DenverThe

Public2007 annual report

connects people with information, ideas and Libraryexperiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen our

Denver Public Library community. Mission Statement As we cast a final glance at 2007, one extraordinary highlight stands out for the Public Library.

Denver voters rallied around the Library and said yes to the infra- page, but the way in which we conduct ourselves every day. In structure bond initiative for almost $52 million to build three new this year’s Annual Report, we highlight how we live each aspect of libraries and take care of long overdue maintenance of our facilities. our mission.

The exhilarating task of building three libraries will offer many Key relationships help us meet our mission. We continue to work with opportunities for participation. Citizens will advise on site selections, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and to help the tell us what’s most important to them in a library and help us celebrate City reach its top goals: achieving the highest customer service rating, groundbreakings. There will also be challenges. The Library must raise making Denver a better place to work and an even better place to live, money to finance enhancements – services, programs, furniture and growing a vital economy and living within our means.

equipment – not funded by the bond issue. We will look to you in the During the year, we also implemented free wireless Internet access coming months for your ideas and for your support. at Central and several branches; expanded Tu Biblioteca Hoy/Your We are also pleased to report that the connection between the Library Library Today; and hosted nearly a dozen exhibits, including Jack and the Friends Foundation is strong. In 2007, we worked in close Kerouac’s hand-typed scroll of On the Road. We also reached more collaboration on all fundraising events, strategic planning, and the than 31,000 kids through Summer of Reading. And, finally, as the Friends’ newly revitalized membership program. In the midst of clock approached midnight, Friday, July 20, Harry Potter buffs lined restructuring and transition, Friends Foundation fund-raising events up for a special release party at the Central Library to check out the continued to generate strong revenues. The Annual Used Book Sale, long-awaited Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and delve into the Rare Book Auction, and Booklovers’ Ball brought in nearly $360,000. magical world of reading.

As Denver’s first large-scale “green” fundraising gala, the 10th Annual Making an impact, helping kids discover the joy of reading, and Booklovers’ Ball was overwhelmingly successful, with many saying it building a vibrant city one learner at a time. These are the goals that was the best Ball ever. The ever-growing cooperative bond between inspire us each and every day. Together, we make an extraordinary the Library and the Friends will help ensure that the best of library difference in our community. services will continue in Denver.

Philanthropy figured largely in the Library’s good news for 2007. Corporate support for programs and events increased by 21.4 Shirley Amore percent; we received over $1.2 million in total in-kind contributions City Librarian and $1,787,207 in state and federal grants.

We thank the many individuals, businesses, organizations and Hanne Lichtenfels foundations that support us with financial and in-kind contributions. President, Denver Public Library Friends Foundation In 2007, the Denver Public Library took what we do best – customer service – and did it even better. The percentage of customers who Fofi Mendez were “highly satisfied” with our services increased from 77 percent President, Denver Public Library Commission to 88 percent. Our staff members are the heart and soul of our organization, and we thank them for their passion and commitment in the jobs they do each and every day. Staff worked diligently to revise the Library’s mission statement. The thoughts are not just words on a Denver voters rallied around the Library and said yes to the infrastructure bond initiative for almost $52 million to build three new libraries and take care of long overdue maintenance to our facilities. Left to right, Hanne Lichtenfels, Fofi Mendez and Shirley Amore The Denver Public Library connects people with information

Denver Public Library staff members have always looked for more and better ways to connect customers with the information they need. In 2007, the Library circulated 9.5 million items, handled more than 43 million online transactions and answered 821,921 reference questions. And, we did it with a smile. Above: Reference librarian James Davis, right, assists customer Maria Reyes at the Woodbury Branch Library.

denverlibrary.org 1 The connects people Denver Public with ideas and Library experiences 2 denverlibrary.org connects people Customers delve into a world of opportunities at the Denver PublicMore Library. than X millionThe public customers can access walked two and a half million items, listen to a librarian read a story, orthrough attend aour class doors on indigital 2007 photography. to check out In 2007, the Library offered 6,396 classes and programs. Stories,books ideas, and experiences, CDs, research dreams. a career, or with ideas and They’re all here waiting to be explored. attend a class on making the perfect Above: Four-year-old Dakota searches for a book on his favorite topic:holiday cars. Dakota dessert. wants to beExperience a “car doctor” whenthe heLibrary grows up. and all it has to offer. The more you look experiences here, the more you’ll find. denverlibrary.org 3 SummerAn astonishing number of kids and teens – 31,218of – participated Reading in Summer of Reading, the Library’s ten-week program designed to help students improve and maintain their reading skills over the summer.

