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Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Agenda
August 28, 2025
2nd Floor – Boardroom
Regular Meeting - 5:00 PM
Robin Paetzold - President
Claire Matthews-Secretary
Bonnie Boothroy
Joseph Massa
Kelcey Patrick-Ferree
John Raeburn
Cory Schweigel-Skeers
Kalmia Strong
1.Call Meeting to Order.
2. Approval of August 28, 2025 Board Meeting Agenda.
3.Public Discussion.
4.Items to be Discussed.
A.City Manager Presentation on Local Option Sales and Services Tax.
Comment: Board action not required.
B.Discussion of Executive Director Search.
Comment: Board action not required.
C.Library Board of Trustees Annual Report.
Comment: This is a regularly scheduled agenda item. Board action required.
D.Election of Vice President.
Comment: The Nominating Committee will present an officer. Board action required.
E.Procurement of an Integrated Library System.
Comment: Board action required.
F.4th Quarter Annual Financials & Statistics.
Comment: This is a regularly scheduled agenda item. Board action not required.
5. Staff Reports.
A. Interim Director’s Report.
B.Departmental Reports: Children’s Services, Collection Services, IT.
C.Development Report.
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Public Library, at 319-887-6003 or jennifer-royer@icpl.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to
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6. President’s Report.
A.President Appoints to Foundation Board.
7. Announcements from Members.
A.Foundation Updates.
B.Advocacy Updates.
8. Communications.
A.News Articles.
9.Consent Agenda.
A.Approve Minutes of the Library Board of Trustees July 24, 2025 Regular Meeting.
B.Approve Minutes of the Library Board of Trustees August 5, 2025 Nominating Committee
Meeting.
C.Approve Disbursements for FY25 Period 13, End of Year.
D.Approve Disbursements for July, 2025.
10. Set Agenda Order for September Meeting.
11. Adjournment.
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Iowa City Public Library - Board of Trustee Meetings
Agenda Items and Order Schedule
August 28, 2025 September 25, 2025 October 23, 2025
Appoint Vice President & Foundation Board Roles
Library Board of Trustees Annual Report
4th Quarter Annual Financials & Statistics
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
Continuing Education: Intellectual Freedom & Library Values
Budget Discussion
Policy Review: 401 Finance (Admin)
Policy Review: 101 Bylaws (BOT)
Departmental Reports: AS, CAS
Budget Discussion
Review 1st Quarter Financials & Statistics
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
November 20, 2025 December 18, 2025 January 22, 2026
Appoint Committee: Directors
Evaluation
Policy Review: 601 Collection
Development (COL)
Departmental Reports: AS, CAS
Policy Review: 703 Recording and Streaming (AS)
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
6 Month Strategic Plan Update
Review 2nd Quarter Financials & Statistics
Departmental Reports: AS, CAS
February 26, 2026 March 26, 2026 April 23, 2026
Appoint Nominating Committee
Set Calendar for Next Fiscal Year
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
Policy Review: 802 Confidentiality and Privacy (CAS)
Departmental Reports: AS, CAS
President Appoints to Foundation Board
Election of Officers
Board Recognition Discussion
Review 3rd Quarter Financials & Statistics
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
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FY25 Library Board of Trustees Annual Report: Memo
Prepared for the August 28, 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Anne Mangano, Interim Library Director
Attached is an updated draft of your FY25 annual report for City Council. First presented at the July
meeting, we incorporated your revisions and suggestions in this new version. For readability, we
included an edited version as well as a copy that adopts the edits.
For background on this document, the Library Board of Trustees delivers an annual report to the City
Council, an obligation set by City Code (Title 11, section G). This report is sent to the Council along with
statistical and financial information. All City boards and commissions submit a similar report.
Recommendation: Board action is required to approve the annual report.
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FY25 Library Board of Trustees Annual Report
DRAFT
General Responsibilities
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees is a semi-autonomous body of nine people empowered
by state law and city ordinance to act as the governing body of the library.
The Board's specific list of legal responsibilities includes:
•Determine the goals and objectives of the library to plan and carry out library services.
•Determine and adopt written policies to govern all aspects of the operation of the library.
•Prepare an annual budget and have exclusive control of monies appropriated by City Council;
earned income; monies secured through service contracts with Johnson County, University
Heights, Hills, and Lone Tree; monies given to the library through gifts, bequests, grants, or
awards.
•Employ a competent staff to administer its policies and carry out its programs.
The Board is an arm of City Government with members appointed by, and its principal operating
funds approved by, Iowa City Council. The Board seeks, at all times, to work in harmony with City
policies that are not in conflict with its statutory powers.
Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025
1.Crafted and distributed a Board values statement.
2.Evaluated Library Director, Elsworth Carman.
3.Accepted Elsworth Carman’s resignation as Library Director and began the process of hiring a
new Library Director.
4.Appointed Anne Mangano as Interim Library Director.
5.Welcomed and oriented three new Board members.
6.Adopted the FY26 wage resolution.
7.Supported the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature; The Iowa City Book Festival; and One
Book/Two Book children’s book festival.
8.Supported collaboration with other City of Iowa City departments, including Climate Action
and Outreach, Communications, Fire Department, Office of Human Rights, Parks and
Recreation, Police Department, and Senior Center.
9.Elected officers for FY26.
10.Set the FY26 building holiday calendar.
11.Approved library expenditures from the operating budget.
12.Approved the FY26 non-operating budget, which supports a diversity of initiatives, including
the purchase of library materials, hiring a building consultant, hiring a library director, replacing
worn carpeting, supporting staff well-being, and funding Library programming.
13.Supported the Library’s Strategic Plan which represents the Iowa City community and its
needs.
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14.Supported and attended trainings and programs, including ICPL Inservice Day.
15.Advocated for the Library and its services at the Johnson County Legislators’ Reception in
December 2024.
16.Presented on “Effective Governance & Leadership” at the Iowa Library Association’s annual
conference in October 2024.
17.Appointed two trustees to serve on the Friends Foundation board.
18.Reviewed the following policies:
o 102 Policy Making and Policy Review
o 103 Membership in Professional Organizations
o 501 Authority for Administration of Personnel Policies for Library Employees
o 502 General Library Personnel Policies
o 505 Volunteers
o 801 Circulation and Library Card
o 806 Meeting Room and Lobby Use
o 809 Library Use
o 813 Unattended Children
o 814 Copyright
o 817 Alcohol in the Library
GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
•Hire a new library director.
•Examine and revise Library Board policies on a three-year review cycle.
•Welcome new Trustees and support them in learning about ICPL and the work of the Board.
•Continue advocating for library access and intellectual freedom.
•Implement and support the ICPL strategic plan.
•Review and approve a plan for improving building space.
Board Members:
Tom Rocklin, President
Derek Johnk, Vice President
Hannah Shultz, Secretary
Bonnie Boothroy
Joseph Massa
Claire Matthews
Robin Paetzold
John Raeburn
Dan Stevenson
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FY25 Library Board of Trustees Annual Report
DRAFT
General Responsibilities
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees is a semi-autonomous body of nine people empowered
by state law and city ordinance to act as the governing body of the library.
The Board's specific list of legal responsibilities includes:
•Determine the goals and objectives of the library to plan and carry out library services.
•Determine and adopt written policies to govern all aspects of the operation of the library.
•Prepare an annual budget and have exclusive control of monies appropriated by City Council, ;
earned income; monies secured through service contracts with Johnson County, University
Heights, Hills, and Lone Tree; monies given to the library through gifts, bequests, grants, or
awards.
•Employing a competent staff to administer its policies and carry out its programs.
The Board is an arm of City Government with members appointed by, and its principal operating
funds approved by, Iowa City Council. The Board seeks, at all times, to work in harmony with City
policies that are not in conflict with its statutory powers.
Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025
1.Crafted and distributed a Board Values statement.
1.2. Evaluated Library Director, Elsworth Carman.
2.3. Accepted Elsworth Carman’s resignation as Library Director and began the work process
of hiring a new Library Director.
3.4. Appointed Anne Mangano as Interim Library Director.
4.5. Welcomed and oriented three new Board members.
5.6. Adopted the FY26 wage resolution.
7.Supported the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature; The Iowa City Book Festival; and One Book
Book/Two Book children’s book festival.
6.8. Supported collaboration with other City of Iowa City departments, including Climate
Action and Outreach, Communications, Fire Department, Office of Human Rights, Parks and
Recreation, Police Department, and Senior Center.
7.9. Elected officers for FY26.
8.10. Set the FY26 Building building holiday calendar Calendar.
9.11. Approved library expenditures from the operating budget.
10.12. Approved the FY26 non-operating budget, which supporting supports a diversity of
initiatives, including the for purchasingpurchase of library materials, engaging hiring a building
consultant, supporting a CIP to replacereplacing worn carpeting, hiring a library director,
supporting staff well-being, and funding library Library programming.
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11.13. Supported the library’s Library’s Strategic Plan which represents the Iowa City
community and its needs.
12.14. Supported and attended trainings and programs, including ICPL Inservice Day.
13.15. Advocated for the Library and its services at the Johnson County Legislators’ Reception
in December 2024.
14.16. Presented on “Effective Governance & Leadership” at the Iowa Library Association’s
annual conference in October 2024.
15.17. Appointed two trustees to serve on the Friends Foundation board.
16.18. Reviewed the following policies:
o 102 Policy Making and Policy Review
o 103 Membership in Professional Organizations
o 501 Authority for Administration of Personnel Policies for Library Employees
o 502 General Library Personnel Policies
o 505 Volunteers
o 801 Circulation and Library Card
o 806 Meeting Room and Lobby Use
o 809 Library Use
o 813 Unattended Children
o 814 Copyright
o 817 Alcohol in the Library
GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
•Hire a new library director.
•Examine and revise Library Board policies on a three-year review cycle.
•Welcome new Trustees and support them in learning about ICPL and the work of the Board.
•Continue advocating for library access and intellectual freedom.
•Implement and support the ICPL strategic plan.
•Review and approve a plan for improving building space.
Board Members:
Tom Rocklin, President
Derek Johnk, Vice President
Hannah Shultz, Secretary
Bonnie Boothroy
Joseph Massa
Claire Matthews
Robin Paetzold
John Raeburn
Dan Stevenson
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Integrated Library System
Prepared for the August 28, 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Prepared by Brent Palmer, IT Coordinator; Reviewed by Anne Mangano, Interim Library Director
Agenda Item: Resolution authorizing the procurement of an Integrated Library System
Comment: This Resolution authorizes the procurement of an Integrated Library System for the City
of Iowa City Public Library.
A Request for Proposal (RFP#25-103) was issued on April 3, 2025, to evaluate potential vendors who
could provide an Integrated Library System. Six proposals were received. An evaluation committee
consisting of four representatives from the City of Iowa City Public Library evaluated the proposals, and
after careful consideration ByWater Solutions was selected to receive the award.
Executive Summary: On April 3, 2025, the City issued Request for Proposal #25-103 to identify a
vendor capable of providing a modern Integrated Library System (ILS) for the Iowa City Public Library.
Six proposals were received and evaluated by a committee of four library representatives. After a
thorough review process, ByWater Solutions was selected as the recommended vendor for system
implementation and support.
ByWater Solutions will implement Koha, an open-source, web-based ILS known for its flexibility and
scalability, along with Aspen Discovery, a user-friendly discovery interface that integrates with existing
library technologies. The implementation process includes a dedicated test environment to support
staff training and change management, helping ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to
services. This selection supports the Library’s goals of improving service delivery, reducing long-term
costs, and adopting a system that can adapt to future needs.
Background Analysis: The Library’s current Integrated Library System no longer meets the
technological and operational demands of its library services. To address this, the Iowa City Public
Library (ICPL) seeks a modern, flexible, and sustainable solution that aligns with evolving needs. Koha, a
fully web-based, open-source library management system, offers a mature and adaptable platform
used by libraries worldwide. Its scalability and open-source model provide both cost-efficiency and the
ability to support ICPL needs.
To enhance user experience, Aspen Discovery will be implemented alongside Koha, offering an intuitive
interface and advanced search tools while avoiding the high costs of proprietary systems. ByWater
Solutions, a support partner for both platforms, will lead the transition, providing a dedicated test
environment and training to ensure a smooth migration. This investment supports the long -term
sustainability and responsiveness of the City’s library services.
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Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of an
Integrated Library System
Prepared for the August 28, 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Brent Palmer, IT Coordinator
Whereas the City released Request for Proposal (RFP) #25-103 ICPL Integrated Library System to
evaluate potential vendors who could provide Integrated Library Software.
Whereas Request for Proposal #25-103 was released on April 3, 2025, and six proposals were received.
Whereas an evaluation committee consisting of four representatives from the Iowa City Public Library
evaluated the proposals, and ByWater Solutions was selected to receive the award.
Whereas the Iowa City Public Library’s purchasing policy requires City Council to approve purchases over
$150,000; and
Whereas the ICPL expects to expend approximately $234,950.00 over a 5-year period for these services;
and
Whereas Funds for this purchase are available in account #10550800-432060 for implementation costs
and account #10550140-444080 for yearly costs after implementation; and
Whereas approval of this procurement is in the public interest.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Library Board of Trustees of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1.The proposed procurement as described is approved.
2.The Library Director is authorized to sign the agreement with the vendor and take whatever steps
are necessary to effectuate future purchases including any amendments or renewals of said
agreement.
Passed and approved this 28 day of August, 2025.
________________________________________
President
Approved by
Attest: ___________________________ ________________________
Secretary City Attorney's Office
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It was moved by ________________ and seconded by ___________________the Resolution
be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
_____ _____ ________ Massa
_____ _____ ________ Raeburn
_____ _____ ________ Mathews
_____ _____ ________ Paetzold
_____ _____ ________ Boothroy
_____ _____ ________ Patrick-Ferree
_____ _____ ________ Schweigel-Skeers
_____ _____ ________ Strong
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Library Expenditures Q4, FY25 Update
Prepared for the August 28, 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Anne Mangano, Interim Library Director
In fiscal year 2025, we spent 99% of our allocated budget. While we are right on the nose with our
expenditures for this year, there are a few issues to address in our upcoming FY27 budget request to
the City that are apparent in our FY25 expenditures, especially those exceeding their allocations.
1.Our budget is not keeping pace with increasing costs of critical supplies.
We overspent our overall supply budget by $20,060. Almost half of the overage was from
minor equipment purchased in FY24 and not billed until after July 1st, making it an unplanned
FY25 purchase. But the other half was from cleaning supplies and computer purchases.
There was no one bill that led to overspending our cleaning supplies by $5,362. This line covers
essential facility supplies from cleanser to paper towels, toilet paper to tissues. We purchase
what we need to keep the building safe, comfortable, and clean. It just costs more to do so.
The Consumer Price Index for cleaning supplies and paper products increased 51% since May
of 2019. In response, the Sanitation and Industrial Supply line should be funded to
accommodate the overage in expenditures as well as continued inflation.
The Miscellaneous Computer Hardware Line was also overspent. While we budgeted for the
replacement of staff workstations, unexpected replacements for equipment in the Digital
Media Lab and for a screen used as lobby digital signage put us over the line. As our
dependency on hardware is phasing out, we have steadily decreased this line over the last few
budget cycles. In the coming years, we should keep the line fully funded to address continued
equipment needs.
2.Our building and bookmobile are aging, and it costs more to maintain them.
While our overall services budget hit the mark at 100%, there are a couple of funding lines
listed in the expenditure chart below that indicate current and upcoming expenditure issues.
Our building celebrated its grand opening 21 years ago and boasted new furniture, new HVAC
units, new ductwork, new electrical, and new plumbing. These are not so new anymore and
show wear and tear. Let’s take the HVAC system. This year, we overspent funds allocated to
Heating & Cooling Repair & Maintenance and Other Building Repair & Maintenance to
address various HVAC system issues. Air conditioning units froze up, resulting in repairs. As a
result of repair issues, we replaced a rooftop unit, leading to almost $40,000. We have seven
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other rooftop units the same age that require replacements in the coming years. We are
drafting a Capital Improvement Budget request for next year to ensure the operating budget is
spared in this expense. In addition to HVAC expenses, we also had several major plumbing
projects, from cracked pipes to sewer leaks, resulting in $23,500 of expenses.
Our bookmobile is also gaining years. First introduced in 2017, the bookmobile is approaching
a decade of service. From the generator to air conditioning to the heating system, we
addressed several issues with the bookmobile this year on top of regular vehicle maintenance.
The City budgets a chargeback line for the repair and maintenance of the bookmobile and we
have exceeded the budget multiple years in a row, which eats into our other operating lines. In
FY27, we will request the City fully fund this line as further maintenance issues will occur.
These maintenance lines need to be protected year-to-year and increased to account for
inflation to address the repair and replacement of older equipment from elevators to air
conditioning to plumbing.
FY25 Expenditures
As in previous financial reports, I included descriptions of spending associated with budget lines that
either exceed 110% or fall below 85% of their allocation, provided these lines have a revised budget
or expenditures of $15,000 or more. Some lines may fall above or below these percentages but
represent smaller fund allocations and are therefore excluded. Additionally, lines with spending over
200%, regardless of value, will be addressed.
The Library Materials budget lines are excluded, as they are intentionally grouped into a single
category but are spent across 16 distinct lines. Similarly, personnel lines are excluded, as they are
managed separately from general expense lines.
A shaded row indicates that the % used value and note are unchanged since the FY25 Quarter 3
Update (available at
https://www.icpl.org/sites/default/files/board_packets/LBOT%20packet%204.24.2025.pdf).
Type Revised
Budget
Final
Expendit
ures
Available
Budget
% Used Notes
Services
432060:
Consultant
Services
$23,500 $12,960 $10,540 55% Mainly used for cybersecurity
consulting, review of security
plan and subsequent
tabletop exercises did not
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cost what was originally
planned.
432080: Other
Professional
Services
$15,800 $17,555 ($1,755) 111% This line covers background
checks for new employees
and volunteers, Inservice Day
presenters, library program
presenters, and language
line. Costs of professional
services are increasing.
435010: Data
Processing
$21,100 $28,691 ($7,591)136%This line covers access to
catalog data we receive from
vendors, particularly the
global source of catalog
records: OCLC. The overages
in this line were related to
new record data not
displaying correctly in the
catalog. To fix the issue, we
needed to pay a fee to the
vendor. While this was a
one-time, unexpected
expense, other department
lines in Collection Services,
such as supplies and library
material services were
underspent to compensate
for the difference.
438070:
Heating
Fuel/Gas
$33,000 $24,706 $8,294 75%Electricity and heating
fuel/gas fluctuate from year
to year depending on the
cost of fuel and the weather.
442010: Other
Building
Repair and
Maintenance
(R&M)
Services
$68,000 $98,194 ($30,194)144%Replacement of a rooftop
HVAC unit, cracked
plumbing, and sewer leaks
led to overspending this line.
This budget line’s
expenditure fluctuates yearly
depending on what
maintenance is needed for
the building. Last year, in
response to underspending
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the line, there was a
reduction in the allocation in
FY26. We need to protect
this line in future budget
years; the building is 21
years old and will require
attention.
442030:
Heating &
Cooling
Repair and
Maintenance
(R&M)
Services
$36,000 $49,598 ($13,598)138%The HVAC system required
several repairs this year,
including air conditioning
units freezing up and a
boiler pump replacement.
444100:
Hardware
Repair and
Maintenance
(R&M)
Services
$15,000 $6,298 $8,702 42%IT expenses. Our continued
move to cloud-based
software lessens the need for
hardware repair and
maintenance services.
445270:
Library
Material
Repair and
Maintenance
(R&M) Service
$22,000 $18,436 $3,563 84%Between print material
purchasing decreasing in
FY25 and our major book
vendor unable to fill requests
with processing, we did not
fully spend this line that
covers vendor processing
fees and supplies. This line
covered some of the
overages in our data
processing line.
446380:
Vehicle R&M
Chargeback
$4,100 $8,790 ($4,690) 214% Routine service and repairs
on the bookmobile led to
overspending this line.
Overages in this line are an
annual issue as the
bookmobile ages and
requires more maintenance.
Supplies
452040:
Sanitation &
$27,500 32,862 ($5,362) 119% This line covers necessary
supplies, including toilet
paper, paper towels, tissues,
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Industrial
Supplies
cleansers, garbage bags, etc.
