Kawartha Lakes Public Library Services Review Update 2016
"Explore the updates and actions taken by Kawartha Lakes Public Library in their service review presentation to the Council. Learn about closures, redistributions, outreach, and the future plans for Carden and Dalton branches."
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Kawartha Lakes Public Library Library Services Review Update to Council 21 June 2016 city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 1 Core Service Review
Presentation Outline Actions Done to Date Action Plan by Branch Questions city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 2
Whats Been Done to Date Public Information Sessions were held in February 2016 at: Burnt River Community Centre Cambray Community Centre Carden Community Centre city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 3
Whats Been Done to Date Letters sent to branch card holders prior to closures. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 4
Whats Been Done to Date Cambray Branch Library Closed on April 4th2016 Staff, collections and branch hours, redistributed: 4 hours to Oakwood (Wednesday 10-2 pm) 4 hours for staffing to Lindsay 4 hours to flexible programming & outreach. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 5
Whats Been Done to Date Outreach & Programming Digital Literacy Instruction Sessions Event Appearances Children s Programming city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 6
Whats Been Done to Date Burnt River Branch Library Closed on June 7th2016 Staff, collections and branch hours redistributed: 7 hours to Fenelon Falls (Monday 10-5 pm) starting in July. 5 hours to flexible programming & outreach. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 7
Library Boards Action Plan: Branches discussed in December 2015 city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 8
Carden / Dalton Branch Library Board has selected Dalton for retention and Carden for closure based on library key usage indicators. Tentatively scheduled for Carden closure is Sept 6th2016. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 9
Carden / Dalton Branch If Council choses to close the Dalton Community Centre in favor of retaining the Carden Community Centre, then the Library Board would reconsider its plan and options accordingly. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 10
Bobcaygeon Branch City Council has referred this branch expansion project back to the Library Board for further information. The Library Board has requested a report on the condition of the Boyd Building from City Building & Property. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 11
Bobcaygeon Branch The Library Board is taking this opportunity to step back and re-examine library service delivery in Bobcaygeon. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 12
Omemee Branch The Library is investigating various options to obtain a larger space within the community: Lease a new space in the downtown core. Adaptive re-use of Coronation Hall as a library branch. Long Term: Possibly relocate to proposed Southeast Arena site. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 13
Little Britain Branch Retain this branch location for now. Await City s decision on the Little Britain Arena Building. Long Term: Possibly relocate branch to the proposed new Southwest Arena. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 14
Oakwood Branch Retain this branch location for now. Long Term: Possibly relocate to the new Southwest Arena. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 15
Library Boards Action Plan: Branches Not Previously Discussed city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 16
Bethany Branch Retain this branch. Await Service Centre Core Services Review decision by Council. If the Service Centre closes, then utilize any vacated space that might become available for library use. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 17
Coboconk Branch Retain this branch location. Await Service Centre Core Services Review decision by Council. If the Service Centre closes, then utilize any vacated space that might become available for library use. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 18
Dunsford Branch Consider closing this branch. Current lease expires in December 2017. Continue to monitor branch usage in 2016. Consult with local residents before coming to a decision. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 19
Fenelon Falls Branch Retain this branch. Half of building is currently leased to the Board of Education. Investigate whether the entire building could be used for library operations. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 20
Kinmount Branch Retain this branch location. This branch will continue to provide an important Northeast anchor. Kinmount continues to be a solid community-focused branch. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 21
Kirkfield Branch Retain this branch location. Await Service Centre Core Services Review decision by Council. If the Service Centre closes, then utilize any vacated space that might become available for library use. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 22
Lindsay Branch Status Quo Keep branch. Utilize any vacated space if Kawartha Art Gallery leaves the building. Long Term: Expand building. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 23
Norland Branch Retain this branch location. An extremely well utilized branch that is well integrated into it community. Above average check-out per hours open. The poor condition and size of the branch is a constant concern. Long Term: Relocate branch to Norland Recreation Centre. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 24
Woodville Branch Retain this branch. Solid preforming branch, but undersized. Identified area of growth. The OPP currently have a small office in the building. Investigate whether the entire building could be used for library operations and renovate accordingly. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 25
Wrap up Comments by Chair. Jamie Morris Library Board Chair David I. Harvie CEO/Chief Librarian dharvie@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 26
Questions? Jamie Morris Library Board Chair David I. Harvie CEO/Chief Librarian dharvie@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Slide 27
