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CHIEF LIBRARIAN’S REPORT LIBRARY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS 1. OPEN THE DOORS OF THE TEEN SPACE AND STEP INTO THE MODERN LIBRARY! The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library’s new Teen Space opened by hosting two events. An “Educators’ Night” on October 19th featured an information-sharing forum with several community agencies dedicated to serving teens. In addition to registering for Educator Cards and scheduling group visits, those wanting to try their hand at interactive technology had their choices. Some played Wii golf or Wii bowling, while others zeroed in on the new iMac computers or watched a DVD on the Big Screen. Of course, there are the books! The opening celebration for teens was held on October 20th. Participants decorated and ate cupcakes, played Wii games, worked the new computers, and hung out with local radio personality, Jeanie Jones. Representatives from Wechler’s Auction were there. That’s the company that worked with the DCPL Foundation to generate funds for the Teen Space. (Thanks again, Wechler’s!) To the teens, though, having the chance to talk with Redskins’ linebacker London Fletcher was a major highlight. 2. CAPITOL VIEW LIBRARY REACHES INTO THE COMMUNITY The Capitol View Library staff has been in high gear in the neighborhood now that fall and back-to-school days have arrived. Participation in the Benning Stoddert Recreation Center’s Annual Community Day, which drew over 350 people for pony rides, face painting, basketball games, music, food, dancing, and prizes, provided an opportunity to spread-theword about the Library and its services and programs. The Friends of Capitol View held a day-long Community Bazaar with local vendors eager to show their support for the Library. Library Associate Vanette Rosser offers a very popular “Glamour Rule Book and Activity Club” for teens at Capitol View. Approximately 19 girls attend regularly. 3. THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CAPTURES NATIONAL ATTENTION On October 8th, DCPL staff participated in the national read-aloud campaign, Jumpstart/Read for the Record. Children across the country were treated to hear The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Over 200 young readers from Friendship Edison Southeast Academy joined the read-aloud sessions led by the Library’s outreach team. After the story was read, students reenacted the plot as oversized “caterpillars” with “food” to gobble. The children also made caterpillar pencil toppers. Over 1,000 children participated throughout the District. 4. DCPL DRAWS EXCITED CROWDS AT THE NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL The DCPL booth and Digital Bookmobile were packed most of the day during the National Book Festival on the Mall this year. Over 130,000 people attended the Festival, and DCPL staff said it felt like all of them came through the DCPL displays at one time or another! A scrolling PowerPoint presentation showed new construction and events at DCPL. A backdrop of a large map of all DCPL locations and architect images generated animated discussion and questions about plans. At least 15 DCPL staff volunteered to be on-hand all day for questions. Staff also assisted visitors who wanted hands-on experience in accessing the Library remotely in the Digital Bookmobile.
Document #8 Board of Library Trustees Meeting November 18, 2009
5. DCPL AND ROAR COMMIT TO EARLY LITERACY DCPL’s participation in “ROAR” (Reach Out and Read) demonstrates the Library’s commitment to early childhood literacy as a key to later success in school. This national program is a collaborative among pediatricians, family physicians, nurses, librarians, and early childhood educators who advise parents and caregivers that reading aloud to very young children—ages 6 months to 5 years—has a major impact on reading readiness when they enter school. ROAR encourages giving books to parents whenever possible—even during routine medical visits. Yvette Davis, DCPL’s Coordinator of Youth Outreach, serves on the Board of the DC chapter of ROAR, and DCPL staff will work with medical clinics throughout the District to help families understand the enormous value of reading aloud to their young children. 6. MUSIC AT LUNCH TIME Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library has presented a Brown Bag Recital Series for at least six years now on the first Thursday of the month, from noon until 1 PM. Featured are two very accomplished musicians—Bulgarian pianist Ralitza Patscheva and Russian cellist Vasily Popov, a husband and wife team. At the start of most programs, Sorab Modi, who has been a pre-concert lecturer at the Kennedy Center, offers a most entertaining commentary on the music or composers. For the most recent recital, two musicians joined Patscheva and Popov to play the music of Beethoven. 