Programs
The La Puente Library patrons enjoyed several programs this month. Five family gaming programs attracted a total of 87 patrons. We provided two young adult programs this month, both included art and gaming. In the first event, we made bookmarks, in the second event we created miniature backyards (with pools!) based on the book Micro Minis by Linda Goossens. In total, 29 teens participated, and more boys joined in creating miniatures than did girls.
Outreach
The children’s librarian visited one school (three classrooms) and was visited by two schools (three classrooms each).
Collection Development
Ordered/purchased over $3,000 in books using CDBG and other monies, and visited LHQ to read and review the books under consideration for the month of January. Also weeded several dozen magic, science, and fairy tale books in the children’s stacks.
Merchandising & Visual Display
Reinventing the children’s book trough by merchandising the oversized and new books, increased circulation of oversized picture books by 100% (see link to photographs). Volunteers were trained in the art of remerchandising this display.
Volunteers
The La Puente Library volunteers assisted in the weeding of books, attended YA programs, made signs, organized videos, aided in the quantification of flannel board stories, and helped set up for class visits.
Professional Development News:
Added to publishing credits with an article published in the Young Adult Library Services Journal describing the grant-funded Teen Tech Week @ La Puente Library.
• Delatte, M. (2009). Teen Tech Week: Find it! Shoot it! Shop It! Young Adult Library
Services Journal.
