2012 Annual Report for Stark County District Library

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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our library is More Than Books. It is a place where people and ideas come together to build a great Stark County. We helped launch the new picture book Twice as Good, about William Powell the only African American to design, own and operate a golf course in the United States. His golf course, Clearview, holds a significant place in the history of the Professional Golfers Association and our home town.

Kicking off Black History Month in February, we welcomed author Richard Michelson and illustrator Eric Velasquez to Canton. Twice as Good tells the story of one man overcoming obstacles, beating the odds and achieving something important.

Tena Wilson Executive Director

Our community came together over this book. Events supporting Twice as Good were held at Walsh University, the Canton Museum of Art and East Canton Elementary School. Canton City Schools’ Allen School kids visited Walsh University and readers from Belden School helped us present the book at the library. This amazing event is a great example of how libraries inspire us, bring us together as a community and enrich our lives.

Another community-building event of 2012 was “Stomp at the Library” with Elec Simon. Elec brings his brand of percussion and community building to events throughout Canton. We were lucky enough to host him, some of his musician friends and a big group of Stark Countians one hot July afternoon in the Main Library parking lot. Elec’s energy and excitement traveled through the crowd as he performed for the finale of Canton City Schools’ Science of Sound Summer Enrichment which was held at the Library.

Hundreds of people, young and old, attended this wonderful celebration bringing together education, entertainment and Simon’s own brand of engagement for a fun-filled afternoon.

2012 was a year of transition, as well. I was very pleased to return to Canton as Executive Director of this library system and to take the reins of this important institution.

Cover: Renee Powell, LPGA golfer and co-owner of Clearview, helps Donald from Belden School share Twice as Good.

When I joined the Stark County District Library, it was already in the midst of a crucial levy campaign to secure its funding through the remainder of this decade. Due to a series of budget reductions from the State of Ohio, the Library needed to request an increase in local support. The electorate of this county responded and voted for our levy. We thank you all for your support.

We take our responsibility to you very seriously. Your library responsib is a place where the community comes together; it levels co the playing field by providing access to information to everyone. Your Yo library is More Than Books. Stop in and experience this vibrant center of your neighborhood.

Tena Wilson Executive Director

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Steven O. Pittman President

Susan Rodgers Vice President

Bert Nero Secretary

Beth Borda

Edmond Mack

John Mroczkowski

Shawn O’Brien

K E Y D O N O R S T O T H E S TA R K C O U N T Y D I S T R I C T L I B R A R Y F O U N D AT I O N FOR 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012 Maureen Ater Janet Baker Rich Brian Mary Byrne Mary Calnon Barb Cockroft Gary Davison Jeanne Freitag Scott Gwin Audrey Lavin Michael Marvin Paula Mastroianni Nancy McPeek Kent Oliver Denise Scala Leslie K. Schneider Kevin Smith Rob Vail Darlene Violet David Waikem Marcie Williams Tena Wilson Candy Ziegler

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Adante

Diebold

The Albert W. and Edith V. Flowers Charitable Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Troy C. Dittemore

Amato Insurance and Financial Services Aultman College Dr. and Mrs. Roger Baker Beaver Excavating Company Mrs. Daniel M. Belden Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh Ms. Nancy Bond-Bundy Brewster Dairy, Inc. Brian Law OfďŹ ces Bruner-Cox LLP Mr. and Mrs. Greg Burlingame Michael and Mary Calnon Mr. John Cassler Mr. and Mrs. Frank Charnovic Chase Community Giving Chesapeake Energy Rev. and Mrs. John Clark Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clevenger

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cockroft Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conlan Mr. and Mrs. James M. Conley Ms. Sally M. Dale

Gary W.R. and Susan M. Davison

E. A. Mahoney Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Farrell Dr. and Mrs. J. Gregory Feczko David and Jeanne Freitag Fresh Mark, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Fuller Gaslite Villa Convalescent Center, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. Greg Goehring Mr. and Mrs. David Grabowsky Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Greenwald Greenwald Underwriting Judge Scott and Monica Gwin Mr. and Mrs. Tip Hafer Ms. Alexis Hall Mr. and Mrs. Russ Humerickhouse Huntington National Bank Mr. and Mrs. Anderson James The Joseph A. Jeffries Co. Kempthorn Motors, Inc. Ms. Christina Konstantacos Mr. and Mrs. Adam Krajchir Mr. Carl and Dr. Audrey Lavin Leonard Insurance Services Mrs. David Livingston Martha Klein Lottman Mr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Manolakis Dr. and Mrs. Michael Marvin

Dan and Paula Mastroianni

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shambaugh

Ken McPeek

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sibilia

Daniel Meehan

Ms. Joy E. Silverhart

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meister

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skakun

Mercy Medical Center

Kevin and Linda Smith

Mr. and Mrs. James Morrisey

Stark County Medical Society Auxiliary

Mr. and Mrs. John Mroczkowski

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Szeles

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ochs

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Timken Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Oliver

Timken Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Ostrout Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vail Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Peppard

Vail Industries

Beth Ann Phillips

Jim and Darlene Violet

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pittman

David and Nancy Waikem

The PNC Financial Services Group

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wells

PPi Graphics

Mrs. B. J. Wilkins

Premier Bank and Trust

John and Tena Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riegler

Mrs. Rueben Wise Jr.