7. “SENIOR FRIDAYS” AT WOODRIDGE An introduction to the databases at dclibrary.org was the focus of a recent well-received “Senior Friday” program at Woodridge Neighborhood Library. In addition to taking the time to explore books, the group watches movies together, participates in healthcare and other information sessions. Approximately 40 seniors attend each week. 8. “SILVER SCREEN BOOK CLUB” FOR CHILDREN AT TAKOMA PARK Children ages 9 to 14 are invited to join a book-and-movie club at Takoma Park Neighborhood Library. Members of the “Silver Screen Book Club” read a book chosen by the children’s librarian, and come to the library at the end of the month to discuss the book and watch a movie based on what they’ve read. There was a lot of enthusiasm for James and the Giant Peach. 9. VOLUNTEERS BRING TIME AND TALENTS TO DCPL The new Volunteer Services Coordinator, Carrie Wolfson, has been reaching out for volunteers, and her efforts are generating results. Highlights include 70 volunteers from the CityYearDC’s “Whole School, Whole Child” project. The group helped ready ParklandsTurner Neighborhood Library for its grand opening, created autumn displays at Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, and shifted books and other materials at Petworth, Cleveland Park, and Chevy Chase Neighborhood Libraries. The Teen Space opening at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library was assisted by 6 volunteer students from Howard University and 2 community members. “Make a Difference Day,” the National Day of Doing Good, brought 35 volunteers to the main library on October 24th. They were given tasks in several divisions, and many who had helped capped the day by getting brand new library cards.
Document #8 Board of Library Trustees Meeting November 18, 2009
10. DCPL AND DCPS: A CALENDAR COLLABORATION After a successful partnership that resulted in a Summer Reading List for children and teens, the Library and the DC Public Schools recently completed another collaborative project. The DCPS academic calendar now features a Book of the Month for each month of the year. DCPL staff selected and annotated the book selections, and is now planning programs that feature the selections. The Chancellor’s Office of Family and Public Engagement initiated the partnership with the Library, and the printed calendar, which also features artwork done by students, was sent home to all DCPS families. 11. DCPL PARTNERS WITH THE EMBASSIES FOR THE “KIDS EURO FESTIVAL” The embassies of 27 European nations are working with local government agencies and others for their annual fall “Kids Euro Festival.” Several neighborhood libraries are sponsoring reading workshops to highlight history, lifestyle, the arts, and stories from participating countries. Fifteen children came to Cleveland Park Library for tea and a story time about England. Palisades Library hosted 13 children, including several French-speaking families, for France Folktales. Members of the German Embassy came to Palisades with crayons and coloring books that featured geography and life in Germany. They also helped the 15 children in attendance make lanterns. The Library also hosted children’s programs from Finland, Ireland, and countries in Eastern Europe. 12. GOOD NEWS AND BETTER NEWS: DCPL IS A FINALIST AND A WINNER! Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library was one of two finalists for the DC Downtown BID 2009 Momentum Award. (The top spot went to the DC Department of Human Services.) Tonight, Chris Wright, who managed the restoration and renovation of the Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, is accepting the 2009 Preservation Award given by the DC Historic Preservation Office. The award states, “The Takoma Park Library, the first branch of the DC Public Library system, was constructed as a library and funded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911. Insensitive repairs over the years resulted in an unsightly modern vestibule, an encased skylight, a leaky roof, and façade damage as overgrown landscaping was about to envelope the building. The rehabilitation project led by the Chief Librarian, project manager, and the DC 21st Century Capital Project, has corrected past mistakes and introduced sensitive interventions that reclaim the original architectural character of the building while transforming the library into a 21st century contemporary facility.”
