631 East 222nd Street Euclid, Ohio 44123 www.euclidlibrary.org (216) 261-5300 EPL Excellence Professionalism Learning Kacie V. Armstrong Director David Piskac Fiscal Officer BOARD OF TRUSTEES Allen C. Hufford President Ray Ford Vice President Jerry McPherson Secretary Frank Barberio Carmen Epps Larry Cielec Julie Kolling OUR FUTURE: 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW This was an exciting year for Euclid Public Library (EPL). It was a year for hosting a celebrity visit, creating fun ways to encourage reading, and celebrating a US holiday in a big way. The library continued to achieve its mission of Excellence, Professionalism, and Learning in 2023 by applying for a grant from the Ohio Department of Education to help improve literacy. EPL partnered with eight Cuyahoga County libraries to create a two-year program called Cuyahoga Reads. After a successful kick-off event at the Great Lakes Science Center last August, special monthly programs, challenges, and events began to get young people excited about reading regularly. The library also worked with local organization The Village of Healing, creating a program that provides kits for new parents. These kits include books for both the parent and child and were funded through a $1,000 donation from the Euclid Public Library Foundation. In addition to these programs, EPL hosted many popular events including a visit from Fox 8 anchorman Wayne Dawson for the Meet the Author series and the Jazz in the Garden event for Juneteenth, which attracted a record number of visitors. Other notable events included a live visit from Cleveland Metropark owls and a rain barrel distribution program for homeowners. Lastly, Euclid Public Library expresses its gratitude towards Euclid residents who voted in favor of issues 7 and 8 last November. The funds from this levy will be used to make much needed changes. As we look forward to the future, we are excited to continue our renovation plans and create an even brighter future for Euclid Public Library and its community. The Euclid Public library began its strategic planning process in the fall of 2022. This process allowed the leadership team to develop a plan for the future. The Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2027 plan on July 25, 2023. During the planning process Euclid Public Library, involved the community through Focus Groups and a Community Survey. The new strategic plan focuses on providing the community and staff with accessible spaces, elevated programming, resources, and services, professional development for staff, and community connections. The strategic plan is organized around four strategic goals, each supported by strategic objectives and action items. The plan serves as a guide for decision-making and effective resource allocation. Above all, the plan reinforces Euclid Public Library's commitment to excellence, professionalism, and learning. As goals are completed, updates will be shared with the community. I. Provide accessible, functional, and current library spaces. II. Elevate programs, resources, and services for all. III. Cultivate staff service. IV. Foster continuous community connections and partnerships. STRATEGIC GOALS:
Facebook Followers Facebook Likes Instagram Followers Instagram Likes YouTube Followers YouTube Likes 3 For Me Cards Issued Teen Triad Cards Issued Passports Population Served Total Annual Expenditures Materials Expenditures Days/Hours of Service Per Week: January-May & October-December June-September Staff Members BY THE NUMBERS 2,049 1,889 1,040 1,795 325 37 437 568 747 49,689 $6,744,296 $543,875 7/63 6/59 65 20% LIBRARY COLLECTIONS 746,453 17,484 94,555 4,039 18,624 5,058 43,368 205,835 29,364 688 10,103 64,744 105,983 1,948 Books 269,527 Audiobooks & CDs 21,926 eMedia/eBooks (Overdrive) 73,884 Magazines 5,368 Movies 123,367 Property Taxes (City of Euclid) $ 3,127,748 53.17% Public Library Fund (State Revenue) $ 2,314,800 39.35% Intergovernmental Revenue $ 267,265 4.54% Fines and Fees $ 1,913 0.03% Other Revenue $ 170,315 2.90% ______________________ Total Revenue Before Advances $ 5,882,041 100.00% Advance-In $ 0 ______________ Total Annual Revenue $ 5,882,041 GENERAL FUND REVENUES Salaries and Benefits $ 3,644,061 69.49% Utilities and Purchased Services $ 865,198 16.50% Library Materials and Information $ 543,875 10.37% Supplies $ 87,343 1.67% Capital Outlay $ 57,408 0.61% Other Expenditures $ 46,411 Total Expenditures Before Advances & Transfers: Advances-Out $ 300,000 Transfers to Building Fund $ 1,200,000 Total Annual Expenditures $ 6,744,296 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES _____________________ $ 5,244,296 100.00% 160,119 1,687 Percentage of Professional Librarians On Staff Percentage of Expenditures Spent on Materials THE WAYS YOU NEEDED US 10% 0.88% Items Borrowed Hoopla Items Borrowed eMedia Items Borrowed Mobile Hotspots CD and Playaway Circulation Video Games Loaned Computer Usage Physical Visits to Our Building Program Participation, all ages Meetings in Public Meeting Rooms Attendees for Public Use of Meeting Rooms Questions Answered at All Public Service Desks DVDs Borrowed from Adult Department New Library Card Applications Items Circulated Through Interloan Children's iPad Uses
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