Chris and Denise Scala

Wm. H. & Jeanne G. Belden Philanthropic Fund

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schirack Mr. and Mrs. Marc Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Allen Schulman Schulman, Zimmerman & Associates Second Hand Treasurers

Dr. and Mrs. J. Richard Ziegler Mr. and Mrs. Brian Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zollinger

LIBRARY F O U N D AT I O N FINANCIALS Opening foundation assets $125,288 Closing foundation assets $185,913 Donations received

$61,242

Contributions to the Stark County District Library $10,981

The Stark County District Library Foundation raises funds to ďŹ nancially support and advance the mission and values of the library. The Foundation has received donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses which have been used to support library programming and to build an endowment fund. In 2012, the Library Foundation hosted Tap Into Literacy, a craft brew tasting experience which raised funds for and awareness of the Library Foundation’s mission.

In December 2012, the Foundation donated nearly $10,000 to the Library to purchase pre-loaded eReaders for circulation to Stark County District Library patrons.

K E Y D O N O R S T O T H E S TA R K C O U N T Y D I S T R I C T L I B R A R Y FOR 2012 Akron Racers

Lake Friends of the Library

In Memory of Irene E. Leno

Applebees

Main Friends of the Library

In Memory of Eva Mae Mather

In Appreciation of Herbert L. Fisher

Perry Sippo Friends of the Library

In Memory of Charlotte Muzzy

Canton Women’s Club

Sandy Valley Friends of the Library

In Memory of Linda Smith

Thomas Chelpka

Genealogy Patrons

In Memory of George Van Pelt

Cinemark Tinseltown

Giant Eagle

PNC Foundation

E.A. Mahoney Foundation

Heggy’s

Ramseyer Farms

Erie Street Leather

Home Depot

Edward and Olga Richardson

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

Jackson Township Lions Club

OCIP/David Krantz

Fisher Foods

Karen’s Hallmark

Rotary Club of Canton

Friendly’s

LSI- Graphic Solutions Plus

Rotary Club of Jackson Twp.

DeHoff Friends of the Library

McDonald’s

Stark Community Foundation

Jackson Friends of the Library

In Memory of Patricia Anderson

Stark County District Library Foundation

In Memory of Marie Garber

Taco Bell

In Memory of Pauline Horn

UFCW Local 880

In Memory of Joeph and Wilma Jabrocki

Paul J. Wackerly

In Memory of Ned Khoury

Wendy’s

Main Library 715 Market Avenue N DeHoff Memorial Branch 216 Hartford Avenue SE East Canton Branch 224 North Wood Street Jackson Township Branch 7487 Fulton Drive NW Lake Community Branch 11955 Market Avenue N Madge Youtz Branch 2921 Mahoning Road NE North Branch 189 25th Street NW Perry Sippo Branch 5710 12th St NW Plain Community Branch 1803 Schneider Street NE Sandy Valley Branch 9754 Cleveland Avenue SE Bookmobile Services 715 Market Avenue N

S TA R K C O U N T Y D I S T R I C T L I B R A R Y

2 0 1 2 F I N A N C I A L S TAT I S T I C S

L I B R A R Y S TAT S 2 0 1 2

General Fund Receipts Public Library Fund (PLF) ..........................................................................$6,283,639 Property and Other Local Taxes ...................................................................4,163,743 Intergovernmental.......................................................................................1,021,042 Patron Fines and Fees ....................................................................................233,915 Earnings on Investments ....................................................................................1,362 Services Provided Other Entities ......................................................................52,493 Contributions, Gifts and Donations .....................................................................7,733 Other Receipts .................................................................................................87,142 Total General Fund Receipts.................................................................$11,851,069

General Fund Disbursements Salaries ....................................................................................................$6,041,758 Employee BeneďŹ ts ......................................................................................2,461,662 Supplies ........................................................................................................219,910 Rents and Leases-Buildings and Equipment.....................................................89,066 Utilities ..........................................................................................................257,600 Professional Services .....................................................................................356,179 Communications and Publicity .......................................................................245,274 Maintenance-Buildings and Equipment ..........................................................824,219 Other Purchased and Contracted Services .....................................................113,364 Library Materials and Information ...............................................................1,443,105 Capital Outlay ................................................................................................268,345 Other Disbursements .......................................................................................31,447 Total General Fund Disbursements ......................................................$12,351,929 Excess of Receipts over Disbursements .....................................................($500,860) General Fund Transfer Out ........................................................................................0 Beginning Balance at January 1, 2012 ........................................................1,469,871 Ending Balance at December 31, 2012 ........................................................$969,011 Reserve for Encumbrances ..........................................................................$469,990

Elec Simon lit up the library parking lot with his dynamic performance.

Circulation

3,508,860

Cardholders

162,686

Holdings

830,000

Library Visits Programs

1,285,838 8,437

Program Attendance

181,571

Computer Use

285,278

Website Visits

517,337

eBooks Loaned

74,011

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