Overages in this line account
for increases in costs.
455120:
Miscellaneous
Computer
Hardware
$24,000 $31,243 ($7,243)130%Major costs charged to this
line include replacement of
staff computer workstations,
a new screen for the lobby
display, and DML equipment
maintenance.
469190: Minor
Equipment
$700 $10,189 ($9,489) 1456% Expenditures in this line were
meant for FY24 but not
billed until FY25.
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Type Revised Budget YTD Expenditures Available Budget % Used
Library Materials 732,000 727,525 4,475 99%
477020 Books (Cat/Cir)725,000 220,163 504,837
477030 Books (Outreach)- 2,494 (2,494)
477070 eBooks - 121,872 (121,872)
477100 Audio (Compact Disc)- 630 (630)
477110 Audio (Digital)- 127,168 (127,168)
477120 Audio (Read-Along)- 13,478 (13,478)
477160 Video (DVD)- 25,943 (25,943)
477190 Circulating Equipment - 169 (169)
477200 Toys/Kits - 1,790 (1,790)
477220 Video Games - 6,283 (6,283)
477250 Streaming Media/PPU - 77,851 (77,851)
477290 Microfilm - 5,523 (5,523)
477320 Serials (Digital)- 11,165 (11,165)
477330 Serial (Print)- 15,691 (15,691)
477350 Online Reference - 90,576 (90,576)
477380 Library-RFI Tags 7,000 6,729 271
Other Financing Uses 62,400 62,400 - 100%
490160 Misc Transfers Out 62,400 62,400 -
Personnel 5,728,500 5,604,522 123,978 98%
411000 Perm Full Time 2,973,300 3,007,481 (34,181)
412000 Perm Part Time 462,300 421,187 41,113
413000 Temporary Employees 650,500 609,946 40,554
414100 Overtime Wages 69,500 78,538 (9,038)
414300 Term-Vacation Pay - 19,900 (19,900)
414500 Longevity Pay 18,900 20,410 (1,510)
421100 Health Insurance 804,400 726,932 77,468
421200 Dental Insurance 15,800 14,929 871
421300 Life Insurance 6,700 6,896 (196)
421400 Disability Insurance 11,000 10,670 330
421500 Unemployment Compensation 3,000 - 3,000
422100 FICA 318,800 307,832 10,968
423100 IPERS 394,300 379,801 14,499
Services 751,800 750,310 1,490 100%
432030 Financial Services & Charges 1,300 3,213 (1,913) 247%
432060 Consultant Services 23,500 12,960 10,540 55%
432080 Other Professional Services 15,800 17,555 (1,755) 111%
435010 Data Processing 21,100 28,691 (7,591) 136%
435055 Mail & Delivery 48,000 49,916 (1,916) 104%
435059 Advertising 6,200 8,613 (2,413) 139%
436030 Transportation 5,000 3,152 1,848 63%
436050 Registration 5,000 8,388 (3,388) 168%
436060 Lodging 5,000 4,795 205 96%
436080 Meals 1,000 811 189 81%
438030 Electricity 125,000 106,558 18,442 85%
438050 Landfill Use - 58 (58) 5775%
438070 Heating Fuel/Gas 33,000 24,706 8,294 75%
438100 Refuse Collection Charges 200 - 200 0%
438130 Cell Phone/Data Services 3,500 2,836 664 81%
438140 Internet Fees 10,000 7,083 2,917 71%
442010 Other Building R&M Services 68,000 98,194 (30,194) 144%
442020 Structure R&M Services 7,800 7,241 559 93%
442030 Heating & Cooling R&M Services 36,000 49,598 (13,598) 138%
442050 Furnishing R&M Services 4,000 1,700 2,300 43%
442060 Electrical & Plumbing R&M Srvc 2,700 1,285 1,415 48%
443020 Office Equipment R&M Services 2,100 2,672 (572) 127%
443050 Radio Equipment R&M Services 600 572 28 95%
444080 Software R&M Services 145,400 141,572 3,828 97%
444100 Hardware R&M Services 15,000 6,298 8,702 42%
Library Expenditures: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Operating Budget: Accounts 10550110 to 10550220
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445030 Nursery Srvc-Lawn & Plant Care 900 780 120 87%
445140 Outside Printing 42,500 41,496 1,004 98%
445250 Inter-Library Loans 5,900 5,833 67 99%
445270 Library Material R&M Services 22,000 18,436 3,564 84%
445330 Other Waste Disposal 2,600 2,431 169 94%
446190 ITS-Software SAAS Chgbk 4,300 - 4,300 0%
446300 Phone Equipment/Line Chgbk 24,700 24,445 255 99%
446350 City Vehicle Replacement Chgbk 22,800 21,860 940 96%
446360 City Vehicle Rental Chargeback 5,100 6,407 (1,307) 126%
446370 Fuel Chargeback 3,600 2,262 1,338 63%
446380 Vehicle R&M Chargeback 4,100 8,790 (4,690) 214%
448030 Community Events Funding 1,000 318 682 32%
449055 Permitting Fees 600 - 600 0%
449060 Dues & Memberships 12,500 11,827 673 95%
449090 Land & Building Rental 500 - 500 0%
449120 Equipment Rental 2,700 1,340 1,360 50%
449160 Other Rentals 5,500 6,921 (1,421) 126%
449260 Parking 1,300 849 451 65%
449280 Misc Services & Charges 4,000 7,849 (3,849) 196%
Supplies 109,400 129,460 (20,060) 118%
452010 Office Supplies 9,400 6,932 2,468 74%
452040 Sanitation & Indust Supplies 27,500 32,862 (5,362) 119%
454020 Subscriptions 600 1,182 (582) 197%
455110 Software 2,000 2,786 (786) 139%
455120 Misc Computer Hardware 24,000 31,243 (7,243) 130%
463040 Water/Sewer Chemicals 2,000 1,023 977 51%
463100 Ice Control Chemicals 300 - 300 0%
465020 Gasoline - 106 (106) 0%
466070 Other Maintenance Supplies 4,500 6,078 (1,578) 135%
469110 Misc Processing Supplies 18,000 15,680 2,320 87%
469190 Minor Equipment 700 10,189 (9,489) 1456%
469210 First Aid/Safety Supplies 400 192 208 48%
469320 Miscellaneous Supplies 14,700 14,703 (3) 100%
469360 Food and Beverages 5,300 6,322 (1,022) 119%
469370 Paper Products - 163 (163) 16266%
Grand Total 7,384,100 7,274,217 109,883 99%
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Type Revised Budget YTD Revenues Available Budget % Used
Intergovernmental (646,600) (719,351) 72,751 111%
334160 C&I Prop Tax Rollback Reimb (10,400) (10,402) 2
336110 Johnson County (536,300) (605,739) 69,439
336140 University Heights (62,900) (62,898) (2)
336190 Other Local Governments (37,000) (40,313) 3,313
Miscellaneous Revenues (25,751) (29,933) 4,182 116%
361310 Library Fines (1,000) (473) (527)
369100 Reimb of Expenses (17,600) (15,533) (2,067)
369200 Reimbursement of Damages (7,000) (13,583) 6,583
369300 Cashier Overages (1) (8) 7
369900 Miscellaneous Other Income (150) (336) 186
Other Financing Uses (500) (13) (487) 3%
392300 Sale of Equipment (500) (13) (487)
Use of Money & Property (25,300) (27,728) 2,428 110%
382200 Building/Room Rental (24,000) (26,000) 2,000
384200 Vending Machine Commission (1,300) (1,719) 419
384900 Other Commissions - (9) 9
Grand Total (698,151) (777,025) 78,874 111%
Library Receipts: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Operating Budget: Accounts 10550110 to 10550220
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Budget Request Stages Comments
Division
Finance
Adopted
Revised Budget
Actual
Organization Codes Type Comments
Operating Budget
10550110 Administrative Department This department coordinator is Jen Royer.
10550121 Facilities Services Department: Public This department coordinator is Brad Gehrke.
10550122 Facilities Services Department: CommercialThis department coordinator is Brad Gehrke.
10550130 Development Department This department coordinator is Katie Roche.
10550140 IT Department This department coordinator is Brent Palmer.
10550150 Library Public Service
Wages for staff who work in Adult, Children, and Community &
Access Services are paid from this org. Jason Paulios, Angie
Pilkington, and Sam Helmick are the department coordinators.
10550151 Adult Services Department This department coordinator is Jason Paulios.
10550152 Children's Services Department This department coordinator is Angie Pilkington.
10550159 Community & Access Services Department (CAS)This department coordinator is Sam Helmick.
10550160 Collection Services Department This department coordinator is Anne Mangano.
10550210 Children's Library Materials This department coordinator is Anne Mangano.
10550220 Adult Library Materials This department coordinator is Anne Mangano.
Non-Operating Budget (NOBU)
10550310 Library Board Administration Board controlled funds.
10550320 Library Board Enterprise Board controlled funds.
10550330 Library Damage and Losses Board controlled funds.
10550340 Reciprocal Borrowing/Open Access Board controlled funds.
10550350 Enrich Iowa Board controlled funds.
10550360 Miscellaneous Grants Board controlled funds.
10550410 Reimbursables Board controlled funds.
10550420 Designated Gifts Board controlled funds.
10550430 Undesignated Gifts Board controlled funds.
10550440 Processing Account Board controlled funds.
10550510 Gifts: Children's Materials Board controlled funds.
10550520 Gifts: Adult Materials Board controlled funds.
10550600 Development Office (Foundation)Board controlled funds.
10550800 Library Replacement Reserve Board controlled funds.
Appendix: Chart of Accounts
This is the 3rd step in the budget request process and shows what City Council approved and what City
departments may spend from.
The amount that was spent from any given budget line.
The final budget that was approved by City Council with any revisions.
This is the City of Iowa City departmental budget request line. On library reports it shows what library
staff requested; this is the initial budget request.
After the division request has been made, Finance reviews and makes changes to the request and
delivers to City Council.This is the 2nd step in the budget request.
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Revenue Object Codes Type Comments
Intergovernmental Object Codes
334160 C&I Prop Tax Rollback Reimb
This stands for commercial and industrial property tax rollback
reimbursement.
336110 Johnson County
Johnson County has contracted library services for rural
Johnson County residents, this is where the funds are
deposited.
336140 University Heights
University Heights has contracted Iowa City and Coralville
library services, this is where the Iowa City funds are
deposited.
336190 Other Local Governments
Hills & Lone Tree have contracted library services with Iowa
City Public Library, this is where the funds are deposited.
Miscellaneous Revenue Object Codes
361310 Library Fines
ICPL went fine free July 1, 2022. Existing fines prior to that
date were not retroactive and get deposited here.
369100 Reimbursement of Expenses
This line includes gas and electric reimbursement from the
rental unit, staff reimbursements to the library, and
reimbursements from other libraries for services such as
Digital Johnson County.
369200 Reimbursement of Damages
Library materials that were lost and then billed get deposited
here.
369300 Cashier Overages
This is where discrepancies in library deposits are accounted
for.
369900 Miscellaneous Other Income
Per the contract, permanent staff who get called for jury duty
are required to return their payments because they are being
paid by the City of Iowa City. Those funds get deposited here.
Other Financing Sources Object Codes
392300 Sale of Equipment
End of life Library equipment is sold on GovDeals and the
funds are deposited here.
Use of Money & Property Object Codes
382200 Building/Room Rental The rental unit lease payments get deposited here.
384200 Vending Machine Commission
Proceeds from the library's vending machines are deposited
here.
384900 Other Commissions
Sales from sanitary supplies in the restrooms are deposited
here.
Expenditure Codes Type Comments
Library Material Object Codes
477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
This line includes all physical printed books purchased for the
collection, including adult, young adult, and children's titles.
477030 Books (Outreach)
Items purchased for our outreach collections at community
sites, such as the Neighborhood Centers and Johnson County
Jail.
477070 eBooks
Digital publications of printed texts purchased through vendors
such as OverDrive. These are mostly purchased in a licensed
format, requiring repurchase subject to the publisher's terms.
477100 Audio (Compact Disc)Audio recordings of music on compact disc.
477110 Audio (Digital)
Digital publications of audio recordings of books purchased
through vendors such as OverDrive. These are mostly
purchased in a licensed format, requiring repurchase subject to
the publisher's terms.
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477120 Audio (Read-Along)
This line covers physical books with an attached digital
speaker that reads the text on the page. Collection includes
picture books and chapter books in the children's room.
477150 Art Reproductions
Covers all purchases for our Art-to-Go collection, framed art
pieces available to the public to borrow. This line includes any
purchases made through our Art Purchase Prize competition,
an annual event to select pieces from artists living or working
in the Johnson County area for our collection.
477160 Video (DVD)
Disc versions of movies, television, documentaries, and other
films. Includes titles on DVD and Blu-ray.
477190 Circulating Equipment Covers our small collection of circulating video players.
477200 Toys/Kits
This line includes all toys and activity kits available for the
public to borrow.
477220 Video Games
Physical video games on discs and cartridges for a variety of
consoles.
477250 Streaming Media/PPU
This line covers all purchases made for digital collections that
charge a "pay per use" fee, such as Kanopy and hoopla. This
model allows a vendor to offer a full catalog of titles and
charge for only what is borrowed by library users.
477290 Microfilm
Covers physical reproductions of local newspapers on film for
long-term use and preservation. Not all content of local
newspapers are available digitally due to licensing restrictions.
477320 Serials (Digital)
This line covers digital versions of magazines available
through vendors such as OverDrive.
477330 Serial (Print)
This line covers physical versions of magazines and
newspapers. The public may borrow most magazines from the
library, while newspaper issues are available to use inside the
library.
477350 Online Reference
Covers the costs of subscriptions to our digital collection of
research databases, learning software, consumer and
investment information, and newspapers.
477380 Library-RFI Tags
Purchases RFID tags, a radio-frequency idenfication tag
affixed to each physical item to simplify and quicken borrowing
and return process, allow for ease of identifying items, and
provide security of the collection.
Other Financing Uses Object Codes
490160 Misc Transfers Out
Annually a portion of the library budget is transferred to a
library equipment replacement fund. This fund carries a
balance from one year to the next and can be used to make
replacements in the library.
Personnel Object Codes
411000 Perm Full Time Wages for permanent full time staff.
412000 Perm Part Time Wages for permanent part time staff.
413000 Temporary Employees Wages for hourly employees (all are part time).
414100 Overtime Wages
Wages for permanent staff when they are paid overtime.
(Example-Working Sundays or over 40 hours per week).
414300 Term-Vacation Pay
Wages for permanent staff who resigned and were
compensated for unused vacation hours (up to 192 hours).
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414500 Longevity Pay
Permanent staff who have worked at least five years earn
extra compensation for their years of service. These payments
are made once a year in the last pay cycle of November
annually.
421100 Health Insurance Health Insurance benefits for permanent staff.
421200 Dental Insurance Dental insurance benefits for permanent staff.
421300 Life Insurance Life insurance benefits for permanent staff.
421400 Disability Insurance Disability insurance benefits for permanent staff.
421500 Unemployment Compensation Unemployment compensation for staff terminations.
422100 FICA Federal Insurance Contributions Act contributions for all staff.
423100 IPERS
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System contributions for all
staff.
Service Object Codes
432030 Financial Services & Charges This is used for credit card fees from patron payments.
432060 Consultant Services
Consultants to the library are paid from this line. Examples are
cybersecurity and strategic planning.
432080 Other Professional Services
Used for background checks, program performers, and
interpreters.
435010 Data Processing
Data processing covers essential software tools for developing
and maintaining the libary's collection. It covers the costs for
cataloging services and collection development support, tools
that improve accessibility in our catalog, reduce staff time, and
increase selection and cataloging efficiency. The largest
expense is OCLC cataloging services, which provides nearly
all of our catalog records at ICPL from individual to batched
record services.
435055 Mail & Delivery
This covers the cost of postage for library mail such as the At
Home program, inter-library loans, account notices, one issue
of The Window, etc.
435059 Advertising
This line covers advertisements for the library. Examples of
this include promotion of library services in Little Village
magazine and job postings on the ALA website.
436030 Transportation
Staff transportation for conferences or continuing education
pursuits are paid from this line. Examples include mileage
reimbursement and flights.
436050 Registration
Used for staff conference registration fees associated with
conferences or continuing education pursuits.
436060 Lodging
Hotels for staff attending conferences for continuing education
are paid from this line.
436080 Meals
Meals for staff attending conferences for continuing education
are paid from this line.
438030 Electricity
Used for paying electrical utilities at the library and rental unit.
(The rental unit reimburses their portion)
438070 Heating Fuel/Gas
Used for paying gas utilities at the library and rental unit.(The
rental unit reimburses their portion)
438130 Cell Phone/Data Services
This line is used for staff cell phones including the IT and
Maintenance on call cell phones.
438140 Internet Fees
The internet fees line is used for internet services for staff and
patrons in the building and on the Bookmobile.
442010 Other Building R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line is used for
bed bug inspections, window cleaning, annual inspections, etc.
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442020 Structure R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line is mainly
used for elevator repairs.
442030 Heating & Cooling R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line is used for
HVAC repairs.
442050 Furnishing R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line is used for
reupholstering furniture.
442060 Electrical & Plumbing R&M Srvc
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line has been
used for replacing light fixtures, installing the wiring for the
television in the Boardroom, repairing leaking pipes, installing
outlets, etc.
443020 Office Equipment R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line covers fees
related to copy machines.
443050 Radio Equipment R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. The library pays for
emergency radio services with the City of Iowa City.
444080 Software R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line is used for
ongoing service subsriptions and cloud platforms including
Microsoft Cloud, Sierra, and Overdrive.
444100 Hardware R&M Services
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line is used for
physical electronic device repair such as the RFID gates,
control room audio-visual equipment and uninterrupted power
supply units in the library.
445030 Nursery Srvc-Lawn & Plant Care
This budget line is used to pay a horticulturist to care for plants
inside the library.
445140 Outside Printing
Used for printing services for bulk printings. Examples include
mailers, informational brochures, library forms, tshirts, etc.
445250 Inter-Library Loans
This line pays for lost inter-library loans and access to
Worldshare ILL which is the platform to request and share
inter-library loans with other libraries.
445270 Library Material R&M Services
Covers vendor automated options for processing library books
and other media for public use, including jacketing and
labeling. These services maintain the quailty of highly used
materials, ensuring collection items are used to the highest
capacity before replacement. Labeling includes call numbers
that assist staff and patrons in locating materials.
445330 Other Waste Disposal This line is used for refuse and recycling services.
446300 Phone Equipment/Line Chgbk
A chargeback is the library paying for services from another
department of the City of Iowa City. The library uses the same
phones as the City of Iowa City and we regularly reimburse
them for those services.
446320 Mail Chargeback
A chargeback is the library paying for services from another
department of the City of Iowa City. This line is used very
rarely but could be used if the library needed to access the City
of Iowa City's mail machine.
446350 City Vehicle Replacement Chgbk
A chargeback is the library paying for services from another
department of the City of Iowa City. This is a fund that the
library routinely pays into for future vehicle replacements.
446360 City Vehicle Rental Chargeback
A chargeback is the library paying for services from another
department of the City of Iowa City. The City of Iowa City has a
fleet of vehicles that Library staff can check out for local travel
when the library vehicles are unavailable.
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446370 Fuel Chargeback
A chargeback is the library paying for services from another
department of the City of Iowa City. This line is used to pay for
fuel from Transportation at the City of Iowa City. The library
has two vans and a Bookmobile.
446380 Vehicle R&M Chargeback
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. A chargeback is the
library paying for services from another department of the City
of Iowa City. This line is used to pay for vehicle maintenance
from Transportation at the City of Iowa City. The library has
two vans and a Bookmobile.
448030 Community Events Funding
Community Events Funding is used for registration fees at
events such as the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade &
Latino Fest.
449060 Dues & Memberships
Used for staff and trustee memberships to organizations such
as Iowa Library Association, American Library Association,
Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services, etc.
449120 Equipment Rental Equipment rentals is used for the mail machine lease.
449160 Other Rentals
Other rentals is used for items such as sanitary supplies like
rags, mops, and floor mats.
449260 Parking
This line is used for volunteer parking reimbursement and staff
parking at conferences. The Ride & Read program was
previously paid from this line before Transit offered free fare.
