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A N N U A L REPOR T T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y

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TENA WILSON Executive Director

STEVEN PITTMANPresident, Library Board of Trustees

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE2013 was my first full year as director, and it was a time of listening and learning. A vision began to grow, informed by those who use (and don’t use) the libraries, the Board, the talented library staff and our many library partners. We focused on early childhood literacy, lifelong learning, and community connections — while looking ahead to new opportunities.

Long known for promoting literacy, your library is evolving to promote the newest form: digital literacy. Electronic magazines, and streaming movies and music were added to the collections in 2013. Nearly 230 technology classes were attended by over 3,000 patrons, and nearly 2,600 online technology tutorials were viewed through our website in 2013.

Your library is always open at www.starklibrary.org. We spent much time and effort in 2013 planning and creating an improved online experience for you. Look for it to be launched in the summer of 2014.

Your library is a gathering place. In addition to fostering an environment for learning, entertainment, and self-improvement, the programs brought thousands of people together. A few of the programming highlights in 2013 included author visits by Rosemary Wells and Todd Blackledge, poetry contests and readings, ballroom dancing lessons, and the Dewey Decibel Tour Opening Act Contest.

It is my hope that you will fully utilize the Library’s vast array of materials, digital resources, welcoming spaces, and enriching programs. While we accomplished much in 2013, stay tuned. Even bigger, smarter things are coming to your library.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEOver two-thirds of Stark County residents own a library card. In 2013, 1.4 million Stark County District Library visitors borrowed 3.5 million items from the collections. These statistics defy any predictions of the demise of libraries and are evidence that libraries are vital to the community.

Collaboration was a key component of our 2013 achievements. Partnerships with organizations such as Harvest for Hunger, the Canton Symphony Orchestra, ArtsinStark, Stark County Job and Family Services, SARTA, Mercy Medical Center, Stark Parks, the Library Foundation, and our Friends of the Library groups advanced our outreach, contributions, and ability to make a difference. The Library is proud to be a part of such a generous and supportive community of residents, volunteers, organizations, and businesses.

As always, foremost in our thoughts as we envision the future is the enrichment of the lives of our library users while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. We do our best to operate the Stark County District Library in a prudent, fiscally responsible manner, which, in turn, results in a stronger library and a smarter community.

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STEVEN PITTMAN President

trustees

SUSAN RODGERS Vice President

BERT NERO Secretary

BETH BORDA

EDMOND MACK

JOHN MROCZKOWSKI

SHAWN O’BRIEN

Pictured Left to Right

Pictured Left to Right

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPPORTS THE STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY’S MISSION OFINSPIRING IDEAS, ENRICHING LIVES A N D C R E AT I N G CO M M U N I T Y.

Applebee’s - Apple American Group

Ben Heggy Candy Company

Carpe Diem

Thomas Chelpka

Chick-fil-A - Store #01734

Chipotle Mexican Grill

E. A. Mahoney Family Foundation

Early Literacy and Reading Readiness Competitive Grant

Friendly’s - Apex Eagle Hospitality

In memory of Edra Litman

In memory of Marcia Moorhead

In memory of Barbara Spellman

Institute of Museum and Library Services

J & K Subway Restaurant

Jackson Friends of the Library

4 Kids Clothing

David Krantz

Lake Friends of the Library

Lucasfilm Company Store

Main Library Friends of the Library

Jenny L. Miller

Marion Mills

Charles and Julia Ostrout

Perry Sippo Friends of the Library

Ramseyer Farms

Sandy Valley Friends of the Library

Stark Community Foundation

Stark County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

Stark County District Library Foundation

Structured Employee Benefits of Ohio

Taco Bell - Charter Foods

Betty Toy

Twice Is Nice

Two E’s In A Pod

Wendy’s - S Group Companies

key donors TO THE STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

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your store

of knowledge

is better than

ever, thanks to

supporters

like you.

key donors TO THE STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Adante

Emil and Kristine Alecusan

Mary Ann Beck

Mrs. Daniel M. Belden

Better World Books

Anne M. Bretean

Brewster Dairy, Inc.

