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Annual Report for 2017 The Newark Public Library Annual Report 2017 The Newark Public Library Annual Report 2017 | i Vision In serving the entire Newark community, the Newark Public Library Newark Public will be a national model of innovation, North End collaboration, and service excellence. Library Branch Anchor Institution and Branch Mission Brook Dynamic Hub Branch The Newark Public Library transforms Vailsburg lives and strengthens communities Branch Main Library through innovative services, stimulating Springfield Incubator of Ideas Branch programs, and inspiring collections. and Learning Van Buren Creator of Community Branch Values Trendsetter in Library Technology and Clinton COMMITMENT Branch Innovation Weequahic We pledge to set a distinctive standard Branch of excellence in all services for our Library’s users, for the City of Newark, and for our staff. COMMUNITY We engage with residents to co-create THE NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY a happy, productive Newark. We make the Library an active, integral Main Library 5 Washington Street, 07102 • 973-733-7784 Branch Brook Branch 235 Clifton Avenue, 07104 • 973-733-7760 community citizen. Clinton Branch 739 Bergen Street, 07108 • 973-733-7757 North End Branch 722 Summer Avenue, 07104 • 973-733-7766 Cooperation Springfield Branch 50 Hayes Street, 07103 • 973-733-7736 We use our different strengths to work Vailsburg Branch 75 Alexander Street, 07106 • 973-733-7755 Van Buren Branch 140 Van Buren Street, 07105 • 973-733-7750 together and with partners throughout Weequahic Branch 355 Osborne Terrace, 07112 • 973-733-7751 the city to achieve our mission and to encourage curiosity in Library users. Board of Trustees Leadership Team Timothy J. Crist, Ph.D., CFA, President Jeffrey Trzeciak, Library Director ENRICHMENT Trish Morris-Yamba, Vice-President Ingrid Betancourt, Special Collections We shape and transform lives through Thomas J. Alrutz, Treasurer Nicole Butler, our programs, services, and collections Anasa Maat, Ed.D., Secretary Development and Communications to fulfill the expectations and dreams of Jeremy Johnson, Leslie Colson, Human Resources Alternate for Mayor Ras J. Baraka Heidi Cramer, Public Services all who use Library resources. De’Shawn Wright, Abha Sinho, Finance Alternate for Christopher Cerf, Jorge Rodriguez, Information Technology EXPRESSION State District Superintendent, Newark Public Schools George Wheatle Williams, Planning, Facilities, Security, We provide a safe space, where all Charles Auffant and Government Relations individuals are free to be themselves. Sandra King Rosemary Steinbaum, Ed.D. INCLUSION We welcome people of all ages, abilities, beliefs, classes, colors, ethnicities, genders, gender preferences, and shapes into these THE CITY OF NEWARK Libraries. Libraries are for everyone. Ras J. Baraka, Mayor Everyone belongs here. Municipal Council Mildred C. Crump, Council President Innovation Augusto Amador, Vice President and East Ward We invite and encourage change as our Carlos M. Gonzalez, At-Large communities’ needs evolve. John S. James, South Ward Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins, Central Ward Cover photo: Butterfly LEADERSHIP Joseph A. McCallum, Jr., West Ward Eddie Osborne, At-Large sculpture community We are a hub of the community. We use our Luis A. Quintana, At-Large art project at the skills and resources to help all Newarkers. Anibal Ramos, Jr., North Ward Van Buren Branch. A Message from the Director Dear friends, were in addition to the diverse and regularly scheduled programming, such as: early childhood literacy What a whirlwind year 2017 programs; SAT Prep and College Fairs; Computer was! My husband, Michael, Classes and Resume Writing/Job Search workshops; and I packed up our two Girls Who Code classes; and English as a Second cars, two dogs, and parrot Language and American Sign Language classes. and moved from St. Louis into our new home in In all, Library-sponsored programming increased by Forest Hill on February 46% in comparison to 2016, and attendance was up 24th. I was barely able to by almost 70% (67.6% to be exact). I believe this navigate through the boxes clearly validates that libraries are not dead and in fact before starting my new position as Director of the are thriving as vital community partners that promote Newark Public Library on Monday, February 27th. equity, empower residents, and provide free Words cannot express the warm welcome that I educational and entertaining programming for all. have received from the community and the NPL staff. During the past months, we were also engaged in The common denominator for everyone that I have developing a new strategic plan. We spoke with interacted with over the past year has been their numerous stakeholders, staff, community members, strong emotional connection towards their local parents, school teachers, students, seniors, neighbors, library. Whether they grew up utilizing one of our and local businesses to create a blueprint to position seven branch libraries that are located in all of NPL well for the future. I am pleased to report that at Newark’s five wards, or they currently seek solace the January 2018 meeting, the Newark Public Library in the Main Library, which is conveniently situated Board of Trustees approved the new strategic plan that to serve as a progressive oasis in bustling downtown, the message that I heard over and over again was includes focusing on the following strategic directions: that, “Newarkers love their library!” 