Library staff members Emilia Valerio, left, and Gwen Vanderhage get into the spirit of Summer of Reading at the kickoff event at the Central Library. The theme for 2007 was “Ride into Reading.” Midnight Harry Potter Release Party Muggle Madness: As clocks struck midnight, Friday, July 20, the doors of the Denver Central Library opened to some of the city’s most dedicated bibliophiles. Harry Potter fans of all ages stood in Byers Branch line to claim their copy Senior Librarian Leslie Williams of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

First customer to receive the book, Mindy Osborne, left, and DPL staff Lisa Kemmerling

Sam Ellis Jr. reading Harry Potter

4 denverlibrary.org Summer of Reading The Denver Public Library

Nearly four million people walked through our doors in 2007 to check out books, movies, or music, research their dream job or attend a cooking demonstration. There are countless ways to enjoy the Library. The more you look here, the more you’ll find. Above: Frock Out, a fashion competition featuring some of Denver’s hottest designers, drew hundreds to the Library. In addition, Fresh City Life (DPL’s adult cultural programming) offered 243 programs, including everything from “Knit and Lit” to “The Nuts and Bolts of Screenwriting.”

denverlibrary.org 5 The Denver Public enriches Library lives

In this day of instant information, you’ll still find a friendly face and personal attention at the Denver Public Library. In 2007, the Library took what it does best – customer service – and did it even better. According to an independent research firm, the percentage of customers who were “highly satisfied” with Library services increased from 77 percent to 88 percent. It’s not just the business we do that’s important, but the way in which we do it. Above: Reference librarian Bruce Hanson, left, assists customer Wes Brown in the Library’s Western History/Genealogy Department. The department is world-renowned for its collection and services. 6 denverlibrary.org The Denver Public Library

Building a vibrant city – one learner at a time – is the goal that motivates us each and every day. Whether inspiring a child to read or guiding an entrepreneur through the process of writing a business plan, we make an extraordinary difference in people’s lives. Above: On a sunny March day, 127 people from 45 countries came to the Central Library to take the oath to become United States citizens. The Library offers classes on earning a GED, getting naturalized as a U.S. citizen and improving English language skills.

denverlibrary.org 7 DenverFinancials Public Library Library revenues Library expenditures

Staff salaries and expenditures 23,706,988 City general fund 30,046,900 Library materials 4,716,724 Donations, transfers, Supplies, services 4,428,823 misc. revenues 2,173,238 Grants - state, federal and city 787,403

Total revenues 33,007,541 Total expenses 32,852,535

Capital improvement projects 333,000

DenverFinancials Public Library Friends Foundation Assets Liabilities and net assets

Cash and cash equivalents 1,531,359 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 9,265 Pledges, accounts Assets held in trust for Library 313,464 receivable, prepaid expenses 4,152

Assets held in trust for Library 313,464 Unrestricted net assets 621,343 Temporarily restricted net assets 3,893,458 Long term investments 4,655,322 Permanently restricted net assets 1,671,056 Fixed assets 4,289

Total assets 6,508,586 Total net assets 6,185,857

Total liabilities and net assets 6,508,586

Revenues Expenses and transfers to the Denver Public Library

• unrestricted 73,113 Contributions 748,439 • restricted 675,326 Supporting services expenses 276,955 • unrestricted 75,780 Investment income 246,209 • restricted 170,429

• unrestricted 150,080 Unrestricted transfers 22,026 Events/fund raising 235,557 • restricted 85,477

Membership/ • unrestricted 88,253 Restricted transfers 902,872 direct mail 158,686 • restricted 70,433

• unrestricted 387,226 Total revenues 1,388,891 • restricted 1,001,665 Total expenses/transfers 1,201,853

the numbers

9,517,573 434 103,411 43,052,707 565 3,931,231 821,921 31,218 61,254

Items Full-time Hours Transactions Public Visitors to the Reference Summer eBooks, circulated equivalent donated by conducted access Central Library questions reading audio eBooks staff docents and online computers and 22 branch answered program and eFlicks members volunteers locations system-wide participants downloaded

