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CITY OF HALTOM CITY aNNUAL BUDGET, FY2021 GENERAL FUND

LIBRARY

Mission Statement

The mission of the Haltom City Public Library is to serve as a vital community resource providing
free access to information for all people.

Accomplishments of FY2020

 Created a separate teen area.

 Streamlined DVD collection for easier, more efficient check-out.

 Reorganized large storage room.
 Partnered with University of Texas at Dallas to offer more science programming, e.g.,
Super Science Saturdays (interactive science programs) and science exhibits.

 Continued partnership with the Birdville Museum, Fire Services Board, Recreation
Center & Senior Citizen Center to assist in fundraising efforts (i.e., selling tickets, selling
paraphernalia, other items, distribute literature, at library).
 Converted collection from the Dewey Decimal Classification system to the bookstore
model (i.e., Book Industry Standards and Communications subject codes).

 Moved shelving to accommodate new classification system and converted signage.
 Relabeled materials with new subject codes.

 New programming and activities, e.g., DIY Wednesdays; participated with Half Price
Books to bring in author Dav Pilkey; adult & teen craft programs, author Dave Lieber book
talk; Nautilus Walk story times; Teen Adulting 101; Halloween Costume Swap; etc., until
pandemic, programming was up more than 30%.
 Passive programming expanded: e.g., Stick the Library game; Guess Book in Jar; more
puzzles; chess and checkers’ tables; Imagination Station; Tinker Tuesdays, etc.

 Partnering with Goodwill Industries to offer computer classes in English & Spanish, mini
job fairs & résumé writing evaluation.

 Celebrated 20 + years sponsoring the Summer Reading Club
 Awarded, for 12th year, the Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas
Municipal Library Directors Association (an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League).

 Created a new Middle Grade section in Children’s Department.
 Weeded the entire adult & teen non-fiction book sections; music audio section; teen fiction
materials; children’s easy, picture books and fiction sections.
 Distributed thousands of free books during quarantine (outside building when shut down),
delivered books to Inside Book Project in Austin for distribution to prison system.

 Introduced virtual programming during quarantine.
 Secured grant from the Texas Book Festival for $2500 for materials.

 Introduced the very popular hot spot mobile units for check out.

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