449280 Misc Services & Charges
Miscellaneous services covers a wide assortment of
purchases such as reimbursing library patrons who found
library materials that had been lost, sign language interpreters
for events, staff and trustee headshots, performance rights,
etc.
Supply Object Codes
452010 Office Supplies
Used for office supplies such as copy paper, pens, tape,
notebooks, markers, etc.
452040 Sanitation & Indust Supplies
Used for maintenance supplies such as soap, paper towels,
cleaning supplies, etc.
454020 Subscriptions
Subscriptions is used to pay for non-library material
subscriptions such as Book Page magazine which is available
for free in the library lobby.
455110 Software
Software is increasingly switching to cloud based models.
Most softwares the library pays for come from the Software
R&M line. An example of a software that is still used is Adobe
Acrobat.
455120 Misc Computer Hardware
Miscellaneous computer hardware encompasses items such
as laptops, monitors, the hearing loop, cables, etc.
463040 Water/Sewer Chemicals
Water/Sewer chemicals is used for purchases such as water
treatment and salt softener supplies.
463100 Ice Control Chemicals
This line is used for purchasing salt for the sidewalks. This is
typically purchased in bulk every other year.
466070 Other Maintenance Supplies
Other maintenance supplies is used for purchases such as
lightbulbs, batteries, and paint.
467020 Equipment R&M Supplies
R&M stands for repair and maintenance. This line is used to
pay for any repairs to equipment.
469110 Misc Processing Supplies
Includes the purchase of book jackets, barcodes, cases,
labels, book tape, etc. for materials processed in-house. Also
includes cover art for audio-visual materials.
469190 Minor Equipment
Minor equipment has been used for lower cost items used to
maintain the library such as vacuums.
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469210 First Aid/Safety Supplies
Used for basic first aid supplies to be used by patrons and
staff. Examples include bandaids, ice packs, gloves, ointment,
gauze, etc.
469320 Miscellaneous Supplies
Miscellaneous supplies cover a wide assortment of purchases
such as library program supplies, mail supplies, display and
storage supplies, some designated gifts, etc.
469360 Food and Beverages
This covers the cost of food and beverages for things such as
Inservice Day, staff appreciation day, and library programming.
477380 Library RFID Tags
RFID tags are programmed with identification and security
information and then attached to library materials. The use of
RFID tags reduces staff time needed to perform routine
circulation functions, and is an effective inventory and theft
detection tool.
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FY25 Circulation by Area & Agency
1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q 9 MO 4TH Q YTD LYTD % CHG
Iowa City
General Iowa City 168,360 149,455 317,815 154,141 471,956 151,819 623,775 647,979 -3.7%
Downloads + Streaming 82,441 86,351 168,792 93,412 262,204 94,787 356,991 309,699 15.3%
Temporary 129 129 258 138 396 100 496 461 7.6%
Public schools 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Private schools 0 293 293 82 375 149 524 833 -37.1%
Preschool/Daycare 970 1,446 2,416 1,141 3,557 1,128 4,685 2,692 74.0%
Non-profit organizations 173 287 460 159 619 178 797 840 -5.1%
Business 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
City departments 22 21 43 12 55 11 66 50 32.0%
State/Federal agencies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
University of Iowa departments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
At Home 892 880 1,772 756 2,528 801 3,329 4,922 -32.4%
Interlibrary loan 540 540 1,080 606 1,686 529 2,215 1,793 23.5%
Deposit collections/Nursing Homes 534 927 1,461 506 1,967 394 2,361 3,297 -28.4%
Jail patrons 761 727 1,488 1,092 2,580 943 3,523 3,592 -1.9%
Total Iowa City 254,822 241,056 495,878 252,045 747,923 250,839 998,762 976,158 2.32%
Local Contracts
Johnson County
General 15,623 13,438 29,061 13,831 42,892 13,735 56,627 60,196 -5.9%
Downloads 8,417 8,307 16,724 8,818 25,542 8,924 34,466 33,274 3.6%
Preschool/Daycare 0 86 86 0 86 0 86 0 0.0%
At Home 78 0 78 74 152 44 196 228 -14.0%
Total Johnson County 24,118 21,831 45,949 22,723 68,672 22,703 91,375 93,698 -2.5%
Hills
General 404 623 1,027 510 1,537 630 2,167 1,990 8.9%
Downloads 198 195 393 250 643 240 883 611 44.5%
At Home 110 0 110 0 110 0 110 131 -16.0%
Total Hills 712 818 1,530 760 2,290 870 3,160 2,732 15.7%
Lone Tree
General 602 530 1,132 524 1,656 590 2,246 2,987 -24.8%
Downloads 185 131 316 169 485 134 619 749 -17.4%
At Home 15 6 21 9 30 12 42 0 0.0%
Total Lone Tree 802 667 1,469 702 2,171 736 2,907 3,736 -22.2%
University Heights
General 3,000 2,824 5,824 3,246 9,070 3,032 12,102 11,969 1.1%
Downloads 1,693 1,677 3,370 1,970 5,340 1,870 7,210 6,620 8.9%
At Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Total University Heights 4,693 4,501 9,194 5,216 14,410 4,902 19,312 18,589 3.9%
Total Local Contracts 30,325 27,817 58,142 29,401 87,543 29,211 116,754 118,755 -1.7%
10,115 8,794 18,909 9,632 28,541 9,181 37,722 40,726 -7.4%
6,692 5,584 12,276 5,484 17,760 5,875 23,635 26,574 -11.1%
676 568 1,244 640 1,884 663 2,547 3,321 -23.3%
738 575 1,313 581 1,894 655 2,549 3,034 -16.0%
65 51 116 52 168 36 204 248 -17.7%
1,558 1,403 2,961 1,588 4,549 1,478 6,027 6,502 -7.3%
25 8 33 4 37 6 43 55 -21.8%
State Contract
Reciprocal/Open Access
Johnson County Libraries
Coralville
North Liberty
Oxford
Solon
Swisher
Tiffin
AIM Downloads (None from North Liberty or Coralville)
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FY25 Circulation by Area & Agency 1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q 9 MO 4TH Q YTD LYTD % CHG
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 -100.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 8 -75.0%
0 33 33 0 33 0 33 12 175.0%
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 -100.0%
43 35 78 0 78 4 82 213 -61.5%
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 -100.0%
17 14 31 0 31 31 62 16 287.5%
18 0 18 0 18 0 18 59 -69.5%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
8 0 8 0 8 0 8 2 300.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 -100.0%
0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0.0%
14 4 18 43 61 75 136 280 -51.4%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 -50.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
4 271 275 3 278 0 278 73 280.8%
970 643 1,613 972 2,585 1,144 3,729 4,790 -22.2%
16 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 0.0%
0 1 1 0 1 5 6 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
12 11 23 0 23 0 23 21 9.5%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
3 0 3 9 12 0 12 193 -93.8%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 -100.0%
11 3 14 0 14 5 19 31 -38.7%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
34 28 62 32 94 41 135 138 -2.2%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
215 302 517 338 855 334 1,189 1,487 -20.0%
25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
84 301 385 197 582 32 614 119 416.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
24 68 92 173 265 99 364 28 1200.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 -100.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 5 5 35 40 5 700.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
1 0 1 0 1 0 1 20 -95.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 -100.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
85 97 182 85 267 137 404 551 -26.7%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
7 8 15 15 30 2 32 106 -69.8%
253 254 507 139 646 221 867 774 12.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
0 2 2 0 2 0 2 9 -77.8%
4 0 4 1 5 0 5 4 25.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
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Conesville
Cornell College
Council Bluffs
Crawfordsville
Dallas Center
Davenport
Decorah
Denison
Des Moines
Dewitt
Donnelson
Drake Community Library
Dubuque
Dunkerton
Dyersville
Earlham
Eldon
Elkader
Ely
Estherville
Fairfax
Fairfield
Fayette
Fort Dodge
Fort Madison
Gilman
Glenwood
Grandview
Grimes
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FY25 Circulation by Area & Agency 1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q 9 MO 4TH Q YTD LYTD % CHG
Grinnell 41 6 47 36 83 21 104 331 -68.6%
Gundry Center 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0.0%
Guthrie Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Hedrick 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Hiawatha 93 16 109 19 128 95 223 258 -13.6%
Independence 3 4 7 7 14 0 14 24 -41.7%
Indianola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Iowa Falls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 -100.0%
Johnston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Kalona 591 391 982 372 1,354 474 1,828 2,316 -21.1%
Keokuk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Keosauqua 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Keota 8 0 8 0 8 27 35 5 600.0%
La Porte City 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0%
LeClaire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Letts 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0.0%
Lisbon 239 94 333 65 398 121 519 555 -6.5%
Lowden 86 141 227 94 321 33 354 171 107.0%
Manchester 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 -100.0%
Manly 2 3 5 0 5 0 5 48 -89.6%
Maquoketa 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Marengo 295 160 455 185 640 222 862 1,479 -41.7%
Marion 147 116 263 143 406 148 554 433 27.9%
Marshalltown 2 10 12 3 15 16 31 9 244.4%
Martelle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78 -100.0%
Mason City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Mechanicsville 39 92 131 61 192 49 241 132 82.6%
Mediapolis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Milford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Montezuma 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100.0%
Monticello 0 0 0 4 4 0 4 8 -50.0%
Montrose 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Mount Ayr 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 7 -85.7%
Morning Sun 1 2 3 0 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Mount Pleasant 23 22 45 35 80 16 96 172 -44.2%
Muscatine 62 33 95 32 127 24 151 294 -48.6%
Nevada 1 2 3 1 4 0 4 6 -33.3%
New London 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Newton 0 6 6 0 6 0 6 0 0.0%
North English 128 60 188 48 236 112 348 243 43.2%
Norway 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Odebolt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Oelwein 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Olwin 0 17 17 0 17 68 85 51 66.7%
Osceola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Oskaloosa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 -100.0%
Ottumwa 0 1 1 1 2 0 2 21 -90.5%
Oxford Junction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Parnell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Pella 0 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Pleasant Hill 0 0 0 4 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Polk City 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Reinbeck 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Richland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Riverside 1,176 1,055 2,231 986 3,217 806 4,023 4,518 -11.0%
Robins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 -100.0%
Rockwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Scott Co (Eldridge)1 1 2 0 2 2 4 2 100.0%
Scranton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 -100.0%
Shellsburg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100.0%
Sigourney 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Sioux City 0 1 1 8 9 1 10 0 0.0%
Sioux Rapids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
South English 29 0 29 40 69 4 73 112 -34.8%
Spirit Lake 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Springville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Stanwood 0 4 4 0 4 0 4 4 0.0%
Stockport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Sumner 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0.0%
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FY25 Circulation by Area & Agency 1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q 9 MO 4TH Q YTD LYTD % CHG
Tama 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Tipton 222 168 390 141 531 152 683 785 -13.0%
Toledo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Traer 0 16 16 26 42 16 58 10 480.0%
Urbandale 22 0 22 0 22 0 22 28 -21.4%
Van Horne 6 1 7 0 7 0 7 2 250.0%
Van Meter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Victor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Vinton 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 26 -88.5%
Wapello 9 0 9 10 19 87 106 10 960.0%
Washington 395 265 660 219 879 138 1,017 1,852 -45.1%
Waterloo 2 0 2 4 6 2 8 3 166.7%
Waukee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Waukon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Waverly 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Webster City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Wellman 153 164 317 196 513 147 660 1,172 -43.7%
Wellsburg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
West Branch 1,289 1,343 2,632 997 3,629 1,322 4,951 4,580 8.1%
West Des Moines 10 5 15 4 19 13 32 14 128.6%
West Liberty 803 874 1,677 852 2,529 534 3,063 4,620 -33.7%
West Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
What Cheer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Williamsburg 120 146 266 161 427 111 538 941 -42.8%
Wilton 223 345 568 269 837 263 1,100 994 10.7%
Winfield 37 0 37 0 37 13 50 85 -41.2%
Winterset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Winthrop 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Wyoming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Zearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Undefined Open Access 11 21 32 80 112 13 125 78 60.3%
Total Recip/Open Access 27,988 24,647 52,635 25,106 77,741 25,135 102,876 116,127 -11.4%
Total Circulation 313,366 293,602 606,655 306,578 913,207 305,303 1,218,849 1,211,249 0.6%
(including E-Downloads, not in-house)
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FY25 Circulation by Type & Format 12 Months
Category YTD % Total Last YTD % of Total % Change
Adult Materials
General Fiction/Fiction Express 99,062 11.7%99,615 12.1%-0.6%
Mystery 26,362 3.1%27,439 3.3%-3.9%
Science Fiction 18,610 2.2%18,843 2.3%-1.2%
Book Club Kits (10 items per kit)57 0.0%41 0.0%39.0%
Young Adult Fiction 13,122 1.5%16,214 2.0%-19.1%
Comics 29,332 3.5%32,606 3.9%-10.0%
Large Print 10,784 1.3%10,998 1.3%-1.9%
World Languages Collection 1,166 0.1%1,017 0.1%14.7%
Total Fiction 198,495 23.4%206,773 25.0%-4.0%
Express/Nonfiction 1,984 0.2%1,917 0.2%3.5%
Large Print Nonfiction 1,890 0.2%2,059 0.2%-8.2%
000 - General/Computers 2,499 0.3%2,562 0.3%-2.5%
100 - Psychology/Philosophy 10,331 1.2%11,519 1.4%-10.3%
200 - Religion 5,113 0.6%5,844 0.7%-12.5%
300 - Social Sciences 17,685 2.1%17,786 2.2%-0.6%
400 - Language 1,804 0.2%2,179 0.3%-17.2%
500 - Science 6,505 0.8%7,008 0.8%-7.2%
600 - Applied Technology 31,068 3.7%34,169 4.1%-9.1%
700 - Art & Recreation 18,536 2.2%20,036 2.4%-7.5%
800 - Literature 9,788 1.2%10,042 1.2%-2.5%
900 - History & Travel 17,101 2.0%17,749 2.1%-3.7%
Biography 6,295 0.7%6,740 0.8%-6.6%
Total Nonfiction: Adult & Young Adult 130,599 15.4%139,610 16.9%-6.5%
Magazines 5,904 0.7%6,519 0.8%-9.4%
Total Miscellaneous 5,904 0.7%6,519 0.8%-9.4%
Total Adult Print 334,998 39.4%352,902 42.7%-5.1%
Art to Go 1,623 0.2%1,656 0.2%-2.0%
DVD (Movies/TV)106,956 12.6%108,768 13.2%-1.7%
Express/DVD 2,679 0.3%3,868 0.5%-30.7%
Nonfiction DVD 5,028 0.6%6,818 0.8%-26.3%
Fiction on Disc 1,211 0.1%2,500 0.3%-51.6%
Nonfiction on CD 449 0.1%1,048 0.1%-57.2%
Compact Disc (Music)15,749 1.9%17,791 2.2%-11.5%
Video Games 7,970 0.9%7,850 0.9%1.5%
Circulating Equipment 96 0.0%90 0.0%6.7%
Agenda Item 4F-20
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UBLIC LIBRARY
FY25 Circulation by Type & Format 12 Months
Category YTD % Total Last YTD % of Total % Change
Discovery Kits 14 0.0%31 0.0%-54.8%
Total Nonprint 141,775 16.7%150,420 18.2%-5.7%
Adult E-Audio # Downloads 130,605 15.4%113,296 13.7%15.3%
Adult E-Book # Downloads 102,445 12.1%104,104 12.6%-1.6%
Adult E-Magazines 41,069 4.8%34,747 4.2%18.2%
Adult E-Music # Downloads/Local Music Project 29 0.0%63 0.0%-54.0%
Adult E-Newspapers 21,718 2.6%18,825 2.3%15.4%
Adventure Passes 175 0.0%262 0.0%-33.2%
Adult E-Video Streaming: Library Channel 77,114 9.1%51,726 6.3%49.1%
Total Adult E-Downloads 373,155 43.9%323,023 39.1%15.5%
Total Adult Circulation 849,928 100.0%826,345 100.0%2.9%
Children's Materials
Fiction 55,383 14.7%59,939 15.4%-7.6%
Comics 55,162 14.6%57,574 14.8%-4.2%
jLarge Print Fiction 1,087 0.3%1,102 0.3%-1.4%
Picture: Big, Board, Easy 110,674 29.4%115,135 29.7%-3.9%
Readers 40,726 10.8%40,394 10.4%0.8%
Nonfiction & Biography 47,601 12.6%49,282 12.7%-3.4%
jLarge Print Nonfiction 21 0.0%35 0.0%-40.0%
jWorld Languages 951 0.3%0 0.0%0.0%
Total Children's Print 311,605 82.7%323,461 83.3%-3.7%
Video/DVD/Blu-Ray 19,466 5.2%22,525 5.8%-13.6%
Books on Disc 0 0.0%183 0.0%-100.0%
Read-Along set 9,669 2.6%10,411 2.7%-7.1%
Children's Music 0 0.0%547 0.1%-100.0%
Children's Video Games 601 0.2%900 0.2%-33.2%
Read with Me Kits 242 0.1%303 0.1%-20.1%
Games & Toys 1,899 0.5%1,963 0.5%-3.3%
jDiscovery Kits 89 0.0%114 0.0%-21.9%
Total Children's Nonprint 31,966 8.5%36,946 9.5%-13.5%
j E-Audio # Downloads 10,614 2.8%9,934 2.6%6.8%
j E-Book # Downloads 22,578 6.0%17,814 4.6%26.7%
Total Children's E-Downloads 33,192 10.7%27,748 8.5%19.6%
Total Children's 376,763 100.0%388,155 100.0%-2.9%
All Circulation by Type/Format
All Fiction 310,127 25.2%325,388 26.7%-4.7%
All Nonfiction and Biography 179,172 14.6%188,927 15.5%-5.2%
Picture books & Readers 151,400 12.3%155,529 12.8%-2.7%
Magazines 5,904 0.5%6,519 0.5%-9.4%
Total Print 646,603 52.6%676,363 55.5%-4.4%
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FY25 Circulation by Type & Format 12 Months
Category YTD % Total Last YTD % of Total % Change
Toys 1,899 0.2%1,963 0.2%-3.3%
Art 1,623 0.1%1,656 0.1%-2.0%
DVD (Fiction, Nonfiction, & Express)134,129 10.9%141,979 11.7%-5.5%
CD (Music)15,749 1.3%18,338 1.5%-14.1%
Books on CD (Fiction & Nonfiction)1,660 0.1%3,731 0.3%-55.5%
Read-Along Set 9,669 0.8%10,411 0.9%-7.1%
Video Games 8,571 0.7%8,750 0.7%-2.0%
Read with Me Kits 242 0.0%303 0.0%-20.1%
Discovery Kits 103 0.0%145 0.0%-29.0%
Circulating Equipment 96 0.0%90 0.0%6.7%
Total Nonprint 173,741 14.1%187,366 15.4%-7.3%
Total E-Downloads 406,347 33.0%350,771 28.8%15.8%
Total In House/Undefined 2,957 0.2%3,088 0.3%-4.2%
Total Adult Materials (including e items)849,928 69.1%826,345 67.9%2.9%
Total Children's (including e items)376,763 30.6%388,155 31.9%-2.9%
Grand Total 1,229,648 100.0%1,217,588 100.0%0.99%
(Adult + Children's + Undefined)
Agenda Item 4F-22
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FY25 Collection Size Report
ADULT MATERIALS Current Year Previous Year % Change
TOTAL FICTION 41,619 42,022 -0.96
Fiction 33,786 33,550 0.70
Fiction Express 255 215 18.60
Large Print Fiction 3,583 3,515 1.93
Young Adult Fiction 3,995 4,742 -15.75
TOTAL COMICS 7,987 8,130 -1.76
TOTAL NONFICTION 52,061 54,279 -4.09
Nonfiction 48,014 49,952 -3.88
Nonfiction Express 243 218 11.47
Large Print Nonfiction 756 684 10.53
Reference 3,048 3,425 -11.01
WORLD LANGUAGES 634 544 16.54
MAGAZINES 124 128 -3.13
TOTAL PRINT 102,425 105,103 -2.55
TOTAL AUDIO 7,521 9,565 -21.37
Music Compact disc 7,494 8,078 -7.23
Fiction on disc 21 843 -97.51
Nonfiction On Disc 6 644 -99.07
TOTAL VIDEO 15,555 15,753 -1.26
DVD Movie 7,249 7,059 2.69
DVD TV 4,064 4,358 -6.75
DVD Nonfiction 4,110 4,192 -1.96
DVD Express 132 144 -8.33
ART 410 419 -2.15
BOOK CLUB KITS 31 31 0.00
VIDEO GAMES 463 407 13.76
CIRCULATING
EQUIPMENT 12 12 0.00
DISCOVERY KITS 13 13 0.00
TOTAL NONPRINT 24,005 26,200 -8.38
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eAUDIO 26,510 24,240 9.36
eBOOKS 34,144 32,246 5.89
eMUSIC 49 48 2.08
eMAGAZINES1 0 8 -100.00
ONLINE REFERENCE2 36 107 -66.35
DIGITAL VIDEOS 939 910 3.19
TOTAL DIGITAL 61,678 57,559 7.16
TOTAL ADULT 188,108 188,862 -0.40
CHILDREN'S MATERIALS Current Year Previous Year % Change
jEASY 24,346 25,968 -6.25
jBoard Books 1,548 1,594 -2.89
jE 17,411 18,507 -5.92
jReader 5,349 5,791 -7.63
jBig Book 38 76 -50.00
jFICTION 11,155 12,409 -10.11
jCOMICS 6,648 6,271 6.01
jNONFICTION 12,445 13,323 -6.59
jLARGE PRINT 218 204 6.86
jWORLD LANGUAGES 1,254 0 100.00
jPROGRAM COLLECTION 643 607 5.93
TOTAL jPRINT 56,709 58,782 -5.66
jAUDIO 940 1,092 -13.92
jCompact disc 0 282 -100.00
jRead Along Set 940 808 16.34
jBooks on Disc 0 2 -100.00
jDVD 2,375 2,703 -12.13
jTOYS 129 119 8.40
1 We counted titles offered through Flipster, a digital magazine service in this number; OverDrive magazine
titles are considered an online resource by the State Library of Iowa as the magazine titles are offered as a
package. Flipster was discontinued in FY25 due to low use by the public.