8 denverlibrary.org John W. Hickenlooper Mayor of Denver Dennis J. Gallagher City Auditor Shirley Amore Leadership City Librarian Denver Public Library Denver City Council DPL Friends Foundation DPL Friends Foundation Committees Executive Team Michael B. Hancock Board of Trustees Finance Committee Board Development/Nominating Committee Shirley Amore District 11 President Executive Committee Michelle Onoda Treasurer (chair) Sheila M. Cleworth (chair) City Librarian Jeanne Robb Hanne Lichtenfels Hanne Lichtenfels Hanne Lichtenfels Beth Elder District 10 President Pro-Tem President (chair) Taylor Kirkpatrick DeeDee Decker (non-board) Director of Planning Rick Garcia District 1 Taylor C. Kirkpatrick Charlotte Baron H. Benjamin Duke, III (non-board) Vice President Letty H. Icolari Jeanne Faatz District 2 Windham Loopesko Marcelina Rivera (non-board) Charlotte F. Baron Director of Administrative Services Paul D. López District 3 Michael King Kent Winker (non-board) Secretary Diane Lapierre Peggy Lehmann District 4 Julie Pribble Award Committee Director of Community Relations Michelle Onoda Marcia Johnson District 5 Treasurer Gary Christy (non-board) Hanne Lichtenfels Jo Haight Sarling Charlie Brown District 6 Mary Smith H. Benjamin Duke, III (non-board) Jane Day Director of Collections and Technology Chris Nevitt District 7 Past Vice President Jackie Lewin (non-board) Windham Loopesko Susan Kotarba Sheila M. Cleworth Kent Winker (non-board) Barbara Walton Director of Public Services Carla Madison District 8 Judy H. Montero District 9 Dr. Jane Stevenson Day Melinda Lloyd (non-voting) Marilyn Amer (non-board) Richard Sosa Joe Davis (non-board) Director of Finance Carol Boigon At-Large Michael W. King Shirley Amore (non-voting) Windham Loopesko Richard Sosa (non-voting) H. Benjamin Duke, III (non-board) Denver Public Library Doug Linkhart At-Large Jay Mead Planned Giving Committee Commission Strategic Planning Committee Julie Pribble Jay Mead (chair) Michelle Onoda Fofi Mendez President Lanny M. Proffer Hanne Lichtenfels Barbara Walton Lois Ann Rovira Vice President William C. (Bill) Schumacher Sheila M. Cleworth Media Committee Sid Wilson Secretary Barbara Walton H. Benjamin Duke, III Bill Schumacher (chair) Walker R. Stapleton Taylor Kirkpatrick Susana Cordova Friends Staff Windham Loopesko Karen Rokala Melinda Lloyd Melinda Lloyd Director Friends Foundation Director Melinda Lloyd Jay Mead Laurie Romer Membership Coordinator Diane Lapierre Suneeta Hazra Nadine Leal Event Coordinator Kevin D. O’Connor

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Evil Companions Literary Award T.C. Boyle was the recipient of the 14th Evil Companions Literary Award. Presenting Sponsors Sally Kneser Continuum Committee Colorado State University Susan & Paul Kotarba Partners, LLC. Beth Potter, Event Chair Margaret Jackson The Oxford Hotel Constance Mortell Diane & J.R. Lapierre Elizabeth Anderman Josephine Jones Tattered Cover Book Janet Raasch & OZ Architechture Rob Baldwin Don Knox Store Kevin O’Connor Beth Potter Ed Blair Diane Lapierre Wynkoop Brewing Traci Van Pelt Jane Borden Lu Law Evil Companions Company Madeline Collison Gina London The truly “evil” have Donations Dana Crawford Liz Lynner Sponsors companions too. Thank Jay Kenney Suanne Dell First Community Bank you for selling tickets to Martha Rangell Mike McPhee Tracy Donovan Post-News Community this event. Joyce Meskis Acknowledgments Heather Duncan David Milofsky Patrons Patricia Ayd, PC. The Jean Milofsky Trio Monnie Elliot Constance Mortell Neil Allen M.D. Baldwin and Beth Potter Joanne Fisher Thomas J. Noel Elizabeth & Evan Carpenter, PC. Polly Flobeck Kate Peterson David Milofsky, TC Boyle and Dana Crawford Anderman Kristie Hannon Diane Saslow

The 33rd annual event raised more than $50,000 to benefit Library programs and services.

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BLB Kickoff Party at the home of Governor Roy and Bea Romer

Frank Fresquez, Jr., Elina Fresquez, Frank Fresquez and Michelle Fresquez

Melinda Lloyd and Bea Romer Suneeta Hazra and Todd Mair Jason Ritenour and Brenda Cook

Mike Roque and Elbra Wedgeworth

Laurie and Senator Chris Romer Lois Ann Rovira and Kevin O'Connor

BLB Patron Party on the rooftop of the Museum Residences Eric Duran and Susana Cordova Shirley Amore, Mayor Hickenlooper and Hanne Lichtenfels

Tom Noel, Shirley Amore and Dennis Gallagher

Landri Taylor and Hanne Lichtenfels Gillian Goodman and Louise Hurlbut Carolyn Goble and Lanny Proctor Emily Nelson, Jonathon Musser, Stephen and Ruth Rohs

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