Annual Report. Proposed Budget

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1 2013 Annual Report Proposed Budget hhhlibrary.org

2 A Letter to the Community The mission of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library is to be a communityfocused organization which offers a welcoming space, both digital and physical, with professional staff, services, programs and materials that provides learning, cultural enrichment and entertainment. For the fiscal year, the Library Trustees are presenting a proposed budget with a 1.46% increase or an additional $105,950. The increase will not exceed the New York State Tax Levy limit. This is the seventh fiscal year in a row that the library budget is below 2%. This past year no one program or service was more popular than any other. Depending on your interests, you might be the person who attends our programs (such as music, lectures, games or tax help to name a few) or is a traditional reader or is a digital user (downloading/streaming books, music and movies or doing research with the Library s databases.) Or you might borrow a pass to a New York City or Long Island museum to enjoy its treasures. Our goal is to provide access to what you need, when you need it. With that in mind, the Library is open 70 hours per week most of the year and our web page is available 24/7. However you use the Library, we hope you agree that it is one of the best values for your tax dollar. Thank you for being part of the Half Hollow Hills Library community. We look forward to seeing you. Michele Lauer-Bader, Library Director mlauerba@suffolk.lib.ny.us (631) If you have not heard it already thank you for your collaborative efforts and consistent open communication with the Mother s Club of Wheatley Heights and the Concerned Fathers Association. - Member of Black History Committee

3 Thank You for Your Donation! California Pizza Kitchen Christmas Tree Shops Cradle of Aviation Museum Decorative Artists of Long Island (DALI) Dix Hills-Melville Homemakers Elwood Cinema Fathead Wall Decals and Décor John Engeman Theater Joseph Price Insurance Agency Linda Milliken Long Island Children s Museum Mallor Family Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Vital Theater Company (New York City) White Post Farms Animal Farms Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo) Our Partners AARP Tax Help & Driver Safety Programs Arthritis Foundation Black Women Enterprises Concerned Fathers of Wheatley Heights Cornell Cooperative Extension Dix Hills Garden Club Family Service League Project HOPE Greens Men s Group Half Hollow Hills All-Star Alumni Jazz Band James E. Allen Junior Senior High School Leadership Huntington League of Women Voters Long Island Volunteer Center Mother s Club of Wheatley Heights, Inc. New York Blood Center Northport Veterans Hospital Rite Aid SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) Suffolk and Nassau County Psychological Associations Suffolk County Department of Labor One Stop Employment Center Town of Huntington Project Excel Town of Huntington Renewable Energy Tax Force US Coast Guard 3

4 2013 Numbers of Note 33,003 residents have LIBRARY CARDS. 795,852 items were borrowed/used by library patrons (9% increase). 7,003 patrons visited the library each week (6% increase). 32,443 adults, children and teens attended 1,719 LIBRARY PROGRAMS (8% increase). 479 adults attended the NEW ENGLISH SPEAKERS CONVERSATION GROUP (17% increase). 64,636 REFERENCE QUESTIONS were answered. 271 library patrons trained with a COMPUTER TUTOR. MUSEUM PASSES were enjoyed by more than 3,540 patrons (58% increase). 194,698 people visited the Library s website. 1,408 patrons joined our SUMMER READING CLUBS. 6,586 students received online HOMEWORK HELP. 48,744 items downloaded from the Library s website for reading and listening (19% increase). 83 patrons received TAX HELP. 76 patrons met with a certified CAREER COUNSELOR. 40,830 computer users connected to our wifi in the Library (73% increase). 399 students took Regents Review classes. 1,725 students took SAT Prep classes. Here is what patrons are sa So is it safe to assume that there s always something fun going on after school at the library from now on? - G. 4 Yea it s really great there are games or art project things. - M.