2 We updated records in our database to remove broken links to government websites and focus catalog
records on databases we purchased. Some online resource records were legacy catalog records from
previously printed materials now available online.
Agenda Item 4F-24
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I"~ PUBLIC LIBRARY
STORYTIME KITS 46 46 0.00
jDISCOVERY KITS 13 13 0.00
jVIDEO GAMES 31 41 -24.39
TOTAL jNONPRINT 3,534 4,014 -11.96
jeAUDIO 2,356 2,249 0
jeBOOKS 6,618 6,204 0
jeMAGAZINES3 0 1 -100.00
TOTAL jDIGITAL 8,974 8,454 6.15
TOTAL JUVENILE 69,217 71,250 -2.85
TOTAL COLLECTION 257,325 260,112 -1.07
3 See note above regarding adult eMagazines.
Agenda Item 4F-25
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~~IOWACITY
I"~ PUBLIC LIBRARY
Materials Added Report
FY25 4th Quarter
ADULT MATERIALS New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
TOTAL FICTION 894 477 1371 3 638 0.2 65.2
Fiction 737 394 1131 3 628 0.3 65.2
Fiction Express 0 61 61 0 10 0.0 0.0
Large Print Fiction 73 3 76 0 0 0.0 96.1
Young Adult Fiction 84 19 103 0 0 0.0 81.6
TOTAL COMICS 56 107 163 0 1 0.0 34.4
TOTAL NONFICTION 867 303 1170 8 78 0.7 74.1
Nonfiction 849 249 1098 8 13 0.7 77.3
Nonfiction Express 0 50 50 0 0 0.0 0.0
Large Print Nonfiction 18 0 18 0 61 0.0 100.0
Reference 0 4 4 0 4 0.0 0.0
WORLD LANGUAGES 132 1 133 0 1 0.0 99.2
MAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL PRINT 1949 888 2837 11 718 0.4 68.7
TOTAL AUDIO 7 1 8 0 54 0.0 87.5
Music Compact disc 7 1 8 0 54 0.0 87.5
Fiction on disc 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
Nonfiction On Disc 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL VIDEO 121 167 288 0 249 0.0 42.0
DVD Movie 86 93 179 0 37 0.0 48.0
DVD TV 12 45 57 0 10 0.0 21.1
DVD Nonfiction 23 3 26 0 202 0.0 88.5
DVD Express 0 26 26 0 0 0.0 0.0
ART 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
BOOK CLUB KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
VIDEO GAMES 26 0 26 0 0 0.0 100.0
CIRCULATING
EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
DISCOVERY KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL NONPRINT 154 168 322 0 303 0.0 47.8
Agenda Item 4F-26
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eAUDIO 394 189 583 0 105 0.0 67.6
eBOOKS 681 194 875 0 330 0.0 77.8
eMUSIC 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
eMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
ONLINE REFERENCE 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
DIGITAL VIDEOS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL DIGITAL 1075 383 1458 0 435 0.0 73.7
TOTAL ADULT 3178 1439 4617 11 1456 0.2 68.8
CHILDREN'S MATERIALS New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
jEASY 312 369 681 0 1 0.0 45.8
jBoard Books 22 35 57 0 0 0.0 38.6
jE 264 289 553 0 1 0.0 47.7
jReader 26 45 71 0 0 0.0 36.6
jBig Book 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jFICTION 161 144 305 0 13 0.0 52.8
jCOMICS 48 227 275 1 44 0.4 17.5
jNONFICTION 112 71 183 0 13 0.0 61.2
jLARGE PRINT 3 1 4 0 0 0.0 75.0
jWORLD LANGUAGES 132 7 139 0 1 0.0 95.0
jPROGRAM COLLECTION 1 3 4 0 0 0.0 25.0
TOTAL jPRINT 769 822 1591 1 72 0.1 48.3
jREAD ALONG 57 44 101 0 0 0.0 56.4
jDVD 8 10 18 0 4 0.0 44.4
jTOYS 0 1 1 0 0 0.0 0.0
STORYTIME KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jDISCOVERY KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jVIDEO GAMES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jNONPRINT 65 55 120 0 4 0.0 54.2
Agenda Item 4F-27
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jeAUDIO 23 3 26 0 5 0.0 88.5
jeBOOKS 87 4 91 0 99 0.0 95.6
TOTAL jDIGITAL 110 7 117 0 104 0.0 94.0
TOTAL JUVENILE 944 884 1828 1 180 0.1 51.6
TOTAL ADDED 4122 2323 6445 12 1636 0.2 64.0
Agenda Item 4F-28
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Materials Added Report
FY25 End of Year
ADULT MATERIALS New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
TOTAL FICTION 3554 2414 5968 26 4387 0.4 59.6
Fiction 2773 1960 4733 25 3093 0.5 58.6
Fiction Express 0 323 323 0 182 0.0 0.0
Large Print Fiction 259 15 274 0 190 0.0 94.5
Young Adult Fiction 522 116 638 1 922 0.2 81.8
TOTAL COMICS 241 512 753 1 802 0.1 32.0
TOTAL NONFICTION 3217 1615 4832 29 5642 0.6 66.6
Nonfiction 3133 1354 4487 29 5024 0.6 69.8
Nonfiction Express 1 242 243 0 127 0.0 0.4
Large Print Nonfiction 80 5 85 0 69 0.0 94.1
Reference 3 14 17 0 422 0.0 17.6
WORLD LANGUAGES 238 8 246 19 146 7.7 96.7
MAGAZINES 1 0 1 0 1 0.0 100.0
TOTAL PRINT 7251 4549 11800 75 10978 0.6 61.4
TOTAL AUDIO 43 4 47 0 1614 0.0 91.5
Music Compact disc 43 4 47 0 244 0.0 91.5
Fiction on disc 0 0 0 0 773 0.0 0.0
Nonfiction On Disc 0 0 0 0 597 0.0 0.0
TOTAL VIDEO 502 676 1178 0 908 0.0 42.6
DVD Movie 368 416 784 0 378 0.0 46.9
DVD TV 52 113 165 0 63 0.0 31.5
DVD Nonfiction 82 6 88 0 355 0.0 93.2
DVD Express 0 141 141 0 112 0.0 0.0
ART 0 0 0 0 8 0.0 0.0
BOOK CLUB KITS 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0.0
VIDEO GAMES 93 15 108 0 38 0.0 86.1
CIRCULATING
EQUIPMENT 0 3 3 0 2 0.0 0.0
DISCOVERY KITS 0 1 1 0 1 0.0 0.0
TOTAL NONPRINT 638 699 1337 0 2572 0.0 47.7
Agenda Item 4F-29
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eAUDIO 1712 935 2647 0 377 0.0 64.7
eBOOKS 2847 419 3266 0 1368 0.0 87.2
eMUSIC 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
eMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 8 0.0 0.0
ONLINE REFERENCE 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
DIGITAL VIDEOS 32 0 32 0 0 0.0 100.0
TOTAL DIGITAL 4591 1354 5945 0 1753 0.0 77.2
TOTAL ADULT 12480 6602 19082 75 15303 0.4 65.4
CHILDREN'S MATERIALS New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
jEASY 1196 1530 2726 2 3374 0.1 43.9
jBoard Books 113 327 440 0 377 0.0 25.7
jE 995 1050 2045 2 2351 0.1 48.7
jReader 88 153 241 0 609 0.0 36.5
jBig Book 0 0 0 0 37 0.0 0.0
jFICTION 554 570 1124 1 1575 0.1 49.3
jCOMICS 155 969 1124 8 563 0.7 13.8
jNONFICTION 538 318 856 2 479 0.2 62.9
jLARGE PRINT 17 8 25 0 8 0.0 68.0
jWORLD LANGUAGES 143 9 152 0 13 0.0 94.1
jPROGRAM COLLECTION 8 28 36 0 1 0.0 22.2
TOTAL jPRINT 2611 3432 6043 13 6013 0.2 43.2
jREAD ALONG 187 84 271 0 98 0.0 69.0
jDVD 56 94 150 0 315 0.0 37.3
jTOYS 21 7 28 0 16 0.0 75.0
STORYTIME KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jDISCOVERY KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jVIDEO GAMES 0 0 0 0 6 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jNONPRINT 264 185 449 0 435 0.0 58.8
Agenda Item 4F-30
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jeAUDIO 125 1 126 0 19 0.0 99.2
jeBOOKS 526 100 626 0 212 0.0 84.0
jeMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jDIGITAL 651 101 752 0 232 0.0 86.6
TOTAL JUVENILE 3526 3718 7244 13 6680 0.2 48.7
TOTAL ADDED 16006 10320 26326 88 21983 0.3 60.8
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"We've always loved the Iowa City Public Library. I wanted to thank you and all
Librarians for everything you do. You really are the heart of the community and your
work does not go unnoticed."
"I don't think you realize how important you guys are to people. The Library makes our
hearts glad."
Statistics at a Glance
Output Report
4th Quarter of FY25
Our Mission
Community Feedback
"Thank you for all that you do here in the library. You all do a lot for our world."
The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all
ages with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other,
and enriches the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and
encouraging creativity.
7,892
8,393
Group Study Room Use
FY24 FY25
1,367
2,532
Help Desk Reference Questions
FY24 FY25
215,659
219,981
ICPL Mobile App Use
FY24 FY25
526,659
547,271
People Entering Building
FY24 FY25
40,948
43,037
Total Registered Borrowers
FY24 FY25
798,470
922,887
Subscripton Databases Accessed
FY24 FY25
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FY25 Output Statistics - Quarterly Report Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Last YTD % Change
InterLibrary Loans
Loaned to Other Libraries 388 392 440 412 1,632 1,396 16.9%
Percent of Requests Filled 29.7%32.3%31.7%33.9%31.8%24.9%28.1%
Total Borrowed From Other Libraries 742 757 731 738 2,968 3,058 -2.9%
Percent of Requests Filled 85.4%88.6%88.6%89.1%87.9%87.4%0.5%
Books/Periodicals/AV Borrowed 738 756 725 726 2,945 3,036 -3.0%
Photocopy Borrow Requests Filled 4 1 6 12 23 22 4.5%
Subscription Databases Accessed 224,969 238,706 241,167 218,045 922,887 798,470 15.6%
Library Cards Issued - Resident
Iowa City 1,466 782 940 915 4,103 4,167 -1.5%
Percent Iowa City 81.6%75.6%79.4%74.2%78.2%76.4%2.3%
Library Cards Issued - Local Contracts
Hills 3 7 3 9 22 28 -21.4%
Johnson County (Rural)38 23 34 51 146 201 -27.4%
Lone Tree 2 8 5 3 18 11 63.6%
University Heights 8 2 1 6 17 37 -54.1%
Library Cards Issued - State Contract - Open Access
Coralville 129 103 109 124 465 440 5.7%
Cedar Rapids 19 17 21 21 78 89 -12.4%
Other Open Access 131 92 71 104 398 479 -16.9%
Total Open Access 279 212 201 249 941 1,008 -6.6%
Open Access as % of All 15.5%20.5%17.0%20.2%17.9%18.5%-3.0%
Total Library Cards Issued 1,796 1,034 1,184 1,233 5,247 5,452 -3.8%
Total Resident Registered Borrowers (Cumulative)41,371 41,652 42,217 43,037 43,037 40,948 5.1%
# At Home Users Registered (Cumulative)227 230 210 210 210 223 -5.8%
# AIM Users (Cumulative)14,774 14,773 14,855 14,822 14,774 14,547 1.6%
*AIM library cards are not counted as registered borrowers, and are not included in
total registered borrowers.
Overdue Notices
Total First Notices (Items)13,282 12,835 11,906 11,953 49,976 50,408 -0.9%
Total Second Notices (Items)7,065 7,441 6,188 6,355 27,049 25,844 4.7%
Bills-Public (Items)3,827 4,141 3,041 3,708 14,717 14,301 2.9%
Website Access
ICPL Website
# Pageviews of Homepage 87,269 82,686 55,323 88,712 313,990 337,408 -6.9%
# Pageviews of Entire Site (Doesn't include catalog)229,020 214,800 142,240 227,283 813,343 920,660 -11.7%
# Visits (Does include catalog)165,572 160,593 143,747 170,942 640,854 662,843 -3.3%
Catalog Access
# Pageviews for ICPL Catalog 404,347 376,279 412,278 393,545 1,586,449 1,659,021 -4.4%
Total Catalog Access 404,347 376,279 412,278 393,545 1,586,449 1,852,059 -14.3%
*Overdrive does not count pageviews through the Libby or Overdrive Apps.
ICPL Mobile App Use 62,099 51,154 53,502 53,226 219,981 215,659 2.0%
External Sites
# Pageviews for Beanstack 6,907 3,424 5,530 15,108 30,969 28,913 7.1%
Total Website Access 702,373 645,657 613,550 689,162 2,650,742 3,017,291 -12.1%
Circulation
Technology
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Equipment Usage
Photocopies by Public 3,651 4,202 5,326 3,713 16,892 14,159 19.3%
Pay for Print Copies 34,759 29,691 21,561 46,152 132,163 72,598 82.0%
% Checkouts by Self-Check 69.6%70.7%70.9%69.5%70.2%71.0%-1.1%
Downtown Use of Electronic Materials
Listening/Viewing/Tablets/Laptop Sessions 1,076 945 722 934 3,677 3,181 15.6%
Computer Services
Pharos Internet (Downtown In House computer use)14,659 12,353 12,411 13,172 52,595 51,928 1.3%
Wifi Internet Use Downtown 26,603 38,125 34,939 33,556 133,223 26,976 393.9%
Total Internet Use 41,262 50,478 47,350 46,728 185,818 78,904 135.5%
Reference Questions
Reference Desk 2,282 2,036 2,124 2,126 8,568 8,717 -1.7%
Help Desk 720 621 605 586 2,532 1,367 85.2%
Switchboard 656 577 701 657 2,591 3,063 -15.4%
Bookmobile 293 201 262 343 1,099 1,061 3.6%
Children's Desk
Reference Questions 2,455 1,847 1,764 2,035 8,101 8,119 -0.2%
Request to Pull Books (Community)13 6 6 3 28 27 3.7%
Total Children's Questions 2,468 1,853 1,770 2,038 8,129 8,146 -0.2%
Switchboard Calls
Total Library Calls 2,786 2,429 2,627 2,439 10,281 11,318 -9.2%
Other Questions (Directional and account questions, meeting room booking, email.)3,343 2,186 2,401 2,136 10,066 10,207 -1.4%
Transferred Calls 661 516 636 769 2,582 2,763 -6.6%
Adult Programs 18+
Onsite Programs 34 46 33 33 146 153 -4.6%
Onsite Attendance 1,282 2,009 1,155 688 5,134 3,867 32.8%
Offsite Programs 5 8 12 10 35 30 16.7%
Offsite In Person Attendance 59 82 151 119 411 552 -25.5%
Virtual Programs 8 6 13 6 33 35 -5.7%
Young Adult Programs 12-18
Onsite Programs 31 35 25 59 150 236 -36.4%
Onsite Attendance 157 127 144 552 980 1,009 -2.9%
Offsite Programs 4 11 11 10 36 53 -32.1%
Offsite In Person Attendance 96 263 146 237 742 821 -9.6%
Virtual Programs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Children's Programs 0-11
Onsite Programs 107 130 132 108 477 426 12.0%
Onsite Attendance 3,966 3,964 3,654 4,873 16,457 15,903 3.5%
Offsite Programs 82 133 125 79 419 426 -1.6%
Offsite In Person Attendance 2,333 3,051 2,483 3,401 11,268 10,346 8.9%
Virtual Programs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
All Ages Programs
Onsite Programs 60 65 73 69 267 211 26.5%
Onsite Attendance 4,920 5,316 4,304 4,932 19,472 18,174 7.1%
Offsite Programs 9 5 0 4 18 24 -25.0%
Offsite In Person Attendance 1,491 674 0 366 2,531 4,089 -38.1%
Virtual Programs 8 6 13 6 33 0 -5.7%
Virtual Program Attendance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Number of Views of Program Content Recording
Instagram 0 0 0 0 0 6,123 -100.0%
Facebook 18 110 0 37 165 281 -41.3%
Youtube 16,202 18,948 19,326 21,333 75,809 51,777 46.4%
Total Virtual Program Views 16,220 19,058 19,326 21,370 75,974 58,181 -94.9%
Reference Questions
Programs
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Downtown Building Use
Total Hours Open 863 835 846 857 3,401 3,396 0.1%
People into the Buildling 146,808 130,500 125,107 144,856 547,271 526,659 3.9%
Average Number Per Hour 170 156 148 169 161 155 3.8%
Bookmobile Use
Bookmobile Total Hours Open 257 221 186 228 892 942 -5.4%
People on Bookmobile 5,232 4,310 2,836 4,007 16,385 16,809 -2.5%
Average Number per Hour 20 19 15 18 18 18 3.0%
Total Downtown & Bookmobile Hours Open 1,120 1,056 1,032 1,085 4,293 4,338 -1.0%
Total People Downtown & on Bookmobile 152,040 134,810 127,943 148,863 563,656 543,468 3.7%
Total Average Number per Hour 136 128 124 137 131 125 4.8%
Meeting Rooms
Number of Non-Library Meetings 326 353 291 338 1,308 1,281 2.1%
Estimated Attendance 10,764 5,627 5,344 7,737 29,472 35,027 -15.9%
Equipment Set-ups 30 33 45 38 146 181 -19.3%
Group Study Room Use 2,022 2,077 2,148 2,146 8,393 7,892 6.3%
Lobby Use 2 2 0 1 5 5 0.0%
Displays
In-House 35 33 36 26 130 87 49.4%
Other Groups 4 10 6 12 32 34 -5.9%
Off-site locations 5 4 3 3 15 12 25.0%
Homepage/ Social Media
Homepage Banner Posts 45 50 33 42 170 178 -4.5%
Homepage Banner Unique Clicks 222 197 156 281 856 1,171 -26.9%
Unique Media Releases Opened 6,643 12,482 12,482 11,887 43,494 46,663 -6.8%
Media Releases Sent 6 10 5 8 29 42 -31.0%
Total Newsletters Opened-Unique Users 1,082 1,809 2,158 798 798 1,555 -48.7%
Facebook, X, Pinterest Followers (Cumulative)17,630 17,506 17,445 17,484 17,484 12,599 38.8%
New Facebook, X, and Pinterest Followers 165 140 140 181 626 177 253.7%
*Began tracking 'Media Releases Sent' & 'Total Newsletters Opened-Unique Users' in
February, 2022.
