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This past year was marked by meaningful partnerships, enhanced accessibility, and active community engagement.
“Thank you so much, Collegedale Public Library, for partnering with us with this year’s food drive to fill our food pantry! Many families in our community will enjoy the food in the upcoming months.”
– Brandi Dixon
Collegedale Public Library has upheld its mission to enrich lives and build community by providing a welcoming place to read, know, learn, and grow in FY 2022-2023.
Becoming the director of CPL has been an amazing journey. I am deeply honored to continue to serve this incredible community and am fully dedicated to ensuring its continuous growth and success. Restructuring our staffing and raising salaries have enhanced our competitiveness in the job market and as a result, we have assembled a remarkable team that has boosted program attendance and retained customers. It has been an absolute privilege to serve this remarkable community for 27 years!
– Regina Mullins, Library Director
programs
CPL offers an array of engaging programs tailored for all age groups, ranging from Early Literacy activities to STEM explorations for Kids, Tweens, and Teens, along with captivating Adult and Family events.
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Early Literacy programs
Early Literacy Attendance
“Our little library crew loves Ms Bailey.”
-Nene Flores
A two-day event in October before Halloween, Escape From Neverland transformed the staff, volunteers, and Library into Neverland for the 4th Annual Escape Room. With 44 performances and over 130 attendees, this incredibly popular escape room showcased the community’s love for the Collegedale Public Library.
CPL’s Kid’s Club featured a STEM program combining colorful LEGO elements and Scratch coding to build projects with limitless creative designs.
“Our adult crafts have really taken off this year! Patrons are deeply enjoying our new offerings.”
-Staff Member
STEAM programs
Steam attendance
adult Programs
adult Attendance
Our family events included collaborating with Friends of Collegedale Library for a Cupcake War, and partnering with Collegedale Parks and Recreation for a Christmas celebration.
52 attendees participated in Cupcake Wars with Friends of the Library as judges. Prizes were awarded for different cupcake categories. Another successful family event, Christmas in Collegedale, had over 300 families create Christmas ornaments.
collection & services
Through the State-awarded Matching Technology Grant, CPL received two touchscreen AWE Early Literacy Stations. Each station is preloaded with award-winning AWE content and offers 85+ localized learning activities aligned with STEM/STREAM, covering multiple subjects in a safe, internet-free environment.
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TOP FOUR PICTURE BOOKS checked out
most popular adult books
“Learning seems easier for the kids in the Library. Since we began taking the kids to the Library’s nearly daily activities and then working on their school homework afterwards while there, it has shown undeniable increases in their comprehension of concepts and ideas being taught. The kids are also communicating more effectively with us and their siblings. I don’t know what the magic is or how long it lasts, but we’re all enjoying family time at the Library.”
-Nathan McCoy
Summer reading
“Summer presents an opportunity for families and communities to play an active role in ensuring all children can find their story and enjoy the benefits of Summer Reading.”
–Deimosa Webber-Bey, Scholastic
Last year’s Summer Reading Program (SRP), “All Together Now,” remained in line with our objective of promoting literacy-based activities. To achieve this goal, we incentivized cardholders of all ages to read for 20 minutes a day for 20 days.
Using the theme of “All Together Now” the Library was transformed into a retro 60s look with colorful decorations and tie-dye shirts for staff. Activities included making friendship bracelets, creating care packs, Storytime with a pediatrician, a Kindness to Animals program with a therapy dog, and a playtime session for toddlers focused on sharing.
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Summer Reading Programs
Summer Reading Program Attendance
“All Together Now” saw an outstanding response with over a thousand registrations and a 50% completion rate. SRP participants tracked their progress through an app or a log bookmark. Completers were rewarded with a book, goody bag, and an entry into a drawing for prizes including a Kindle Fire. The Library celebrated the conclusion of SRP with a community wrap-up party.
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Computer Sessions
Wireless Sessions
Summer Reading
Summer Reading…
Readers
- Badges Earned: 11,560
- Days Read: 61
- Completed Activities: 1734
- Total Completions: 578
Community Partners
Collegedale Public Library is operated
by Library Systems & Services, LLC