Michael and Mary Calnon

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Charnovic

Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conlan

Linda Dahl

Darlene Drage

Dr. Jorge and Lynne Esguerra

The Albert W. and Edith V. Flowers Charitable Foundation

Ryan Fowler

David and Jeanne Freitag

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Goehring

Judge Scott and Monica Gwin

Michael Hill

Jackson Township Lions Club

Helen Jones

Mrs. Michael Kane

Kismet Foundation

Dean G. and Jane G. Lauritzen Philanthropic Fund

Mr. Carl and Dr. Audrey Lavin

Martha Klein Lottman

William and Sharon Luntz

Dan and Paula Mastroianni

Rick and Jean McFarren

Ken McPeek

Daniel Meehan

Minerals Technologies Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. William Muzzy

Dr. Don and Rev. Sharon Nichols

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pittman

PPi Graphics

J. Steven Renkert

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riegler

Chris and Denise Scala

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schirack

Rachel Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Schulman

Sadie Shaheen

Sam and Karen Simmerman

Superior Beverage Group

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vail Jr.

Jim and Darlene Violet

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wells

Mrs. B. J. Wilkins

Jim and Linda Wilkins

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilkof

John and Tena Wilson

Dr. and Mrs. J. Richard Ziegler

LIBRARY FOUNDATION FINANCIALS

Opening Foundation assets $185,913

Closing Foundation assets $229,740

Donations received $21,156

The Stark County District Library

Foundation raises funds to financially

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 begin to build an endowment fund.

The focus in 2013 for the Library

Foundation was preparing and

planning for future growth.

A FRIENDraiser event held at the

Main Library was co-hosted

by the Foundation and the Friends

of the Library in May.

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FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAVID WAIKEM President

PAULA MASTROIANNISecretar y

JEANNE FREITAGTreasurer

MAUREEN ATER

JANET BAKER

RICHARD BRIAN

MARY BYRNE

MARY CALNON

BARB COCKROFT

RYAN FULMER

SCOTT GWIN

AUDREY LAVIN

MICHAEL MARVIN

DENISE SCALA

LESLIE K. SCHNEIDER

KEVIN SMITH

ROB VAIL

DARLENE VIOLET

MARCIE WILLIAMS

CANDY ZEIGER

2013 LIBRARY STATS

Items Borrowed 3,506,134

Cardholders 166,546

Total Items Available 1,013,832

Downloadable Items Available 252,589

Physical Items Available 761,243

Library Visits 1,404,000

Programs 8,155

Program Attendance 171,677

Computer Use 285,639

Website Visits 505,904

Downloadable Items Borrowed 139,026

STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY 2013 FINANCIAL STATISTICS

General Fund Receipts Public Library Fund (PLF) …………………………………………………………… $6,390,872

Property and Other Local Taxes …………………………………………………… 6,296,317

Intergovernmental ………………………………………………………………… 1,109,203

Patron Fines and Fees ………………………………………………………………… 233,940

Earnings on Investments ………………………………………………………………… 4,358

Services Provided Other Entities ………………………………………………………… 76,899

Contributions, Gifts and Donations …………………………………………………… 9,509

Other Receipts …………………………………………………………………………… 82,373

Total General Fund Receipts …………………………………………………… $14,203,471

General Fund Disbursements Salaries ……………………………………………………………………………… $6,101,755

Employee Benefits ………………………………………………………………… 2,561,513

Supplies ……………………………………………………………………………… 239,665

Rents and Leases — Buildings and Equipment ………………………………………… 85,650

Utilities ………………………………………………………………………………… 239,575

Professional Services ………………………………………………………………… 271,648

Communications and Publicity ……………………………………………………… 229,713

Maintenance — Buildings and Equipment ………………………………………… 1,008,613

Other Purchased and Contracted Services ………………………………………… 174,173

Library Materials and Information ………………………………………………… 1,616,406

Capital Outlay ………………………………………………………………………… 259,927

Other Disbursements …………………………………………………………………… 51,072

Total General Fund Disbursements ……………………………………………… $12,839,710

Excess of Receipts over Disbursements …………………………………………… $1,363,761

General Fund Transfer Out …………………………………………………………… (250,000)

Beginning Balance at January 1, 2013 ……………………………………………… 969,010

Ending Balance at December 31, 2013 …………………………………………… 2,082,771

Reserve for Encumbrances ………………………………………………………… $696,430

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DeHoff Memorial Branch 216 Hartford Avenue SE

East Canton Branch 224 North Wood Street

Jackson Township Branch 7487 Fulton Drive NW

Lake Community Branch 565 Market Avenue SW

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

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