Publications
Number of Publications Printed (Jobs)71 60 68 103 302 440 -31.4%
Copies Printed for Public Distribution 70,551 9,050 7,510 78,852 165,963 179,620 -7.6%
Number of Online Newletters Subscribers 3,984 7,775 10,234 3,971 3,971 5,057 -21.5%
Number of Online Newsletter Distribution 3,710 7,303 9,692 3,758 3,758 4,661 -19.4%
At Home Services
Packages Sent 404 349 345 304 1,402 1,669 -16.0%
Items Loaned (No renewals)1,095 973 839 857 3,764 5,259 -28.4%
Registered At Home Users (Cumulative)227 230 210 210 210 223 -5.8%
New Users Enrolled 3 3 2 0 8 12 -33.3%
Number of People Served (Average of monthly count)42 44 44 42 44 46 -5.8%
Jail Service
People Served 172 165 274 243 854 737 15.9%
Items Loaned (No renewals)761 727 1,092 943 3,523 3,592 -1.9%
Deposit Collections
Locations (Cumulative)26 6 8 11 11 8 37.5%
Items Loaned 360 180 180 360 1,080 1,200 -10.0%
Items Donated to Permanent Collections 823 214 311 435 1,783 1,160 53.7%
Remote Bookdrop Use
Remote as Percent of All Items Checked In 15%13.5%13.5%15.2%15.2%12.6%20.6%
*Does not include renewals or in-house.
* The remote bookdrop was used in FY21 but not counted.
Pamphlets Distributed Downtown 5,156 8,045 5,430 3,500 22,131 29,956 -26.1%
Building and Facility Use
Outreach
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OPEN ACCESS REPORT - FY25
Annual
NUMBER CIRC THIS %
LIBRARIES PERIOD OF TOTAL
Number of Libraries Represented by People
Borrowing from ICPL under Open Access
Since Program Began 302
Number Represented July 2024 to June 2025
LIBRARIES WITH OVER 1,000 CIRCS 13 93,380 90.8%
JOHNSON COUNTY
Coralville 37,722
North Liberty 23,635
Solon 2,549
Tiffin 6,027
ALL OTHERS
Cedar Rapids 3,729
Cornell College 1,189
Kalona 1,828
Oxford 2,547
Riverside 4,023
Washington 1,017
West Branch 4,951
West Liberty 3,063
Wilton 1,100
LIBRARIES WITH 100 TO 999 CIRCS 21 8,345 8.1%
JOHNSON COUNTY
Marengo 862
Swisher
ALL OTHERS
Burlington 136
Cedar Falls 278
135
614
364
404
867
104
223
519
354
554
241
151
348
204
683
106
660
1.1%
Columbus Junction
Davenport
Des Moines
Ely
Fairfield
Grinnell
Hiawatha
Lisbon
Lowden
Marion
Mechanicsville
Muscatine
North English
Swisher
Tipton
Wapello
Wellman
Williamsburg
LIBRARIES WITH 99 OR FEWER CIRCS 1,087
538
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POPULATION SERVED: Iowa City: 75,678; By contract: Rural Johnson County: 21,632;
University Heights: 1,187, Hills: 910; Lone Tree: 1,336
GOVERNING BOARD:
A nine-member Board of Trustees appointed by the City Council with
powers to set policy, employ a Director and staff, expend tax funds
allocated by the City Council, contract with other jurisdictions, and
receive and spend gift funds and other revenues.
BOARD MEMBERS: Tom Rocklin, President
DJ Johnk, Vice-President Claire Matthews
Hannah Shultz, Secretary Robin Paetzold, County Representative
Bonnie Boothroy John Raeburn
Joseph Massa Dan Stevenson
STAFF Librarians: 15.0 FTE
Other Permanent Staff: 35.00 FTE
Hourly Staff: 18.06 FTE
Volunteers: 2.47 FTE
COLLECTIONS: Circulating Books/eBooks: 196,081
Circulating Non-print Materials/eAudio/eVideo: 57,344
Print and Electronic Reference/jProgram Collection: 3,727
Periodicals/Newspapers: current print & e-subscriptions: 173
Total Collection size: 257,325
ANNUAL USERSHIP: Cardholders: 43,037
Circulation: 1,229,648
Visits to the Library: 563,656
Information Requests: 45,848
Program Attendance in Meeting Rooms: 29,472
Meeting Room Use: non-library meetings: 1,308
BUDGET:
Income Sources: City of Iowa City: *
Contracts (County, Cities): *
State: *
Fines / Fees / Sales: *
Gifts / Grants: *
Other: *
Total: *
Expenditures on Materials *
PHYSICAL FACILITIES: 81,276 sq. ft. building includes 5 meeting rooms
WEB PAGE: www.icpl.org
Home of the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature
FY2025 Fact Sheet
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Cardholders by Place of Residence
As of July 1, 2025
Location Number of Cards Total % of Total
Iowa City 43,692 76.6%
Residents 31,051
AIM 12,114
Homebound 185
Institutions 28
Temporary 314
LOCAL CONTRACTS
Rural Johnson County 3,489 6.1%
Residents 2,914
AIM 567
Homebound 7
Institutions 1
Hills 208 0.4%
Residents 186
AIM 20
Homebound 1
Institutions 1
University Heights 558 1.0%
Residents 527
AIM 30
Homebound 1
Institutions 0
Lone Tree 119 0.2%
Residents 113
AIM 3
Homebound 2
Institutions 1
Johnson County Open Access 6,572 11.5%
Coralville Resident 2,578
Coralville AIM 1,035
North Liberty 1,298
North Liberty AIM 979
Oxford 48
Solon 150
Swisher 18
Tiffin 465
Institutions 1
2,371 4.2%
Open Access 2,286
Open Access AIM 85
Total Cards 57,009 100.0%
Iowa City
76.6%
Other
4.2%
Johnson
County
11.5%
University
Heights
1.0%0.0%
Rural
Johnson
County
6.1%
Hills
0.4%
Lone Tree
0.2%
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Library Meeting Room Use FY2025
100 Grannies
19th Century Club
39 Steps -ICCT
AARP Iowa
AAUP
Abbe Center for Community Mental Health
Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Adoption Advocates
Adult choir
Adult Education committee, Agudas Achim
synagogue
Adventist Church
AFGE 2547
Africa Fest
African Festival of Arts and Culture
Agudas Achim Congregation
Agudas Achim synagogue
Al Exito
ALANON
Al-Anon
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Phi Omega
American Association of University Professors
American Federation of Musicians Local 450
American Red Cross
American Red Cross/ U of I
Americans For Prosperity
Americans For Prosperity Action
Americans for Prosperity Iowa
Amperage X Iowa City Community Theatre
ARC of South East Iowa
Artist's Way
Arts Iowa City
ASCE Young Member Group
Ashleigh Meiburg
ashlyn
ASL Study Group
Backyard Abundance
Basement Puppet Theater
Bethany for Children & Families
Bethel AME Church
Bicyclists of Iowa City
Big Big Productions
Big Ideas in Jewish Books
Bike Library
Bike Library Steering Committee
Birthday party
Board Game Crew
Bollywood Dance Rehearsal
Book Club
Book group
Book study
Bridges International -University of Iowa
student org resourcing international students
Candice Curry/Hillcrest Family Services
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang Theater
Caregiving Support Group
Carolyn Scherf Ryan
CASA
CASA - IA Dept of Health and Human Services
Catholic Worker House
CB Team
Chadek Green Plot 045
Chamber Singers of Iowa City
Charter Review Commission
Child Care Resource & Referral
Chinese adult choir
Chinese Association Youth Orchestra
Chinese children's voice
Christina Bohannan for Congress
Citizens for Community Improvement
City of IC Neighborhood and Development
Services Department,
City of Iowa City
City of Iowa City Housing Authority
City of Iowa City Public Works
City of Iowa City/MPO and UI/SPPA
City of Iowa City/MPOJC
City of Literature
Codi Besta
Coe College
COGS-Grad Worker Union
College Board
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College of Public Health OEH strategic
planning group
Communication Studies Department
Community & Family Resources
CommUnity Crisis Services
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Community Police Review Board
Compassion International
Corazon del Baile
Corridor Community Action Network
Corridor Community Action Network &
Planned Parenthood North Central States
Creative Motion Alliance
Crooked Path Theatre
Cultural & Entertainment District/ X Marks the
Arts
Cycling Without Age, Bike Library
D&D
Dada Bhagwan Foundation
Death Collective of Eastern Iowa
Department of Defense
Dept. of Occp. & Enviromental Health, College
of Public Health, University of Iowa
Disability Justice Discussion Group
Disability Justice Study Group
Disaster PrepWise
Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment
District
Dreamwell Theatre
Dreamwell Theatre Company
Drollette Piano Studio
Dubuque Street Reconstruction -Construction
Update Meeting
Dungeons and Dragons group
DVIP& RVAP
DVIP Closed Support Group
DVIP Support Group
DVIP&RVAP
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Eastern Iowa Blue Dots
Elementary Study Group
Elisse Glennon Consulting -non-profit
consulting group
Elsworth Carman
Emily Buck
Englert Strategic Planning
Escucha Mi Voz Iowa
Experiential Education Working Group
Families First
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Family Planning Council of Iowa
FCP (Friendship Community Project)
Fem Soc Working Group
Food & Water Watch
Foundation For Fiduciary Education
Fourth Wall Films & Johnson County
Conservation
Free Dance
Free Mom Hugs-Iowa
Friends of Historic Preservation
Friendship Community Project
Friendship Force CR/IC
Garchen Mila Buddhist Center
Girl ScoutTroop 3729
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa
Girls Rock Iowa City
Global Ties Iowa
Golden Attic -The Writers' Rooms
Good Neighbor Iowa
Good Neighbor Iowa & 1 00Grannies
Goodwill of the Heartland
Great Catholic Book Club
Greater Iowa City
Group
Group meeting
Habitat For Humanity
Haus of Lexington
Hawkeye Chronic Health Alliance
Hawkeye Minyan
HBPC Providers/ VA
Heather Young
Heidi Bradley
Hickory Hill Park board meeting
I.C. Neighborhood Community Meeting
IAYPAA
IAYPAA 10 Bid Committee
IC Speaks
IC Speaks Slam Team
IC Westside Volleyball Club
ICC
ICCT
ICCT: 39 Steps Auditions
ICDD
ICEE / Bur Oak Land Trust
ICFRC
ICON -Mindbridge
ICON Iowa
ICPL Adult Summer Reading -Adult Day Camp
ICPLFF
ICSL
ICSpeaks
I'm Glad You Stayed Project-Riding the Wave
Podcast
IMPACT Recovery Skills Group
Indivisible Johnson County
In-Home Day Care Providers
Inside Out Counseling
Inside Out Reentry Community-Creative
Collective
Insufferable Wenches Of Iowa
International Rescue Committee
International Writing Program
lnterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship
Interview Process (Auditions)
Iowa Alliance for Responsible Iowa City 100
Grannies
Iowa Association of Oriental Medicine and
Acupuncture
Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa Black Alumni Association/UI African
American Studies
Iowa CHAARG
Iowa City Action for Palestine
Iowa City Action for Palestine book club
Iowa City Area Craft Guild-Knitters
Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club
Iowa City Arts Alliance -Focus Group
Discussion
Iowa City Astronomy Club
Iowa City Autism Community
Iowa City Baha'i Community
Iowa City Bike Library
Iowa City Book Festival
Iowa City Camera Club
Iowa City chinese adult choir
Iowa City Church
Iowa City Church Leadership Team
Iowa City City Attorney's Office
Iowa city community fridge
Iowa City Community Theater
Iowa City Community Theatre
Iowa City Compassion ESL Class
Iowa City Downtown District
Iowa City DSA
Iowa City Federation of Labor
Iowa City Flute Choir
Iowa City Foreign Relations Council
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
Iowa city ICC
Iowa City Italian Conversation Group
Iowa City Kids Choir
Iowa City Kids'Chess Club
Iowa City Mixed Ultimate Club
Iowa City Neighborhood and Development
Services Department
Iowa City Poetry
Iowa City Poetry & IC Speaks
Iowa City Pride
Iowa City Road Races, Inc. (Run for the Schools)
Iowa City Scrabble Club
Iowa City Sierra Club
Iowa City Silent Book Club
Iowa City Summer League
Iowa City Transcendental Meditation
Iowa City Transportation Services
Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature
Iowa City Zen Center
Iowa Civil Liberties Council
Iowa Connections Academy
Iowa Donor Network
Iowa Family Resource Collaborative
Iowa Farm Sanctuary
Iowa Flood Risk Management (Silver Jackets)
Team
Iowa Groundwater Association
Iowa HEAT
Iowa Irish Language and Culture
Iowa LULAC
Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
Iowa Senate Minority Leader Listening Post
Iowa singing group
Iowa Star Wars Costuming Club
Iowa Universities lntercoalition
Iowa Valley RC&D
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Iowa Women's Archives
Iowa Youth Writing Project
Iowans for Palestine
IRC
Italian Conversation Group
Janice Weiner state senate listening post
Japanese Conversation
Japanese Study Club
Japanese study group
Jay Jackson
JCDems Platform Committee
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Jewish Big Ideas Book Club
Jewish Voice For Peace
Joe Klingelhutz Group
Johnson Clean Energy District
Johnson County 4-H Youth Council
Johnson County Attorney's Office
Johnson County Democrats
Johnson County Democrats Central Committee
Meeting
Johnson County Interfaith Alliance Exposing
Christian Nationalism
Johnson County Planning, Development, and
Sustainability
Johnson County Prevention Partnership
Coalition
Johnson County Right to Life
Johnson County Supervisor Mandi Remington
Johnson County United Nations Association
Johnson County United Nations Assocition
Johnson County Voter Protection Team
JVPEI
Keegan's C Group -Veritas
Kids DnD campaign
Knitting and Conversation
KR Group
Krimson Kourts Inc. National Service
Organization
KRUi Music Staff
Kurt and Ana
Kurt and David
Kurt and Frosty Book Study
Latinx Cultural Week
League of Women Voters of Johnson County
Iowa
Lemme Pre-K Music Class
Let's Learn Mathematics
LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library
Living Memoirs Project
Love For Red
Lower Iowa Nordic Ensemble (L.I.N.E.)
LULAC Council 308
Luna
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Mail Art Group Iowa City (MAGIC)
Manos Unidas
Manville Heights Neigborhood Association
Math Club
Mayfield Condo Association
Meeting
Melissa's Music Studio
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Melissa's Music Studio's Summer Recital
Melrose on the Lake Condominiums HOA
Mental Health Initiatives (MHI)
Mexican Consulate Meeting
Mid-Prairie Homeschool Assistance Program
Milkman Reading Group
Mira Gibbons, violinist
Miriam Alarcon
Missing persons review
MMU/SAU Education Integration Team
MNM trio
Mock Trial at the University of Iowa
Moms Demand Action
MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE
Mosaic
Musser Public Library
Must-Bees Shared Governance Integration
Team
Nancy Nahra
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
-IA Chapter
National Resource Center for Family Centered
Practice, UI
Niklasen
Northwood Estates HOA
NSA Iowa City
Oak Hill Condo Association
Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
Old Capital Chapter National Federation of the
Blind
Old Capitol Toastmasters
Parchment Lounge
PEACE Iowa
Peninsula Neighborhood Lot 153 HOA
Piano
Piano Practice
Planned Parenthood
Playwrighting Group
Playwriting Group
Pounds the Piano
Prairielands Freedom Fund
Pregnant and Postpartum in the Corridor
Private Suuport Group
Proctored test
Project JK
Public Libraries of Johnson County
Quality of Life Study Group
Quire Book Club
RAfCES Iowa (Research & Advocacy for
Immigrant and Community Education and
Empowerment Strategies)
Ramadan Preparation
Raptology
Reese Morgan
Regina Catholic Education Center
Ren
Rich Heritage Cedar Rapids
Riverside Theatre
Riverside Theatre Board of Directors
Rochester Ridge Homeowners Association
Roll It Away: Local DND Group
Rosazza lesson studios
Rotary District 6000 Rotary Youth Exchange
RVAP Support Group
Sazon's Piano Practice
Scrabble Club
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa
Senior Connect
Session Zero LGBTQ+ Youth D&D
SGI USA
Shelter House
Shelter House Rent Wise
Sierra Club
Skokie United Meeting
Social Work Dept. Mount Mercy Univ
Social Workers Unite
Socialist Outreach
Socially Anxious Hangout Group
Sophie Neems, Arizona State University
South Dakota Film
Spiced Women
St. Ambrose University
Stand Up for Science Iowa
State Library of Iowa
Student Chemistry Competition Recording
Meet
Students chemistry virtual competition
Study Group
Study room/Zoom Meetings
Study Session
Stuttering Support Group
Stuttering Support Group ( Canceled)
Suchonaa
Summer of the Arts
Summer of the Arts-UI Dance
Support Group
SURJ Iowa
Sydney Meeting
Systems Unlimited, Inc
Taal Se Taal
Table to Table
Tau Psi Omega Chapter-Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc.
Ten Thousand Villages
The Arc or Southeast Iowa Day Habilitation
event
The EnglertTheatre
The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa
The gathering
The Great Catholic Book Club
The Iowa Children's Museum
The Lena Kids Choir
The LENA Project
The Quire of Eastern Iowa
The Quire of Eastern Iowa book club
The University of Iowa Japanese Program
The Writers' Rooms
Thursday Night D&D and Tabletop Roleplaying
Group
TICC
Tiff's Creative Coloring Club (for Adults)
Toddler Group
Tony Chang
Torriano Film Productions
TRAIL of Johnson County
Translate Iowa Project
Trinity Episcopal Church
U.S. Department of State
UAY Festival of Flowers Planning Committee
UI Biology club Genetics Exploration and
Engagement (GENE)
UI DeGowin Blood Center
UI Microbiology Department
UI Quality Improvement Engineers Education
Retreat
UI Tippie College of Business
UICA Vision Team
Uiowa Center for Disability and Development
Ulowa CHAARG
Ulowa department of Gender Women and
Sexuality Studies
UNI Center for Social & Behavioral Research
United Action for Youth
United Action for Youth Event Committee
University of Iowa Admissions Marketing &
Communications
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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Student Government
University of Iowa Complex Care Clinic for
Youth
University of Iowa Department of Classics
University of Iowa Health Care DeGowin Blood
Center
University Of Iowa Student Meeting
Unlikely Company (DnD group)
Veterans For Peace
Voting Zoom
Walk It Out
Walnut Ridge Homeowners Association
West High String Quartet
Wild Ones IC/CR
Willow Creek Home Owners' Association
Willow Creek Home Owner's Association
Winding Path Sangha
Wright House of Fashion
Writing Group
Yoga Practice
Yoga Teacher Trainees
Yoga Teacher Trainers
Youth Drag of Iowa City
Youth orchestra
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. -Pi Delta Zeta
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Interim Director’s Report
Prepared for the August 28, 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Anne Mangano, Interim Library Director
FY27 City Budget: Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures
At the end of July, city departments submitted the first piece of the FY27 budgeting process: updated
goals, objectives, and performance measures (GOMs). The GOMs are tied to initiatives in the City’s
Strategic Plan and provide a measurement on how departments individually contribute to City values.
The City includes the GOMs in the annual budget book as part of each department’s narrative.
The library adopts its own strategic plan, but we tailored a few of our own initiatives and services to the
City’s plan for the budgeting process. Our current measurements in the budget book are:
•Number of print items in the world language collection
•Average number of people entering the building per month
•Average program attendance per month
•Average number of unique community groups utilizing our meeting rooms per month
•Average number of people entering the bookmobile per month
While some of this year’s numbers were lower than the previous year, they exceeded our original FY25
projections when these goals were developed in FY21.
•In FY21, we estimated that an average of 40,800 people would enter our building per month in
FY25; the actual number was 45,605
•In FY21, we estimated that an average of 300 unique community groups would use our meeting
rooms per month in FY25; the actual FY25 number was 460
•In FY21, we estimated that an average of 175 people would enter the Bookmobile per week in
FY25; the actual was 315.
