the children's area now includes elements of nature play in the space. Kayla De La Portilla, Youth Librarian, has helped transform the area by introducing engaging, hands-on activities that connect children with the natural world. African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (AACHF) The AACHF recently played host to the City of Austin's Equity Office for their "Equity 101" workshop, a pivotal event aimed at fostering, understanding and promoting inclusivity within the community. This workshop provided participants with  foundational knowledge on equity principles, highlighting the importance of addressing systemic inequalities and empowering marginalized voices. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions and activities designed to challenge biases and promote equitable practices across various sectors. The collaboration between the facility and the Equity Office underscores Austin's commitment to creating a more just and inclusive society, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of its diverse communities while striving for progress and understanding. Special Events In October 2024, Central Library Special Events hosted a total of 17 events, including 14 rentals, 3 co-sponsorships, and 1 film/photography request (film/photo not included in event total), with a total estimated attendance of 2,523. Co-sponsorship partners include: - City Manager’s Office – Frontline Focus 10/1/2024 (and associated Focus Group Meeting 10/4) - Texas Library Association District 3 – Fall Meeting 10/22/2024 - The SAFE Alliance – Foster & Adopt in Austin Costume Party 10/27/2024 COA Department events include: Group Meeting 10/4) - City Manager’s Office – Frontline Focus 10/1/2024 (and associated Focus 9 Capital Projects Updates Carver and Yarborough Faulk Building and History Center 95% Construction Phase Updates: Faulk building final building inspections upcoming after minor items completed for code compliance. Final punch walk items remain at the History Center. Next Milestone: Final Completion anticipated in November 2024; 99% 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 1/01/2025. Next Milestone: Completion of Design Development by 1/1. Construction Documents expected by 2/01/2025. Expected Start: 07/01/2025 Actual Start: TBD Hampton Parking Lot Extension Construction Document Phase Updates: Quality Management division review completed for 60% construction Drawings. Next: Milestone: 90% Construction Drawings and review. Timeline has been updated by Public Works Project Manager. Expected Start/End: Fall 2024- Winter 2025 Actual Start: November/December 2024 Bid Phase Updates: Carver: TBD Carver will go in-house to be bid out by Austin Public Library 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 Spring/ Summer Implementation Yarborough: The Yarbrough reroof project started on 9/9/24 and completed on 9/25. 20-year warranty has been issued. New roof top air conditioning units will be installed over 3 weekends in Nov/Dec. Actual dates are TBD. Next Milestone: Heating and air conditioning replacement lead time Nov/Dec Expected Start/End: Reroof Complete HAVC: Nov/Dec Actual Start: Dec 1 Old Quarry, Willie Mae Kirk, & St. John Construction and Design Phase Updates: Old Quarry has completed Phase II abatement and electrical demolition. Plan sets are in process for both branches for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, civil and architectural plans. Discussion surrounding the delayed opening of the branch are currently underway. Willie Mae Kirk was had additional testing done by TRC. Remediation scope and schedule are pending. Next Milestone: Old Quarry: Electrical service and panel upgrade, HVAC commissioning and controls installation. Willie Mae Kirk: remediation schedule early Dec. Finalize floor plan and finishes for Willie Mae. Shelving requirements to be reviewed w/Willie Mae branch manager. Update all schedules to accommodate overlapping work at both sites. Set meeting to review plans, furniture and upholstery for St John in December. Expected Start: July 15, 2024. Actual Start: 1st Quarter 2025 Last Revised 11-12-24 Gallery Faulk and History Center Yarborough Old Quarry Willie Mae Kirk Last Revised 11-12-24 APL Data & Numbers (As of October 31, 2024)  PROGRAMS Programs by Audience 149 168 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 363 320 253 230 33 45 28 August September October Adult/Fam Teen Children Programs In-Person, Virtual, Outreach 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 350 34 4 595 50 August September 12 Number of In-Person Programs Number of Virtual Programs Number of Outreach Events 644 October 113 18 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 All Programs Attendance 25,000 14,134 9,891 August September October Total In Person, Virtual, Outreach  CARDHOLDERS & VISITORS 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Cardholders 303,678 330,415 358,222 4,447 6,359 39,709 August September October Active New Library Visitors in October 80,668 277,288 Central System  CIRCULATION 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Cirulation Audience 288,783 282,833 284,037 216,095 132,795 198,225 199,168 119,834 123,068 29,337 26,011 25,484 August September October Adult Physical Youth Physical Adult Digital Youth Digital Digital Circulation 160,000 149,782 134,991 136,027 129,118 134,934 131,438 24,294 8,339 714 August 34,986 34,773 7,877 836 September 7,689 687 October EBOOK EAUDIO EVIDEO EMUSIC PERIODICAL 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0  CHECK OUTS & CONFERENCE ROOMS Check Out Trends for October 323,084 325,000 320,000 315,000 310,000 305,000 300,000 309,521 October Physical Virtual System Express vs Desk 28,559 Central Express vs Desk 1,287 154,565 19,292 System Express System Desk Central Express Central Desk Central Conference Room Use 62 Branch Conference Room Use 273 734 1,190 Internal External Internal External  PLATFORMS & TECH New Platform Users 2,468 1,984 2,172 921 360 738 388 787 305 82 67 78 August September October CloudLibrary Kanopy Overdrive Website Hits 2,163,799 Hoopla 1,986,754 1,974,531 Devices 20 717 August September October Website Hits Hot Spots Laptops WiFi Connections & Computer Sessions 18,106 40,816 26673 29,716 36057 35,618 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2,200,000 2,150,000 2,100,000 2,050,000 2,000,000 1,950,000 1,900,000 1,850,000 October September August 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 Computer Sessions WiFi Connections  VOLUNTEERS APL Volunteers $32,376 $37,346 1500 $27,381 1,036 1,225 1413 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $0 152 147 191 $10,000 August September October Active Volunteers Hours Salary Value 1000 500 0 BUDGET & EXPENDITURES