1) Nurture Newark’s Youth and Families 2) Contribute to the Personal Growth and This year was filled with many firsts for the Library. Well-Being of all Newarkers Staff were encouraged to try different activities 3) Strengthen Digital Literacy Skills for All and/or programs to help reexamine the Library’s role in the community and explore the various ways that 4) Enhance and Promote Newark Public Library’s the Library can have a positive impact in our Distinctive Special Collections neighborhoods. 5) Provide Welcoming, Safe, and Vibrant Environments The Library hosted Friday night dance parties and a I want to thank everyone for making me feel a part of petting zoo in our courtyard, yoga classes, teen poetry this community, participating in the many meetings workshops, bilingual math and science story time, and public forums that we sponsored, and supporting jewelry making classes, Brazilian Film Festival and the Library as we begin to rethink how we can bring exhibit, Community History Days, Jazz in the Stacks, the most value to our residents. I am excited for what and the Y on Wheels. These activities and classes 2018 will bring! Sincerely, Jeffrey G. Trzeciak The Newark Public Library Annual Report 2017 | 1 Nurturing Newark’s Youth and Cooperative mural project with artist Kenely Torres at Families Open Doors Kids. Reading clubs, film screenings, nutrition workshops, a petting zoo, pajama storytime, Wii U Wednesdays, and class visits were among the variety of programs designed to educate and inspire children and young adults. In a new program at the Van Buren Branch, high schoolers assisted younger students with homework assignments. The Library also participated in the first Newark Arts Open Doors Kids with a variety of creative projects. Youth Services staff extended the offerings beyond our walls as they brought the Library to the community with a full calendar of outreach activities to schools and other organizations. Build a Better World, our science to life. The NJ State summer reading theme, Library and the National provided a focus for a variety Institute for Early Education of entertaining activities for Research at Rutgers University young people. The YMCA of funded the series. Newark delighted children The Library partnered with with fitness activities, sports, the United Way of Essex and and more when they brought West Hudson and distributed the Y on Wheels van backpacks to 500 children for (everything but the pool) to the new school year. All children all of our locations. Kids also receiving backpacks also had the opportunity to explore received library cards! the Newark Fire Department’s trucks. Many children risk Offering teens a safe and going hungry in the summer, welcoming space during out- but the City’s Sun-Up Food of-school time, the Library’s Program provided free opportunities for year-round lunches that kept our children learning are crucial for well-nourished and able to developing their literacy, learn and play. technology, and professional skills. Existing programming The Van Buren Branch was further developed with the presented a Math and hiring of a dedicated librarian for Science Story Times Series young adult services and a for preschoolers. This STEM generous grant from the Victoria initiative for the Spanish- Foundation. Our first-ever Teen speaking community uses Advisory Board, for students in reading to bring math and grades 7-12, met monthly to 2 | The Newark Public Library Annual Report 2017 suggest new programs and services. The Newark Poetry Institute led by spoken word artist Jasmine Mans, presented poetry workshops for teens, Enjoying story time at Main Library. as well as two open mics. (Photo by Tim Dingman) Terina Nicole, an accessories Teen volunteers, Springfield Branch. and fashion designer raised in Newark, engaged teens Reading to Ginger, The Associated Humane systemwide in arts Society of Newark’s dog, workshops, and Samantha at the Branch Brook Branch Paws to Read Katehis, owner of local program. business Fern and Fossil, taught teens to build their own terrariums. Young adults participated in game nights, the Book to Art Club, and a video game design club. Ornament making, gaming, and a make your own s’mores station “ We wanted to make sure were highlights of our first teen holiday party at Main that children had a Library. College Fairs were an integral foundation in literature part of the High School Academic Support Program headquartered at the and understood that books Springfield Branch. Led by volunteer Lyndon Brown, could be a springboard sessions also included SAT and ACT preparation, and help with scholarships, to all sorts of things.” and college and financial aid applications.
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