From these measurements, we built back patron use of our services after a significant drop during and
directly after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we still have significant work to do to
continue building our usership. We want everyone in our community to know about our services and
collections and how to access them. In the final year of our strategic plan, we will review these
performance measures to determine additional steps we can take to meet our projections for the
coming years.
Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
In 2023, the City was selected to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. This
program provides resources to participating cities to address issues facing their communities. In turn,
cities provide real-world examples for professors, researchers, and students to study. This year, the City
is working with Nora Cahill, a Master of Public Policy student at the Harvard Kennedy School of
Government, to research housing and homelessness. She is also a Graduate Research Assistant at the
Joint Center for Housing Studies.
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On Friday, August 1st, Jason Paulios, Angie Pilkington, and I gave Nora a tour of the Library and
discussed the variety of services we offer to the community, particularly those facing homelessness and
struggling to access resources. We talked through the complications that arise from providing these
services, especially when it is difficult to refer people to overwhelmed social services and nonprofits to
meet their needs. This tour is the first of many conversations we will have with the City Manager’s Office
and Nora Cahill as they look to address housing in our community.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Web and Mobile Content Accessibility
Recent changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require the web content and mobile apps
of state and local governments to meet specific accessibility standards. The City is working with all
departments to reassess accessibility of online documents and resources. The goal is full compliance
of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. More info:
https://www.w3.org/mission/accessibility/
ICPL already achieves a high level of accessibility based on WCAG for our documents, websites, and
videos. For us, this project consists of looking for things we have missed and assessing older historical
documents that can be remediated. Led by Brent Palmer, a group of staff from several different
departments are collaborating to address the variety of resources we have. The Library offers many
different digital resources like eBooks, audio, streaming video, and online databases through different
companies, such as OverDrive, EBSCO, and ProQuest. Although we don’t have direct control over the
accessibility of the interfaces or the content within these services, we do consider the resources part
of our collection. For now, our plan is to try and assess the compliance as best we can and then work
with our City Legal team about how to proceed. ICPL staff are working with a liaison in the City
communications department to keep them appraised of our progress.
Our working plan involves several steps:
1.Take an inventory - Identify the types and number of resources. ICPL has web pages, video,
PDFs, and other digital assets. Determine which resources are covered by the new
requirements.
2.Make an assessment plan – Identify tools and methods for assessing compliance of our
various resources. In the case of 3rd Party websites, this takes the form of documenting the
vendor’s compliance of WCAG 2.1.
3.Conduct the assessment and remediation - Iterative process of improving and testing using
the methods identified above.
4.Wrap-up and report - Provide a final report and set up ongoing assessments for future.
Revamp the "accessibility" page on our website to provide more information about compliance
as well as other accessibility services we provide.
Board Vacancy Posted
The City posted the Board vacancy on Wednesday, August 6th. You can find the posting on their Board
and Commission website: https://www.icgov.org/government/boards-commissions-and-
committees/library-board-of-trustees. The City Clerk’s office keeps applications for boards and
commissions on file for one year; Council will consider applicants from our last round of openings in
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addition to new applicants. Applications are due on Tuesday, September 9th. The City Council will
appoint a new Board member on Tuesday, September 16th. The position’s term ends June 30, 2027.
Library Card Sign-Up Month
The City Council recognized September as Library Card Sign-Up Month. Robin Paetzold and I
accepted the sign proclamation read at the Tuesday, August 19th Council meeting. The proclamation
is attached to this report.
Tour of State Historical Society of Iowa Library
On Friday, August 15th, John Kenyon (Executive Director of the City of Literature), Jason Paulios, and I
met with the State Archivist, Tony Jahn, and the Iowa City Special Collections Archivist, Allison Johnson
at the State Historical Society of Iowa Library. Jahn provided an overview of the plan and a general
timeline to move items from the Centennial Building on Iowa Avenue to a Des Moines facility. The State
is closing the Iowa City building this fiscal year due to lack of funds.
In addition to our conversation, we received a tour of the facility. Johnson highlighted important Iowa
City and Johnson County manuscripts, maps, records, photographs, and film, including many from the
City of Iowa City. Some 1920’s Iowa City Public Library records are housed at the SHSI. From our
preliminary conversation, not all local items will be added to the Des Moines collection; only those that
fit their collection plan. The State plans to provide more information to the public about the process in
the coming weeks.
Intellectual Freedom Training for North Liberty Community Library
On Monday, July 21st, 2025, I presented on the importance of intellectual freedom to board and council
members at the North Liberty Community Library. We reviewed why intellectual freedom is essential for
public libraries, the types of intellectual freedom challenges faced by libraries, and ways Boards can
advocate for intellectual freedom.
We also discussed the collaborations between ICPL and North Liberty to offer joint digital collections,
such as eBooks, audiobooks, language learning software, and newspaper subscriptions. While offering
joint collections expands access and saves each institution money, shared collections complicate how
our respective organizations handle community concerns about what is purchased for these collections.
North Liberty and Iowa City have similar collection development policies and handle concerns about
their collections similarly. It was a good experience to walk through our practices together.
Board Educational Opportunities
Program: Libraries as Democracy Builders: Funding, Freedom, and Civic Engagement
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Meeting Room A
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Sam Helmick, as President of the American Library
Association, will present on the role of libraries in a democratic society, discuss recent legislation
impacting local libraries, and how community members can support libraries. This program is scheduled
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the same evening as the September Board meeting. https://www.icpl.org/events/62775/libraries-
democracy-builders-funding-freedom-and-civic-engagement
Inservice Day 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025, Iowa City Public Library
While we are several months away, you are invited to join ICPL staff at our annual Inservice Day on
Friday, December 12th. The purpose of Inservice Day is to provide an opportunity for all staff to
participate in professional development. We also recognize significant anniversary milestones of our
colleagues. A staff committee is planning a full day of training and activities. More information will be
provided closer to the date as we finalize an agenda.
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, libraries foster an informed and engaged public by supporting the freedom to read,
explore, and discover; and
Whereas, libraries provide lifelong learning opportunities for all ages, from early literacy
Storytimes to college and career readiness, workforce development, and personal enrichment;
and
Whereas, public, school, and academic libraries each play a unique and complementary role
in the educational ecosystem, and a public library card is a powerful tool in every student's
backpack, expanding access to books, technology, and support beyond the classroom; and
Whereas, a library card opens the door to creativity and empowers individuals to explore their
interests, develop new skills, and connect with their communities; and
Whereas, libraries bridge cultural, economic, and generational valleys by providing
supportive spaces where people of all backgrounds gather to learn, share, and grow; and
Whereas, the library serves in partnership with multiple community driven initiatives,
municipal departments, the Public Libraries of Johnson County, as well as state and national
organizations; and
Whereas, libraries develop collections, programs, and outreach that reflect the diverse needs
of the communities they serve, and work to ensure equitable access for all; and
Whereas, libraries play a critical role in helping people navigate life's complexities by
offering trusted information, digital access, and guidance on everything from housing and
healthcare to civic engagement; and
Whereas, shared library resources support sustainability by reducing waste, conserving
resources, and helping patrons save money.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim September 2025
to be
Library Card Sign Up Month
in Iowa City, Iowa. I encourage all residents to celebrate the power of reading, sign up for a
library card, and explore the many resources available through the Iowa City Public Library and
!CPL Bookmobile.
� Mayor �/�
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 19th day of August 2025.
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Children’s Department Report
Prepared for the August 28, 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Submitted by Angela Pilkington, Children’s Services Coordinator
Summer Reading Overview
The Children’s Department continued to offer a vibrant mix of programming in July and August, as
part of our “Color Our World This Summer” 2025 Summer Reading Program (May 27–August 9, 2025).
Programs ranged from creative workshops and inclusive sensory activities to outdoor story times,
cultivating literacy, engagement, and community connection.
•Summer Reading Program remained active through August 9,
offering game cards for reading tracking and prizes, including
children's incentives (tickets to the Blank Park Zoo, a free kid’s meal
at Raising Canes, an Iowa Children’s Museum ticket, and a free
book)
We had 1,471 participants sign up and 911 finish the kids’ reading
challenge. Teens had 249 sign-ups with over 111 completing the
program. 820 Adults signed up to read and 434 completed the challenge
this summer!
A huge thank you to the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation for
their continued support of our Summer Reading Program!
•SRP Kids & Family Events
Programming continued through early August, with final events as the
Summer Reading Program concluded August 9. In total, the children’s
department had 148 programs with 9,969 in attendance this summer.
We also did and additional 41 outreach storytimes at local preschools
with 899 in attendance.
Stories in the Park- Storytimes that take place at three local parks with
the Bookmobile had 760 in attendance at 23 events.
Summer came to an end with our Last Splash of Summer at Wetherby
Park — bubbles, mega foam blaster, water fun, fire safety fun by Iowa
City Fire Dept, and lemonade by Raising Canes. A big thank you to the
Fire Department, Cane’s and to IC Parks and Rec for partnering with us!
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Summer Report for All Abilities Club
Prepared by Anne Wilmoth, Children’s and Tween Librarian
All Abilities Club took place over nine weeks this summer
from June 11 through August 6. Attendance ranged from
45-75 people each week, with a total summer attendance of
570, from elementary-aged kids through adults.
Activities included both educational and entertaining
content with many community partnerships. We learned
about powwow traditions from Amanda Cawthorn, tribally-
enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin; we
learned about the cultural traditions of Mexican lucha libre
wrestling from Latin Thunder; we arranged local, native
flowers with Kara from Lovely Bunches Farm; we extracted
DNA from strawberries with the UI Science Booster Club; we
learned about dog safety and etiquette with the K9
Ambassadors from the Iowa City Dog Obedience Club, and
much more!
We received a lot of positive feedback on this program -
including a patron who said this is his favorite place he goes to
with his dayhab program and a parent who said she was very
grateful for our program as an accessible, inclusive option for
her tween daughter as they were looking for activities over the
summer.
As part of ours and the City’s strategic plans, we were able to
offer the entire series with ASL interpreters.
New Partnership Program
We're thrilled to launch a new partnership
with the Iowa City Senior Center this
September! Introducing Grand Babies – a
heartwarming intergenerational storytime
series that brings together babies, their
caregivers, and older adults for shared
stories, songs, and interactive fun.
This unique program fosters early literacy,
meaningful social connections, and a
strong sense of belonging across
generations. Whether you're a grandparent, parent, or little one, there's something for everyone. The
program will take place monthly at the Senior Center.
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Collection Services Department Report
Prepared for the August 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
By Brent Palmer and Anne Mangano
Integrated Library System Update
The ILS is an essential piece of technology for our work at ICPL. It serves as our patron database and
the back end of our catalog. It provides a record for every item in our collection. From tracking orders
for books to checking in materials to renewing a library card to pulling monthly statistical reports, the
ILS is involved in almost everything we do. We have used the same system for decades and are in the
process of looking for a replacement. The potential goals for this project are:
•Reduce yearly costs
•Reduce staff time on workflows and maintenance
•Improve our customer support experience
•Improve patron access
•Offer more features and functionality
•Improve data security
Request for Proposal
In February we reported that we released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new ILS system. We
received a wide spectrum of proposals to evaluate. The proposals included both commercial and
open-source products. There were both domestic and international companies represented. The
vendors ranged from small non-profit organizations to medium sized private companies and even
large corporations. There was a wide spread of yearly costs associated with the proposals we received.
Over the last five months, a committee made up of staff from various departments spent many hours
evaluating the proposals. The proposals were evaluated in two stages based on guidance from the
City of Iowa City (CIC) purchasing department. The first stage considered yearly and implementation
cost, specifications and features, and company profile. Based on the criteria, we narrowed the set
down to three companies. For the second phase, we evaluated vendor demos, user testing, and library
references to rate the proposals.
We selected ByWater Solutions for their proposal of using the Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery Layer
(catalog) for a five-year contract. Information about the company and the products are excerpted and
included at the end of this report. We expect to reduce the costs associated with the ILS system by
roughly 50% over the next 5 years without any loss of features and functionality. We will assess the
other goals as we work with Koha.
Migration
The timeline calls for us to begin the migration process as soon as possible with an implementation in
March 2026. If all goes well, we will cut over to the new system at that time and continue to overlap
with our current system between March and July. This transition will represent a significant change for
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the Library in several ways. We have contracted our ILS from the same company for over 25 years. We
are interested to see how support and communication will compare to our old vendor. Instead of
being installed on our own network, the ILS will be "hosted" in the cloud. This will offload the
maintenance of these servers and hopefully increase our cyber-security posture. The new ILS is
completely web-based instead of an installed application, which means staff will be able to access the
ILS from any device, from anywhere and will eliminate the need for IT staff to maintain the application
on our workstations. The new ILS will be open source instead of a commercial product. There are pros
and cons to moving to open source; we hope that using a vendor to manage the software will
mitigate the downsides.
Most of the proposals included a discovery layer as an optional add-on. The discovery layer (which we
generally refer to as our "catalog"), is an enhanced search interface that brings together materials
stored in the ILS with other types of resources such as eBooks, eAudio, and streaming video. Initially
we decided not to include the discovery layer in this RFP process, but over the past few months, we
became convinced that we wanted to move to a hosted/supported discovery layer as well. In the end,
we decided to bundle the discovery layer into the contract. Aspen Discovery is a "distant cousin" of
the open-source platform that we currently use and support on our own but has some improvements
that we are looking forward to.
This transition period will also give us an opportunity to reexamine our many different configurations
and workflows such as interlibrary loan (ILL), purchase suggestions, ordering and processing, paging
and many more. For each one, we will look for system improvements or ways to streamline the work.
It also gives us a chance to document our decisions and changes for future needs. For these reasons,
the next nine months seem a little overwhelming but also exciting to learn new things and an
opportunity to reexamine our processes. During this period, there will be consultations with the
vendor and various kinds of training for different departments. We also opted to include “On-Site
Scoping Session” which is designed to "observe workflows firsthand, pinpoint areas for improvement,
and offer tailored recommendations to enhance your existing processes."
About ByWater Solutions
ByWater Solutions, LLC is a privately owned and funded company founded in March of 2009 by CEO
Brendan Gallagher and CRO Nathan Curulla. It has offices in Oregon and Connecticut and has grown
to support over 3,000 libraries utilizing Koha, Aspen Discovery and multiple open-source products
worldwide since its inception. Being self-funded, it has no financial affiliations with other corporate
entities and no debt. ByWater Solutions is unique for an organization of its size and range of services.
It has a long-held commitment to open standards and open source technologies and advocates these
technologies and philosophies to all of its partners. ByWater is made up of 50+ full-time employees,
all of whom take part in the support of its partner base. It is a company of librarians for librarians
supporting a product that was created by librarians for librarians.
About Koha ILS
Koha is the world's first free and open-source library system. It is a fully featured, web-based, scalable
library management system. Koha’s feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of
its users. Koha is adaptable for consortia of all sizes, multi-branch, and single-branch libraries. This
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allows libraries, whether a standalone library or a library within a consortium, to easily customize their
specific workflows such as circulation rules, library specific notices, patron categories and more. The
staff client is a web-based and responsive design, offering attractive, easy-to-use interfaces that
facilitate library workflows. Koha has comprehensive functionality including basic and advanced
options. Koha includes modules for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, serials, electronic resource
management, authorities, flexible reporting, point of sale functionality, label printing, multi-format
notices, offline circulation for when Internet access is not available, ILL connections, and much, much
more. Koha has been built by librarians for librarians and incorporates the needs of both the librarian
and assisting the patron. Koha was created over 20 years ago and is updated twice a year. Each
update includes features and enhancements driven by librarians. 149 Developers have code in Koha,
making it one of the largest open source projects in the world. There are over 30 companies around
the world who offer Koha support and development.
About Aspen Discovery
Aspen is a full-featured Discovery System that integrates with e-content and other 3rd party
providers, giving your patrons comprehensive access to all materials in one place. Aspen will work
with any major ILS product and combines your library catalog with e-content, digital archives and
enrichment from all major third-party providers. Aspen improves relevancy and ease of use, provides
native reading recommendations, displays all formats of titles within one result (FRBR) and much
more. Aspen was created to give users an improved experience over other Discovery systems with less
impact on library budgets.
Larry Parks Hired as Catalog Assistant
I am pleased to announce that Larry Parks was promoted to Library Assistant III. This position works as
a Catalog Assistant in Collection Services, providing MARC cataloging and classification for new
library materials. Larry will also work on the Children’s Desk and Bookmobile and provide programs to
children.
Larry has worked for ICPL since 1990, first as a Circulation Page and then in Maintenance. Within two
years, he was promoted to a permanent position in the Circulation Department, assisting patrons at
the desk and managing overdue notices. For most of his career at ICPL, Larry received materials and
paid invoices in the Collection Services department and worked on the Help Desk.
He started this new position on Monday, August 18th. Congratulations, Larry!
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Information Technology Department Report
Prepared for the August 2025
Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
By Brent Palmer, IT Coordinator
Gate Replacement
Earlier this year, we replaced the RFID security gates at the entrance of the lobby. This was a
requirement by the vendor for continued support for the aging hardware. The newer gates have
plexiglass dividers which look a little nicer than the old ones. Right after the installation a patron
accidentally bumped into one of the gates and cracked it a little bit. And then last month, a patron
behavioral issue led to a smashed gate. This damaged gate was replaced last week. We decided not to
replace the slightly cracked one since the damage is cosmetic and a much more expensive
component.
Cameras
The IT department is in the process of updating some of our building security cameras. Several
cameras were added to increase coverage in various parts of the second floor and in the Children’s
Room. Other cameras were upgraded to newer equipment and repositioned to improve coverage of
certain spots in the building.
The Library has about forty cameras around the building. Not all of the building is covered. They are
centered around public service desks, ingresses and areas where we tend to have conduct issues or
reduced sight lines. Access to the cameras is limited to a few senior staff positions. These cameras are
not monitored in real time, but are used for searching or accessing images after an incident has been
reported. Recorded footage is also used for detecting theft of materials or disputes about whether
materials were checked out on a certain patron card. In April of 2024, a series of cameras were added
to the downtown Ped Mall as part of a larger city project. We now also have access to several of those
cameras which were placed on or around our building. There are also a few cameras placed in the
staff areas focused on entrances in order to document any unauthorized entry into these areas either
from the outside or from the public areas. Data collected by the cameras are subject to open records
requests; the public can request footage from the Library (although there may be a service charge for
requests that involve large amounts of staff time).
Meeting Room A Microphones Replacement
Prepared by Bond Drager, A/V Specialist
Meeting Room A, our largest public meeting space received upgrades to its microphone systems,
including new tabletop, corded, and lavalier mics plus a new wireless handheld microphone. These
new items replaced decades-old equipment, including some that were used in the pre-2004 building.
Our old lavalier microphones used an old frequency band that the FCC is planning to discontinue.
They also use rechargeable batteries that have a finite lifespan and were no longer holding a charge.
Some table and corded microphones needed replacement because several of them had broken over
the years and were non-functioning. We were able to get a couple of replacement microphone stands
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as well. Shortly after we placed the order, our single wireless handheld microphone stopped working
and it was convenient to share with staff that even though we had a broken microphone, a
replacement order was already in progress.
Hearing Accessibility Upgrades
Prepared by Bond Drager, A/V Specialist
A few years ago, we completed installation of a hearing loop system in Meeting Room A and the
Storytime Room. We’ve received excellent feedback about these systems, so we decided to pursue
adding this technology to the rest of our meeting rooms. More information about hearing loop
technology is available at https://www.hearingloss.org/find-help/hearing-assistive-
technology/hearing-loop-technology. We were able to procure a portable hearing loop that can be
used in any of our smaller meeting rooms. We also decided to install a permanent loop system with a
ceiling microphone in the boardroom.
In the Boardroom, most of the installation was completed August 12th. We are waiting on one part of
the equipment to arrive. One question we have received is whether Auracast technology would have
made more sense than a hearing loop. After researching and consulting with our vendor, we learned
that Auracast technology is not yet ready to be a main option for hearing assistance. It does not meet
ADA requirements because of latency and quality issues. Our vendor estimates it may be about ten
more years before Auracast catches up with hearing loop technology. Our vendor did include a small
Auracast transmitter in our new boardroom system which has a 30-foot range.
If you have more questions about this technology or would like to try it out, we have listening
receivers available so that anyone can hear what the hearing loop sounds like. Our IT staff would be
happy to show it to you.