Document #8 Board of Library Trustees Meeting November 18, 2009
Document #8 Board of Library Trustees Meeting November 18, 2009
5. DCPL AND ROAR COMMIT TO EARLY LITERACY DCPL’s participation in “ROAR” (Reach Out and Read) demonstrates the Library’s commitment to early childhood literacy as a key to later success in school. This national program is a collaborative among pediatricians, family physicians, nurses, librarians, and early childhood educators who advise parents and caregivers that reading aloud to very young children—ages 6 months to 5 years—has a major impact on reading readiness when they enter school. ROAR encourages giving books to parents whenever possible—even during routine medical visits. Yvette Davis, DCPL’s Coordinator of Youth Outreach, serves on the Board of the DC chapter of ROAR, and DCPL staff will work with medical clinics throughout the District to help families understand the enormous value of reading aloud to their young children. 6. MUSIC AT LUNCH TIME Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library has presented a Brown Bag Recital Series for at least six years now on the first Thursday of the month, from noon until 1 PM. Featured are two very accomplished musicians—Bulgarian pianist Ralitza Patscheva and Russian cellist Vasily Popov, a husband and wife team. At the start of most programs, Sorab Modi, who has been a pre-concert lecturer at the Kennedy Center, offers a most entertaining commentary on the music or composers. For the most recent recital, two musicians joined Patscheva and Popov to play the music of Beethoven. 7. “SENIOR FRIDAYS” AT WOODRIDGE An introduction to the databases at dclibrary.org was the focus of a recent well-received “Senior Friday” program at Woodridge Neighborhood Library. In addition to taking the time to explore books, the group watches movies together, participates in healthcare and other information sessions. Approximately 40 seniors attend each week. 8. “SILVER SCREEN BOOK CLUB” FOR CHILDREN AT TAKOMA PARK Children ages 9 to 14 are invited to join a book-and-movie club at Takoma Park Neighborhood Library. Members of the “Silver Screen Book Club” read a book chosen by the children’s librarian, and come to the library at the end of the month to discuss the book and watch a movie based on what they’ve read. There was a lot of enthusiasm for James and the Giant Peach. 9. VOLUNTEERS BRING TIME AND TALENTS TO DCPL The new Volunteer Services Coordinator, Carrie Wolfson, has been reaching out for volunteers, and her efforts are generating results. Highlights include 70 volunteers from the CityYearDC’s “Whole School, Whole Child” project. The group helped ready ParklandsTurner Neighborhood Library for its grand opening, created autumn displays at Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, and shifted books and other materials at Petworth, Cleveland Park, and Chevy Chase Neighborhood Libraries. The Teen Space opening at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library was assisted by 6 volunteer students from Howard University and 2 community members. “Make a Difference Day,” the National Day of Doing Good, brought 35 volunteers to the main library on October 24th. They were given tasks in several divisions, and many who had helped capped the day by getting brand new library cards.
Document #8 Board of Library Trustees Meeting November 18, 2009
10. DCPL AND DCPS: A CALENDAR COLLABORATION After a successful partnership that resulted in a Summer Reading List for children and teens, the Library and the DC Public Schools recently completed another collaborative project. The DCPS academic calendar now features a Book of the Month for each month of the year. DCPL staff selected and annotated the book selections, and is now planning programs that feature the selections. The Chancellor’s Office of Family and Public Engagement initiated the partnership with the Library, and the printed calendar, which also features artwork done by students, was sent home to all DCPS families. 11. DCPL PARTNERS WITH THE EMBASSIES FOR THE “KIDS EURO FESTIVAL” The embassies of 27 European nations are working with local government agencies and others for their annual fall “Kids Euro Festival.” Several neighborhood libraries are sponsoring reading workshops to highlight history, lifestyle, the arts, and stories from participating countries. Fifteen children came to Cleveland Park Library for tea and a story time about England. Palisades Library hosted 13 children, including several French-speaking families, for France Folktales. Members of the German Embassy came to Palisades with crayons and coloring books that featured geography and life in Germany. They also helped the 15 children in attendance make lanterns. The Library also hosted children’s programs from Finland, Ireland, and countries in Eastern Europe. 12. GOOD NEWS AND BETTER NEWS: DCPL IS A FINALIST AND A WINNER! Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library was one of two finalists for the DC Downtown BID 2009 Momentum Award. (The top spot went to the DC Department of Human Services.) Tonight, Chris Wright, who managed the restoration and renovation of the Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, is accepting the 2009 Preservation Award given by the DC Historic Preservation Office. The award states, “The Takoma Park Library, the first branch of the DC Public Library system, was constructed as a library and funded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911. Insensitive repairs over the years resulted in an unsightly modern vestibule, an encased skylight, a leaky roof, and façade damage as overgrown landscaping was about to envelope the building. The rehabilitation project led by the Chief Librarian, project manager, and the DC 21st Century Capital Project, has corrected past mistakes and introduced sensitive interventions that reclaim the original architectural character of the building while transforming the library into a 21st century contemporary facility.”
Document #8 Board of Library Trustees Meeting November 18, 2009
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