Moving forward through the Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenge for everyone, libraries included. However, these challenges have also brought rise to innovative and creative ideas at KFPL. We continue to strive to be a safe and inviting center for our community, and we invite you to come and explore our vast collection and numerous enriching programs for all ages! O U R M I S S I O N T h e m i s s i o n o f t h e K i n s m a n F r e e P u b l i c L i b r a r y i s t o s e r v e a s t h e c o mm u n i t y ’ s p a r a m o u n t s o u r c e f o r c o n n e c t i n g p e o p l e t o i n f o r m a t i o n , e d u c a t i o n a n d r e c r e a t i o n . T h e L i b r a r y v a l u e s t h e r e s i d e n t s o f t h e J o s e p h B a d g e r S c h o o l D i s t r i c t a n d T r u m b u l l C o u n t y a n d r e s p o n d s t o t h e i r n e e d s b y p r o v i d i n g f r e e a n d s a f e f a c i l i t i e s , b y c o l l e c t i n g a n d p r e s e r v i n g w e l l - o r g a n i z e d a n d d i v e r s e c o l l e c t i o n s , a n d b y g r e e t i n g v i s i t o r s w i t h f r i e n d l y a n d d y n a m i c s t a f f w h o a r e c o mm i t t e d t o t h e L i b r a r y ’ s v i s i o n . T h e K i n s m a n F r e e P u b l i c L i b r a r y i s d e d i c a t e d t o b r i n g i n g p e o p l e t o g e t h e r b o t h i n t h e b u i l d i n g a n d o u t i n t h e c o mm u n i t y b y c r e a t i n g a n d c o n t r i b u t i n g t o q u a l i t y p r o g r a m s a n d s e r v i c e s d e s i g n e d t o e n g a g e , e n r i c h a n d e n l i g h t e n . A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 1 P R E P A R E D B Y N I C O L E S T R A U B , I N T E R I M D I R E C T O R P U B L I S H E D F E B R U A R Y 1 , 2 0 2 2 O U R V I S I O N T o s h i n e a s t h e c o mm u n i t y ’ s c r o w n j e w e l b y s e r v i n g a s t h e h u b f o r e n g a g i n g p e o p l e , e n r i c h i n g l i v e s a n d e n l i g h t e n i n g m i n d s . T H A N K Y O U F O R S U P P O R T I N G Y O U R L I B R A R Y ! Spooky Halloween Fun! Cooking with Miss Cheryl! Animal Shenanigans!
I N T R O D U C I N G : C R E A T I V E S T U D I O S Kinsman Free Public Library was proud to announce the opening of our Creative Studios this year. Our version of a "makerspace", Creative Studios is a collaborative work space inside the Library on the lower level across from the Historical Room. It is for making, learning, exploring and sharing! We offer high-tech to no-tech tools to help you make, create and explore. This space is open to kids, teens, adults, and entrepreneurs and offers a variety of maker equipment including a vinyl cutter, T H E K I N S M A N S C O M E H O M E : S T A T U E D E D I C A T I O N On August 27, 2020, the Kinsman Free Public Library received a donation of a life-size bronze statue depicting Rebecca Kinsman and her son, John Kinsman, that is now prominently displayed in the Library’s outdoor Reading & Wellness Garden as a tribute to Kinsman’s rich history for all to enjoy. After much planning, a dedication ceremony was held on September 29, 2021 to honor this addition to the Library. Live period music was played as guests took their seats before hearing an introduction by Library Director, Kim Garrett. Presentations followed by statue artist Michael Kraus and sculptor Travis Cook (see right top), a presentation on Harriet Taylor Upton by Elizabeth C. Clark, and a portrayal of Elizabeth Hauser by Mary Ann Creatore. The enriching and informative program concluded with the ringing of the original Presbyterian Church bells, donated by Rebecca Kinsman herself. The event was attended by members of Kinsman Free Public Library Board of Trustees past and present (see right bottom) and many interested community members. P A G E 2 2 0 2 1 : H I G H L I G H T S “How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live ’em." ~Shel Silverstein~ sewing machine, epoxy resin kits and tools, tech and VR toys and more! The Studio is open for weekly Studio Spotlight days or by appointment. We invite you to come see what Creative Studios is all about! Libraries are continually adapting to the needs of their community, and Covid-19 has greatly influenced those needs this year. In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) libraries across the state, including Kinsman Free Public Library, proudly distributed Covid-19 at home test kits free of charge to members of their communities. Since this voluntary program began with the ODH in March 2021, Ohio's public libraries have distributed more than 2.24 million tests. In the month of C O V I D - 1 9 : F R E E A T H O M E T E S T K I T S December alone, 201 of Ohio’s 251 public library systems distributed more than 645,000 tests. This partnership has helped to get free tests directly into the hands of people who need them!