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Development Department Report
Prepared for August 28, 2025
Meeting of the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
Katie Roche, Development Director
Annual review of supportICPL.org
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation’s annual review of our now year and half old website
revealed that the original architectural design continues to serve the organization with its original layout
and adaptability. Minimal edits were needed and no edits to the infrastructure are required. Visit
www.supportICPL.org to learn more about the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation!
Collaboration, Community, & Craft
Join us Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm,
in Meeting Room A for Collaboration, Community & Craft,
an ICPL Friends Foundation co-sponsored event.
Part of the Iowa City Songwriters Festival, this panel is
hosted by Katie Roche, Director of the ICPL Friends
Foundation. The panel features leadership from the Family
Folk Machine — Jean Littlejohn (Artistic and Executive
Director), Alma Drake (Associate Director and veteran
songwriter with a 50-year career), and Nicole Upchurch
(Director of Kids’ Curriculum and musician with The
Feralings and Awful Purdies). Together, they’ll share insights
into building musical community through intergenerational
collaboration and creative process. Unlike traditional choirs,
Family Folk Machine works with its members to shape
original songs into choral arrangements, empowering
songwriters and celebrating collective creativity. Enjoy
coffee, juice, and pastries while learning how this beloved
Iowa City group weaves song, connection, and craft into its work.
Register at: https://www.icpl.org/events/61781/collaboration-community-craft
Tour de Book Bike – reflections from Katie Roche,
Development Coordinator
This summer, most Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM found me outside the Library on the Ped Mall
with the Book Bike—calling out, “Take a free book to keep!” and "Just a little library love today!", to
attract folks over to explore the Book Bike, which I like to call "our cutest outreach vehicle" - don't tell
the Bookmobile!
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in collaboration with
Saturday, September 6, 2025 -10:30 to noon
Gather at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Roam A for complimentary
pastries, coffee, and juice + a conversa t ion about songwriting thot builds
community ond connection, with leadership from Family Folk Machine
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On hand, I had information about our Summer Reading Program, free Library discards (originally sold to
the Friends Foundation) to take and keep, free bookmarks loaded with Library info, and the desire to
have conversations about what our Library has to offer. What I got in return was a lot of Library joy:
-The thrill of discovery — finding the exact book,
film, or resource you didn’t even know you
needed.
-A sense of belonging — feeling welcomed, safe,
and included, no matter who you are.
-Unlimited possibilities — realizing that a library
card opens doors to knowledge, creativity, and
community.
-Connection — meeting others at programs,
sharing ideas, or simply knowing you’re part of
something bigger.
-Small sensory pleasures — climate-controlled
comfort in a beautiful setting, the quiet hum of
study, the friendly smile from a librarian.
In other words, library joy is the blend of personal
delight and communal warmth that libraries
uniquely create—part treasure hunt, part safe
haven, part launchpad for dreams.
And, I was able to send folks in to the Help Desk to quickly reactivate their card, let folks know that their
late fees were forgiven and to not let that stop them from using their card, and I met a lot of adorable
kids who took picking out a book to take home very seriously. If you've never seen a furrowed eyebrow
over a book about astronauts vs. a book about a skateboarding dinosaur, you're missing out!
Thank you for visiting me at the Book Bike, for sharing your library love, and for supporting our Library!
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Iowa City will retain UNESCO City of Literature status
Megan Woolard | July 25, 2025, 4:12 PM
https://www.thegazette.com/news/iowa-city-will-retain-unesco-city-of-literature-status/
The Trump administration announced this week it will withdraw the U.S. from UNESCO next year
IOWA CITY — Iowa City’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature will not be affected by the
Trump administration’s announcement that the U.S. is leaving the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO,
effective December 2026.
“Once we have the designation, whether our country is a member of UNESCO or not, doesn't really
affect the designation like that. There is a relationship between our city and UNESCO,” said John
Kenyon, executive director of Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature. “It's ideal if your country is a
member of UNESCO, obviously, but it's not a requirement.”
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UNESCO preserves cultural heritage through its UNESCO World Heritage Sites program, which
recognizes significant landmarks for protection, ranging from the Taj Mahal to Egypt's pyramids of
Giza and the Grand Canyon National Park. The agency also empowers education and science across
the globe.
Iowa City was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008, becoming the first city in the United
States and the third City of Literature worldwide. Through the designation Iowa City is part of the
network of Creative cities through UNESCO and collaborates on a global scale.
The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO comes two years after the Biden
administration rejoined following a controversial, five-year absence that began during President
Donald Trump’s first term. The White House cited similar concerns as it did in 2018, saying it believes
U.S. involvement is not in its national interest and accusing the agency of promoting anti-Israel
speech because of its 2011 decision to admit Palestine as a UNESCO Member State.
UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay said the U.S. decision was expected and that the agency
“has prepared for it.”
“This decision contradicts the fundamental principles of multilateralism, and may affect first and
foremost our many partners in the United States of America — communities seeking site inscription
on the World Heritage List, Creative City status, and University Chairs,” Audrey Azoulay, director-
general of UNESCO, said in a news release.
The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature nonprofit will continue its operations, supporting writers and
promoting literary exchange throughout the city.
“We're here in Iowa City, still doing our work, still collaborating with and communicating with the
other cities in our network, maintaining Iowa City's place on the map in terms of being a place for
literature and for culture. But it is now not a national priority,” Kenyon said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Comments: megan.woolard@thegazette.com
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Iowa marks second year of elementary cursive handwriting
requirement
Jocelyn Peshia | August 18, 2025, 6:57 PM
https://www.kcrg.com/2025/08/18/iowa-marks-second-year-elementary-cursive-handwriting-requirement/
The Iowa Reading Research Center has released a free cursive instruction online tool with videos and
worksheets
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Third graders in Iowa will begin their second year of cursive handwriting
education this school year due to a June 2024 change to the state education board’s requirements.
In 2010, the introduction of Common Core curriculum standards ended required cursive handwriting
education in many states, including Iowa.
For some children, that meant an end to being able to read birthday cards from grandparents, writing
their own signature and understanding historical documents like the Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution.
One Iowa City librarian said knowing cursive is instrumental in understanding and interacting with
history.
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“It lets you go back and read the primary source document to figure out if it was taken out of context
or if it was translated correctly,” said Beth Fisher, an adult program librarian at the Iowa City Public
Library.
As of last summer, the state’s education board now mandates cursive instruction to be introduced in
second grade and mastered in third grade.
To aid in the rollout, the Iowa Reading Research Center at the University of Iowa created a free online
tool called CLIFTER (Cursive Letter Identification and Formation for Transcription and Early Reading) to
provide resources to teachers and parents.
CLIFTER is accessible through the Iowa Reading Research Center website and includes video modules
and printable worksheets to help students practice phonics. The center also provides LIFTER for
standard handwriting practice.
The center’s director Shawn Datchuk said that according to the Iowa Statewide Assessment, roughly a
quarter to a third of students are struggling with literacy, even after low scores during the pandemic.
This matches nationwide downtrends in English/language arts testing.
Now, with a greater focus on handwriting in the elementary years, reading comprehension levels
could improve.
“What seems to be beneficial is that if we have handwriting instruction, if we teach kids how to form
letters, the letter names, the letter sounds, that can contribute to their reading development as well,”
said Datchuk.
Copyright 2025 KCRG. All rights reserved.
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Fully Booked at ICPL: Reads for the whole family
Amanda Ray | July 23, 2025
https://littlevillagemag.com/fully-booked-at-icpl-reads-for-the-whole-family/
We all have a unique relationship with our family. Some of us get along really well, others not so
much. Whether a fictional family feels familiar or foreign to you, family dynamics make for compelling
stories. Here are some reading suggestions that represent a variety of family dynamics.
Worry by Alexandra Tanner is a newer fiction book that takes place just before and during the time of
COVID. A pair of sisters, both going through their own adulting journeys, end up living together and
have to reconcile their expectations with the realities and limitations of their lives. It’s darkly funny,
with a dry wit that millennials and older zoomers will identify with for sure. Their mother flutters in
and out of the story as well, and you can tell how the sisters are the way they are from how their
mother acts.
Visitations by Corey Egbert is also new: a graphic autobiographical novel of a time during the author’s
teen years after his parents’ divorce when his mother’s accusations against his father got more and
more intense. The family ends up on a road trip, and the author navigates dealing with adolescence,
his relationship with his parents and extended family, and how his religious faith factors into all of it.
You really empathize with the young man and hope things turn out OK for him.
Another memoir, Tasha by Brian Morton, focuses on the author’s relationship with his aging mother
as he takes charge of her care. He reflects on the trouble he’s had with his mother, but also
recognizes what a wonderful and vibrant person she’s been — how she’s the kind of teacher we all
wish we had, or would want our children to have. His mother is a highly entertaining character, and
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it’s great fun to get to know her as she and her son butt heads and figure out how to make each
other happy in this stage of life.
If you’re interested in how decisions made in the past affect later generations, Homegoing by Yaa
Gyasi is a perfect pick. It follows two sisters from Ghana — one who ends up in a life of privilege, one
who is enslaved — and traces how past decisions reverberate across seven generations.
Amanda Ray is a librarian at the Iowa City Public Library. She loves to help patrons find their new
favorite reads and learn how to use their smartphones. This article was originally published in Little
Village’s July 2025 issue.
To suggest an update, email editor@littlevillagemag.com.
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If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Jen Royer, Iowa City
Public Library, at 319-887-6003 or jennifer-royer@icpl.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to
meet your access needs.
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2025
2nd Floor – Boardroom
Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM
DRAFT
Robin Paetzold - President
Dan Stevenson - Vice President
Claire Matthews - Secretary
Bonnie Boothroy
Joseph Massa
Kelcey Patrick-Ferree
John Raeburn
Cory Schweigel-Skeers
Kalmia Strong
Members Present: Bonnie Boothroy, Joseph Massa, Claire Matthews, Kelsey Patrick-Ferree, John
Raeburn, Robin Paetzold (remote), Cory Schweigel-Skeers, Dan Stevenson, Kalmia Strong.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Anne Mangano, Jason Paulios, Brent Palmer, Angie Pilkington, Amanda Ray, Katie
Roche.
Guests Present: Gary Sanders.
Call Meeting to Order. Stevenson called the meeting to order at 5:08 PM. A quorum was present.
Introductions were made for the new members.
Approval of July 24, 2025 Board Meeting Agenda. Stevenson asked for approval of the
agenda. Raeburn made the motion, Boothroy seconded. Motion passed.
Public Discussion. Stevenson shared board policy on public comment. Gary Sanders approached the
Board. He said he’s been a resident since 1978 and has had lots of contact with the previous library
directors. He urged the Board to appoint Anne Mangano as the permanent library director.
Items to be Discussed.
Strategic Planning Update. Mangano gave an update of the strategic plan, reviewing the last six
months. This is a public document, but intended for the library board, and will be presented differently
for other audiences. Raeburn passed out a document with changes that had not been sent out
previously and is primarily grammatical errors and diction. Patrick-Ferree commented on hearing loop
updates and asked if the library has reached out to local audiologists to inform their patients. Roche
suggested the Foundation could assist with getting the word out. Mangano said we have the existing
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Public Library, at 319-887-6003 or jennifer-royer@icpl.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to
meet your access needs.
technology available and will adopt improvements as they are developed.
Library Board of Trustees Annual Report. Stevenson asked for feedback or thoughts. Paetzold said
this was a collaboration between the Board and staff. Mangano said it will come back in August and
changes can be adopted. Boothroy suggested adding collaboration between the library and other city
departments. Stevenson passed to Raeburn for diction and usage suggestions. Raeburn discussed the
requested changes from the shared document of edits. An edited report will be shared in the August
board packet for approval.
Staff Reports.
Interim Director’s Report. Mangano discussed open meetings and records training and will send new
dates as they come up from Iowa Public Information Board. Matthews recommended the training.
Mangano added city council may require it.
Departmental Reports: Adult Services. Paetzold asked if Paulios is satisfied with the numbers from the
Summer Reading Program. Paulios said completions are down, but it doesn’t feel that way from the
responses seen at the service desks. The biggest change was to the completion prize. We are no longer
giving out paperback books for financial reasons. The library decided to put the Friends gift toward
program experiences, and offering a coupon to the Book End as a completion prize. Paulios has ideas
for tweaking it for next year. Roche said coupons have been redeemed very happily at the Book End,
and also increased sales, so Friends are happy to continue offering it. Matthews asked if Book End
differing from the Library’s open hours was an issue. Roche responded that there aren’t enough
volunteers to keep it open the same hours. Paulios said the coupon worked really well during the
weekend book sale. Program attendance is the same or higher than previous years.
Community & Access Services. Helmick not present, addressing the United Nations (noted in director
report), Pilkington was available to answer questions. Pilkington mentioned the upcoming public
reception for Helmick. Boothroy asked for a rundown of the event.
Development Report. Roche mentioned the gift for the snack program with more details coming in the
next board packet. Matthews thanked the Foundation for all the work they do and that it was great to
see budget lines increase.
President’s Report. Paetzold mentioned the open position on the board of trustees, and someone to
join the Friends Foundation. Also mentioned the working group for hiring the new director and that
there will be updates in August.
Announcements from Members.
Foundation Updates. FY26 Memorandum of Understanding between the Friends Foundation
Board of Directors and the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees. This will be approved and
signed later.
Advocacy Updates. Paetzold and Matthews have no updates. Paetzold asked for the new members to
be involved in the fall. Matthews said it’s based on how the legislative session goes, and it’s not a year-
round commitment. They post value statements, advocate and support the staff. Roche added that the
Iowa Library Association Government Affairs committee is working to turn around interpretation of
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Public Library, at 319-887-6003 or jennifer-royer@icpl.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to
meet your access needs.
legislation in a more timely manner, and members can get on that mailing list for those
communications. Paetzold asked when new board members get added to ILA. Mangano will discuss
with Jen Royer. Mangano said there’s an opportunity in December to talk to Johnson County officials.
Stevenson is stepping down to run for school board effective August 1st. He thanked the staff for all the
help, and the board for the collegiality and strong work. Paetzold asked if the library is reopening search
or using previous applications. Mangano said they will post again on August 5th.
Communications. None.
Consent Agenda. Stevenson asked for comments and approval. Motion to approve from Massa,
seconded by Boothroy. Motion passed.
Set Agenda Order for August Meeting. Continuing education on intellectual freedom,
appointment of new vice-president and foundation board roles, and adoption of the trustee’s annual
report are on the docket for August. Paetzold said there may be an item on director position discussion.
Matthews asked Paulios for brief updates on Summer Reading.
Paetzold thanked Stevenson for his time served on the board.
Adjournment. Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 5:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Ray
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meet your access needs.
Nominating Committee
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2025
2nd Floor – Boardroom
Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
DRAFT
Bonnie Boothroy - Chair
Joseph Massa
Claire Matthews
Members Present: Bonnie Boothroy, Joseph Massa, Claire Matthews.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jason Paulios.
Guests Present: None.
Call Meeting to Order. Boothroy called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
Approval of August 5, 2025 Nominating Committee Meeting Agenda. Matthews
made a motion to approve the August 5, 2025 Nominating Committee agenda. Massa seconded. All in
favor 3-0.
Public Discussion. None.
Items to be Discussed.
Identify a candidate to recommend to the Board of Trustees for the position of Vice President.
Boothroy and Matthews recommended Massa. Massa accepted. Boothroy made a motion to nominate
Massa. Massa abstained from voting. 2-0 passed.
There was a conversation about the Friends Foundation Board representative. It was decided it was not
the committee’s job to assign but Massa agreed he’d be available for another year for that Board.
Adjournment.