5 Highlights of 2013 Loan of Kindle ereader with econtent from your favorite authors. Music & Memory Program borrow ipods with customized song playlists for patrons with memory impairment. Weekly Memory Fitness Program with puzzles and games for those who wish to keep their minds sharpened. Library App for iphones (coming for Android phones) and new Library mobile website. Shredding Day to securely dispose of your most important documents (coming again in April). Library Welcome Packets for new residents with information about the library for the whole family. Demonstrations for students at High Schools East and West about online Homework Help and online eprep (for the SAT and ACT tests). Online film viewing from IndieFlix with unlimited access to thousands of independent films from around the world. New air handlers for the HVAC heating system. Digital magazines available for download from Zinio. Family Financial Literacy Fair. ying about our programs... Block Island Seafood Program - He [Craig Geraghty] was great, very enjoyable and the food was delicious. Have it more often. 5

6 Components of an Actual Half Hollow Hills Tax Bill Open Space Bonds 0.16% Fire District 2.38% Waste Removal 2.39% Light District 0.41% HHH School District 64.46% Highway 3.58% HHH Library 2.62% Town 4.66% Water District 3.63% County 2.54% Police 13.17% 6 Borrow from the Library vs Purchase/subscribe on your own Borrow 2 adult books & 2 children s books monthly Borrow DVDs $89 (average cost of 4 books) 12 months $1,068 NetFlix (3 Blu-ray Discs at a time) $ months $240 Read 2 magazines monthly $40 for 2 annual subscriptions $40 Borrow 2 music CDs monthly $28 12 months $336 Borrow 1 book on CD monthly $15 12 months $180 Use online Homework Help Attend 1 Wee Play Program with your toddler 1 hour per month private tutoring at $100 per hour 12 months $1,200 $100 per session 3 per year $300 Attend 1 Adult Program monthly $12.50 (price of 1 adult movie ticket) 12 months $150 TOTAL SAVINGS FOR THE YEAR $3,514

7 Proposed Library Budget Expenditures Approved Budget Proposed Budget Personnel Costs Salaries $3,702,300 $3,469,600 Employee Benefits 1,907,900 2,035,900 Equipment & Furniture 76,000 76,000 Library Materials 650, ,350 Library Programs 61,700 63,900 Library Operation Expenses Telecommunications 37,000 37,000 Printing/Postage/Publicity 57,500 53,200 Payroll & Professional Services 58,000 58,000 Supplies, Office Equipment Maintenance, & Staff Training 126, ,650 Suffolk Coop. Lib. System Services 125, ,500 Operation & Maintenance, Building & Grounds Utilities 129, ,160 Bldg. Equipment Maint. & Supplies 90,600 87,600 Insurance 45,000 45,000 Building Service Contracts 111, ,000 Transfer To Capital 90, ,000 Total $7,267,910 $7,373,860 Revenues Approved Budget Projected Revenues State Aid $11,000 $12,626 PILOT Funds (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) 85, ,000 Fines Revenue 23,000 23,000 Interest on Deposits 10,000 10,000 Gifts and Donations 0 25,000 Sale of Materials, Printing & Other Misc. 13,400 13,400 Balance from Prior Year 124,500 31,500 $266, ,526 To be Raised by Taxation $7,001,010 $7,103,334 7

8 We Value Our library patrons. We strive to treat everyone with courtesy and respect; provide equitable access to information and provide materials, information and services which anticipate and respond to the needs of the community. 2. Our Library staff. We strive to attract, develop and retain the best staff and provide them with opportunities for continuous learning. 3. Cooperation with other groups in the local community and other libraries in Suffolk County and build partnerships to enhance our resources. 4. Innovation. We strive to identify and adopt best practices in technology and other areas to make our service better and your library experience the best it can be. Half Hollow Hills Community Library 55 VANDERBILT PARKWAY Dix hills, new york / Sweet Hollow Road Melville, new york / hhhlibrary.org Board of Trustees: Larry Bloomstein, Jacob Goldman, Bruce Gordon, Marguerite Jones, Renée Steinig Director: Michele Lauer-Bader Assistant Director: Alicja Feitzinger

ADULT PROGRAMS The library offers book discussion groups, special interest programs and a summer reading program for our adult patrons.

A ADULT PROGRAMS The library offers book discussion groups, special interest programs and a summer reading program for our adult patrons. ARIZONA COLLECTION The library has a special collection of books