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 Juvenile Books Teen Books Adult Books E-Media* Physical AV** Number of Visits to Library's Website *Many of our technology projects, including funding for our Technology Trainer, were made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio. Technology & Digital Usage Statistics for 2021 Circulation (Comprehensive for the year) Total Physical Book Circulation: 87,183 Juvenile: 28,349 Teen: 3,939 Adult: 54,859 Physical AV Circulation: 25,228 E-Media Circulation: 20,132 Total Circulation for 2021: 132,543 items KFPL staff learned to incorporate their newly developed virtual programming skills in order to continue adapting to the day-to-day Covid-19 changes. By learning from what worked last year and returning to beloved in-person programming, KFPL staff were able to offer the community a total of 481 programs and activities, reaching 3,839 participants in 2021. Collection (Totals as of December 31, 2021): Total Physical Books in Collection: 54,164 Physical AV in Collection: 8,823 Toys, Games, & Equipment: 346 Databases in Collection: 35 E-Media titles in collection: 1,505,904 Total Collection size in 2021: 1,569,272 *E-Media = Electronic books, videos, and music borrowed from the the digital/streaming collections **Physical AV = DVD's, music CD's and CD audiobooks in the Library's physical collection Number of Visitors to the Building Number of New Card Holders Registered Number of Times Library's Wi-Fi was Used This chart represents the number of items that were borrowed from Kinsman Free Public Library in 2021. L I B R A R Y U S A G E S T A T I S T I C S P A G E 3 Community & Building Usage Statistics for 2021 Service Population (Badger School District) Total Number of Card Holders Number of Reference Questions Answered 6,519 19,864 3,362 270 5,143 Number of Technology Help Sessions Number of Check-Outs of Wi-Fi Hot Spots Number of Public Computer Sessions 200 20,922 183 2,873 751 Library Programming Collection & Circulation Statistics for 2021
Salaries & Benefits 66.4% Materials, ILL & Information Services 11.2% Purchased & Contracted Services 8% General Supplies & Operations 2.5% Dues & Memberships 0.6% Transfers Out 11% General Supplies & Operations Dues & Memberships Property Tax and Allocation 4.2% General Property Tax-Real Estate 28.1% Public Library Funds (PLF) 66% Fines & Fees F I N A N C I A L S P A G E 4 S T R A T E G I C P L A N U P D A T E The following are highlights and progress points of the Library's Strategic Plan that were carried out in 2021: Purchased & Contracted Services Salaries & Benefits Materials, ILL & Information Services $423,904.54 $16,239.89 $71,210.49 $51,072.20 $3,619.74 Furniture & Equipment $2,408.99 Facility Maintenance & Repair $0.00 Transfers Out $70,000.00 2021 Expenditures Property Tax and Allocation General Property Tax-Real Estate Public Library Funds (State PLF) $200,570.01 $471,717.18 $29,914.04 $4,551.87 Unrestricted Contributions $6,268.77 Interest/Dividends on Investments $136.31 Refunds & Reimbursements $612.67 Miscellaneous Operating Revenue $791.00 2021 Revenue Updated cleaning processes and procedures to ensure clean Library environment and materials. Staff welcomed and greeted 20,000 visitors to the Library in 2021. Staff adapted library programs to incorporate new technology and 2,400 virtual programming offerings. Staff extended services beyond our physical building including holding programs at local establishments, school visits, and home-delivery services for senior citizens. Partnered with the Ohio Department of Health to distribute 1,426 Covid-19 at home test kits. Promoted extended visits with comfortable seating and Friends of the Library hot beverage bar. Expanded our Library of Things collection to include our board game and puzzle collection. Connected the community with two local authors to provide educational local history presentations. Maintained a diverse and relevant collection by adding 1,900 new titles in 2021. Goal 1: User Experience Goal 2: Community Engagement Goal 3: Library as Place Goal 4: Lifelong Learning
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