Respectfully submitted,
Jason Paulios
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550110 Library Administration
10550110 432060 Consultant Services
010527 ENGBERG ANDERSON INC 25385200-1 0 2025 13 INV P 2,960.00 071825 315183 Admin/Building Cons
ACCOUNT TOTAL 2,960.00
10550110 432080 Other Professional Services
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253289SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 30.00 071825 315208 J Paulios Visa 7/22
014353 ONE SOURCE THE BACKG 2022183385 0 2025 13 INV P 690.00 071125 57540 BACKGROUND CHECKS F
ACCOUNT TOTAL 720.00
10550110 435055 Mail & Delivery
012264 MAILBOXES OF IOWA CI 675815 0 2025 13 INV P 172.43 071825 315233 Admin/Tracking Pack
ACCOUNT TOTAL 172.43
10550110 449260 Parking
000111 Mary Lou Hillery 032625 0 2025 13 INV P 38.00 071125 314911 Admin/Volunteer Par
000111 Laura Zieglowsky 070125 0 2025 13 INV P 42.00 071125 314910 Admin/Volunteer Par
000111 Deb Schultz 070125DS 0 2025 13 INV P 16.00 071125 314909 Admin/Volunteer Par
000111 Nancy Holland 070125NH 0 2025 13 INV P 52.00 071125 314912 Admin/Volunteer Par
000111 Meredith Rich-Chappe 070725 0 2025 13 INV P 22.00 071825 315230 Admin/Volunteer Par
170.00
ACCOUNT TOTAL 170.00
10550110 452010 Office Supplies
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253248 0 2025 13 INV P 394.55 071825 315207 J Royer Visa 7/22/2
ACCOUNT TOTAL 394.55
10550110 469360 Food and Beverages
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253248 0 2025 13 INV P 119.04 071825 315207 J Royer Visa 7/22/2
ACCOUNT TOTAL 119.04
ORG 10550110 TOTAL 4,536.02
10550121 Library Bldg Maint - Public
10550121 438030 Electricity
010319 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY 569063826 0 2025 13 INV P 15,106.80 072525 57686 123 S LINN ST
ACCOUNT TOTAL 15,106.80
10550121 438070 Heating Fuel/Gas
010319 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY 569063826 0 2025 13 INV P 1,702.97 072525 57686 123 S LINN ST
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,702.97
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Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550121 442020 Structure R&M Services
010823 SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR 90651911 0 2025 13 INV P 575.00 071825 57630 Elevator Maintenanc
ACCOUNT TOTAL 575.00
10550121 445330 Other Waste Disposal
013663 REPUBLIC SERVICES OF 0897-001057223 0 2025 13 INV P 177.41 071125 314952 Refuse & Recycling
ACCOUNT TOTAL 177.41
10550121 449160 Other Rentals
010627 CINTAS CORPORATION 4234377039 0 2025 13 INV P 223.25 070325 314681 FAC/Sanitary suppli
010627 CINTAS CORPORATION 4235794868 0 2025 13 INV P 223.25 071825 315161 FAC/Sanitary suppli
446.50
ACCOUNT TOTAL 446.50
10550121 452040 Sanitation & Indust Supplies
010290 LENOCH AND CILEK ACE 377851/3 0 2025 13 INV P 856.28 070325 314720 FAC/Trash bags & sa
010570 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIB 307081 0 2025 13 INV P 1,461.00 072525 315468 FAC/Vacuum Parts
010627 CINTAS CORPORATION 4234377039 0 2025 13 INV P 330.62 070325 314681 FAC/Sanitary suppli
010627 CINTAS CORPORATION 4235794868 0 2025 13 INV P 412.91 071825 315161 FAC/Sanitary suppli
743.53
ACCOUNT TOTAL 3,060.81
10550121 463040 Water/Sewer Chemicals
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253297 0 2025 13 INV P 410.21 071825 315204 B Gehrke Visa 7/22/
010290 LENOCH AND CILEK ACE 377880/3 0 2025 13 INV P 613.12 071825 315229 FAC/Salt softener a
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,023.33
ORG 10550121 TOTAL 22,092.82
10550140 Library Computer Systems
10550140 432060 Consultant Services
015282 PROCIRCULAR INC 5077 0 2025 13 INV P 5,000.00 071125 57545 IT/Incident Respons
ACCOUNT TOTAL 5,000.00
10550140 438130 Cell Phone/Data Services
010482 VERIZON WIRELESS 6115691590 0 2025 13 INV P 263.68 070325 314815 IT/Verizon Wireless
010482 VERIZON WIRELESS 6118203500 0 2025 13 INV P 47.36 080125 316194 IT/Verizon
311.04
ACCOUNT TOTAL 311.04
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Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550140 438140 Internet Fees
014293 IMON COMMUNICATIONS 4204843 0 2025 13 INV P 302.79 070325 314714 IT/Internet Service
ACCOUNT TOTAL 302.79
10550140 443020 Office Equipment R&M Services
014150 ADVANCED BUSINESS SY INV427231 0 2025 13 INV P 282.53 072525 57653 IT/Sharp
ACCOUNT TOTAL 282.53
10550140 444080 Software R&M Services
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253305 0 2025 13 INV P 2,284.79 071825 315205 B Palmer Visa 7/22/
016644 CENTER FOR INTERNET INV-250625-0067621 0 2025 13 INV P 995.00 070325 314678 IT/MS-ISAC Membersh
ACCOUNT TOTAL 3,279.79
10550140 455120 Misc Computer Hardware
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253305 0 2025 13 INV P 791.99 071825 315205 B Palmer Visa 7/22/
ACCOUNT TOTAL 791.99
ORG 10550140 TOTAL 9,968.14
10550151 Lib Public Services - Adults
10550151 432080 Other Professional Services
017333 ROSSITER, EMILY 062425 0 2025 13 INV P 100.00 071825 315270 AS/Bur Oak Honorari
ACCOUNT TOTAL 100.00
10550151 445250 Inter-Library Loans
000119 Lincoln Library 051425 0 2025 13 INV P 49.99 070325 314737 AS/Lost ILL fee
000119 Interlibrary Loan 061125 0 2025 13 INV P 16.00 071125 314927 AS/Lost ILL book
000119 Keck Memorial Librar 426 0 2025 13 INV P 25.00 081525 317005 AS/Lost ILL
90.99
ACCOUNT TOTAL 90.99
10550151 469320 Miscellaneous Supplies
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0822253289SRP 0 2025 13 INV P -89.90 081525 316954 J Paulios Visa 8/22
ACCOUNT TOTAL -89.90
ORG 10550151 TOTAL 101.09
10550152 Lib Public Services - Children
10550152 432080 Other Professional Services
017171 LODH, ANJALI 052825 0 2025 13 INV P 75.00 070325 314721 CHI/May Sunday Ches
017185 CAPRON, MARK AARON 050525 0 2025 13 INV P 60.00 070325 314677 CHI/May Chess Club
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Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT TOTAL 135.00
10550152 445140 Outside Printing
010355 OLD CAPITOL SCREEN P 21101 0 2025 13 INV P 2,000.00 071825 57622 CHI/5,000 stickers
010355 OLD CAPITOL SCREEN P 21102 0 2025 13 INV P 2,000.00 071825 57622 CHI/5,000 stickers
4,000.00
ACCOUNT TOTAL 4,000.00
10550152 449280 Misc Services & Charges
013572 HANDS UP COMMUNICATI 442986 0 2025 13 INV P 262.50 071125 314883 CHI/6/18 Interpreti
013572 HANDS UP COMMUNICATI 443049 0 2025 13 INV P 225.00 071825 315199 CHI/Sign language s
487.50
ACCOUNT TOTAL 487.50
10550152 469320 Miscellaneous Supplies
010125 BLICK ART MATERIALS 278260 0 2025 13 INV P 8.80 071825 315153 CHI/Paper for Junet
010125 BLICK ART MATERIALS 278377 0 2025 13 INV P 20.69 080125 315842 CHI/Jewelry pliars
010125 BLICK ART MATERIALS 278392 0 2025 13 INV P 70.56 072525 315462 CHI/Paint
100.05
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253271SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 34.88 071825 315203 A Pilkington Visa 7
ACCOUNT TOTAL 134.93
10550152 469360 Food and Beverages
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253271SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 24.47 071825 315203 A Pilkington Visa 7
ACCOUNT TOTAL 24.47
ORG 10550152 TOTAL 4,781.90
10550159 Lib Public Srvs-Comm Access
10550159 435059 Advertising
011328 LITTLE VILLAGE 1045 0 2025 13 INV P 2,072.68 071125 57531 CAS/Ads
ACCOUNT TOTAL 2,072.68
10550159 445140 Outside Printing
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0822253255 0 2025 13 INV P 39.33 081525 316959 S Helmick Visa 8/22
ACCOUNT TOTAL 39.33
10550159 448030 Community Events Funding
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253248 0 2025 13 INV P 93.07 071825 315207 J Royer Visa 7/22/2
ACCOUNT TOTAL 93.07
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Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550159 449280 Misc Services & Charges
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0822253255 0 2025 13 INV P 1,473.40 081525 316959 S Helmick Visa 8/22
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,473.40
10550159 452010 Office Supplies
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253248 0 2025 13 INV P 377.70 071825 315207 J Royer Visa 7/22/2
ACCOUNT TOTAL 377.70
10550159 469320 Miscellaneous Supplies
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253248 0 2025 13 INV P 61.80 071825 315207 J Royer Visa 7/22/2
014495 THE LIBRARY STORE IN 740493 0 2025 13 INV P 646.56 080125 58127 CAS/2 DVD unlockers
ACCOUNT TOTAL 708.36
ORG 10550159 TOTAL 4,764.54
10550160 Library Collection Services
10550160 445140 Outside Printing
010373 PIP PRINTING N201618 0 2025 13 INV P 96.81 070325 57470 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 96.81
10550160 445270 Library Material R&M Services
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039117593 0 2025 13 INV P 30.56 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039118155 0 2025 13 INV P 7.74 070325 314673 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039118632 0 2025 13 INV P 36.79 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039121648 0 2025 13 INV P 87.86 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039121797 0 2025 13 INV P 7.30 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039125174 0 2025 13 INV P 36.26 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039128723 0 2025 13 INV P 21.44 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039129560 0 2025 13 INV P 19.35 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039132764 0 2025 13 INV P 29.27 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039133090 0 2025 13 INV P 30.91 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039133483 0 2025 13 INV P 148.34 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039137108 0 2025 13 INV P 29.00 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039137700 0 2025 13 INV P 6.10 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039143077 0 2025 13 INV P 12.66 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039143145 0 2025 13 INV P .50 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039143317 0 2025 13 INV P 7.95 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039145850 0 2025 13 INV P 12.90 071125 314835 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039145886 0 2025 13 INV P 47.50 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039147339 0 2025 13 INV P 26.82 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039147453 0 2025 13 INV P 22.38 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039148987 0 2025 13 INV P 28.87 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039151796 0 2025 13 INV P 7.24 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039154466 0 2025 13 INV P 11.86 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
669.60
Agenda Item 9C-5
84
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT TOTAL 669.60
10550160 469110 Misc Processing Supplies
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C H672652DM 0 2025 13 INV P 6.70 070325 314674 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010510 DEMCO INC 7661517 0 2025 13 INV P 285.38 071125 314857 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507395474 0 2025 13 INV P 455.86 071125 314925 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 747.94
ORG 10550160 TOTAL 1,514.35
10550210 Library Children's Materials
10550210 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039118631 0 2025 13 INV P 181.68 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039121647 0 2025 13 INV P 1,123.03 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039122766 0 2025 13 INV P 31.94 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039123141 0 2025 13 INV P 5.20 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039129559 0 2025 13 INV P 257.49 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039132763 0 2025 13 INV P 219.31 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039133482 0 2025 13 INV P 406.22 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039137107 0 2025 13 INV P 352.47 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039143144 0 2025 13 INV P 8.78 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039143316 0 2025 13 INV P 167.95 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039145885 0 2025 13 INV P 212.14 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039147338 0 2025 13 INV P 211.20 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039147452 0 2025 13 INV P 354.08 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
3,531.49
010531 GALE GROUP 999100588697 0 2025 13 INV P 19.99 071125 314874 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010531 GALE GROUP 999100623886 0 2025 13 INV P 37.48 071125 314874 LIBRARY MATERIALS
57.47
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88681024 0 2025 13 INV P 82.83 071125 314888 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88720821 0 2025 13 INV P 241.37 071125 314888 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88853419 0 2025 13 INV P 163.77 071125 314888 LIBRARY MATERIALS
487.97
ACCOUNT TOTAL 4,076.93
10550210 477070 eBooks
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196475 0 2025 13 INV P 75.45 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199760 0 2025 13 INV P 91.98 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
167.43
ACCOUNT TOTAL 167.43
Agenda Item 9C-6
85
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550210 477110 Audio (Digital)
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196474 0 2025 13 INV P 50.00 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196512 0 2025 13 INV P 69.99 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199665 0 2025 13 INV P 213.00 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199764 0 2025 13 INV P 171.47 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
504.46
ACCOUNT TOTAL 504.46
10550210 477120 Audio (Read-Along)
016642 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS 503841 0 2025 13 INV P 2,092.99 071125 314946 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 2,092.99
10550210 477160 Video (DVD)
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507306255 0 2025 13 INV P 11.24 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507340106 0 2025 13 INV P 151.43 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507372219 0 2025 13 INV P 125.14 071125 314925 LIBRARY MATERIALS
287.81
ACCOUNT TOTAL 287.81
ORG 10550210 TOTAL 7,129.62
10550220 Library Adult Materials
10550220 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253263 0 2025 13 INV P 68.68 071825 315206 A Mangano Visa 7/22
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2038905598 0 2025 13 INV P 1,008.89 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039117314 0 2025 13 INV P 62.10 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039117592 0 2025 13 INV P 368.14 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039118154 0 2025 13 INV P 97.72 070325 314673 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039118631 0 2025 13 INV P 228.97 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039121796 0 2025 13 INV P 56.17 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039123141 0 2025 13 INV P 53.60 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039125173 0 2025 13 INV P 436.86 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039128722 0 2025 13 INV P 225.73 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039133089 0 2025 13 INV P 413.00 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039133482 0 2025 13 INV P 888.09 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039137699 0 2025 13 INV P 78.07 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039143076 0 2025 13 INV P 89.31 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039145849 0 2025 13 INV P 159.50 071125 314835 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039145885 0 2025 13 INV P 329.95 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039148986 0 2025 13 INV P 359.36 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039151795 0 2025 13 INV P 91.19 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039154465 0 2025 13 INV P 146.24 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
5,092.89
Agenda Item 9C-7
86
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
010520 CENTER POINT PUBLISH 2170263 0 2025 13 INV P 146.22 071125 314841 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010531 GALE GROUP 999100588697 0 2025 13 INV P 222.33 071125 314874 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88681024 0 2025 13 INV P 96.98 071125 314888 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88720821 0 2025 13 INV P 206.14 071125 314888 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88853419 0 2025 13 INV P 49.97 071125 314888 LIBRARY MATERIALS
353.09
016642 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS 503841 0 2025 13 INV P 76.94 071125 314946 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 5,960.15
10550220 477070 eBooks
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196425 0 2025 13 INV P 1,349.39 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196476 0 2025 13 INV P 27.50 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199762 0 2025 13 INV P 27.50 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199763 0 2025 13 INV P 1,258.12 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA25198662 0 2025 13 INV P 27.50 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
2,690.01
ACCOUNT TOTAL 2,690.01
10550220 477100 Audio (Compact Disc)
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507291279 0 2025 13 INV P 43.77 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507318726 0 2025 13 INV P 11.69 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
55.46
ACCOUNT TOTAL 55.46
10550220 477110 Audio (Digital)
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196445 0 2025 13 INV P 866.67 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196479 0 2025 13 INV P 545.45 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196511 0 2025 13 INV P 69.99 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25196514 0 2025 13 INV P 153.98 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199626 0 2025 13 INV P 152.00 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199758 0 2025 13 INV P 755.24 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25199761 0 2025 13 INV P 1,696.76 071125 314938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA25198662 0 2025 13 INV P 151.88 070325 314747 LIBRARY MATERIALS
4,391.97
ACCOUNT TOTAL 4,391.97
10550220 477160 Video (DVD)
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507306254 0 2025 13 INV P 156.04 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507306255 0 2025 13 INV P 159.60 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507340106 0 2025 13 INV P 315.59 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507340107 0 2025 13 INV P 123.10 070325 314731 LIBRARY MATERIALS
Agenda Item 9C-8
87
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507372217 0 2025 13 INV P 43.98 071125 314925 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507372219 0 2025 13 INV P 263.15 071125 314925 LIBRARY MATERIALS
1,061.46
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,061.46
10550220 477250 Streaming Media/PPU
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507399004 0 2025 13 INV P 3,661.46 071125 314924 LIBRARY MATERIALS
015034 KANOPY INC 458356 0 2025 13 INV P 2,504.00 071125 314903 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 6,165.46
10550220 477330 Serial (Print)
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253263 0 2025 13 INV P 40.00 071825 315206 A Mangano Visa 7/22
ACCOUNT TOTAL 40.00
ORG 10550220 TOTAL 20,364.51
FUND 1000 General TOTAL:75,252.99
Agenda Item 9C-9
88
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550320 Library Board Enterprise
10550320 443020 Office Equipment R&M Services
010216 RICOH USA INC 5071636167 0 2025 13 INV P 42.11 072525 57695 LBE/Public Printing
014150 ADVANCED BUSINESS SY INV427231 0 2025 13 INV P 90.79 072525 57653 IT/Sharp
ACCOUNT TOTAL 132.90
ORG 10550320 TOTAL 132.90
10550350 Enrich Iowa
10550350 435059 Advertising
011328 LITTLE VILLAGE 1045 0 2025 13 INV P 267.32 071125 57531 CAS/Ads
ACCOUNT TOTAL 267.32
10550350 469320 Miscellaneous Supplies
017366 PLAYSCAPES LLC in106152 0 2025 13 INV P 2,082.50 070325 314752 Enrich Iowa/Mini Bo
ACCOUNT TOTAL 2,082.50
ORG 10550350 TOTAL 2,349.82
10550420 Library Designated Gifts
10550420 469320 047 Miscellaneous Supplies
010125 BLICK ART MATERIALS 277337SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 13.49 081525 316897 DG/Cardstock CSRP $
010125 BLICK ART MATERIALS 278168SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 227.44 081525 316897 DG/SRP and Pride su
010125 BLICK ART MATERIALS 278260SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 8.80 081525 316897 DG/Bookwalk paper C
010125 BLICK ART MATERIALS 278377SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 20.69 081525 316897 DG/SRP supplies CSR
270.42
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253271SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 273.19 071825 315203 A Pilkington Visa 7
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253289SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 1,731.04 071825 315208 J Paulios Visa 7/22
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0822253289SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 567.71 081525 316954 J Paulios Visa 8/22
2,571.94
015229 TIPPI TOES 062725SRP 0 2025 13 INV P 125.00 071125 314973 DG/SRP story time C
ACCOUNT TOTAL 2,967.36
ORG 10550420 TOTAL 2,967.36
10550430 Library Undesignated Gifts
10550430 469320 Miscellaneous Supplies
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253248 0 2025 13 INV P 75.00 071825 315207 J Royer Visa 7/22/2
ACCOUNT TOTAL 75.00
ORG 10550430 TOTAL 75.00
Agenda Item 9C-10
89
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550510 Library Children's Materials -
10550510 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039145885 0 2025 13 INV P 55.76 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88720821 0 2025 13 INV P 21.98 071125 314888 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 77.74
ORG 10550510 TOTAL 77.74
10550520 Library Adult Materials - Gift
10550520 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2038905598 0 2025 13 INV P 26.60 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039117314 0 2025 13 INV P 66.09 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039143076 0 2025 13 INV P 28.49 071125 314836 LIBRARY MATERIALS
121.18
ACCOUNT TOTAL 121.18
ORG 10550520 TOTAL 121.18
FUND 1001 Library Gifts TOTAL:5,724.00
Agenda Item 9C-11
90
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements, FY25, Period 13, End of Year
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550800 Library Replacement Reserve
10550800 444080 Software R&M Services
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253305 0 2025 13 INV P 302.49 071825 315205 B Palmer Visa 7/22/
016427 MICROSOFT CORPORATIO G101448047 0 2025 13 INV P 3,524.59 072525 57685 LRR/Microsoft Azure
ACCOUNT TOTAL 3,827.08
10550800 455120 Misc Computer Hardware
010199 HILLS BANK AND TRUST 0722253305 0 2025 13 INV P 396.06 071825 315205 B Palmer Visa 7/22/
ACCOUNT TOTAL 396.06
ORG 10550800 TOTAL 4,223.14
FUND 1006 Library Replacement Reserves TOTAL:4,223.14
____________________________________________
Robin Paetzold, President
____________________________________________
Claire Matthews, Secretary
Agenda Item 9C-12
91
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements: July 1 to July 31, 2025
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
10550110 Library Administration
10550110 449060 Dues & Memberships
016906 GREATER IOWA CITY 6977 0 2026 1 INV P 450.00 070325 314705 Admin/Investment fo
ACCOUNT TOTAL 450.00
ORG 10550110 TOTAL 450.00
10550121 Library Bldg Maint - Public
10550121 452040 Sanitation & Indust Supplies
010290 LENOCH AND CILEK ACE 377940/3 0 2026 1 INV P 159.60 072525 315524 FAC/Soap Refills
010290 LENOCH AND CILEK ACE 377972/3 0 2026 1 INV P 1,073.68 080125 315959 FAC/Sanitary suppli
1,233.28
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,233.28
ORG 10550121 TOTAL 1,233.28
10550140 Library Computer Systems
10550140 438140 Internet Fees
014293 IMON COMMUNICATIONS 4235007 0 2026 1 INV P 253.00 071825 315214 Internet Services
014293 IMON COMMUNICATIONS 4264979 0 2026 1 INV P 302.78 080125 315943 IT/Internet Service
555.78
ACCOUNT TOTAL 555.78
10550140 444080 Software R&M Services
010537 INNOVATIVE INTERFACE INV-INC39883 0 2026 1 INV P 79,339.66 072525 315507 IT/Sierra 8/1/25-7/
010537 INNOVATIVE INTERFACE INV-INC39884 0 2026 1 INV P 2,999.00 072525 315507 IT/Sierra Syndetics
82,338.66
011068 OVERDRIVE INC H-0114710 0 2026 1 INV P 8,208.00 072525 315548 IT/Overdrive Servic
016393 BITWARDEN INC 1688ACC4-0005 0 2026 1 INV P 2,700.00 071125 314839 IT/Password manager
016644 CENTER FOR INTERNET INV-250407-0065830 0 2026 1 INV P 9,768.00 070325 314678 IT/CIS Services 7/1
016741 PRINTERLOGIC INC US5265720 0 2026 1 INV P 3,045.00 070325 314753 IT/SaaS Platform
ACCOUNT TOTAL 106,059.66
ORG 10550140 TOTAL 106,615.44
10550151 Lib Public Services - Adults
10550151 445250 Inter-Library Loans
011013 OCLC INC 1000438972 0 2026 1 INV P 24,167.65 071825 315254 AS/Cataloging and M
ACCOUNT TOTAL 24,167.65
Agenda Item 9D-1
92
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements: July 1 to July 31, 2025
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
ORG 10550151 TOTAL 24,167.65
10550152 Lib Public Services - Children
10550152 432080 Other Professional Services
017185 CAPRON, MARK AARON 070125 0 2026 1 INV P 100.00 070325 314677 CHI/How-To Tuesday:
ACCOUNT TOTAL 100.00
10550152 445140 Outside Printing
010050 TRU ART 132752011 0 2026 1 INV P 244.00 080125 316035 CHI/10 Children's H
ACCOUNT TOTAL 244.00
10550152 449280 Misc Services & Charges
013572 HANDS UP COMMUNICATI 443113 0 2026 1 INV P 262.50 080125 315884 CHI/American Sign L
ACCOUNT TOTAL 262.50
ORG 10550152 TOTAL 606.50
10550160 Library Collection Services
10550160 445270 Library Material R&M Services
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039156741 0 2026 1 INV P 2.68 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039157662 0 2026 1 INV P 19.07 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039159833 0 2026 1 INV P 1.50 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039159886 0 2026 1 INV P 19.04 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039165281 0 2026 1 INV P 1.14 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039165374 0 2026 1 INV P 14.68 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039168569 0 2026 1 INV P 12.20 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039169061 0 2026 1 INV P 19.68 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039173500 0 2026 1 INV P 7.74 072525 315458 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039174437 0 2026 1 INV P 7.24 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039177306 0 2026 1 INV P .25 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 20391774448 0 2026 1 INV P 4.62 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039177668 0 2026 1 INV P 7.98 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
117.82
ACCOUNT TOTAL 117.82
ORG 10550160 TOTAL 117.82
10550210 Library Children's Materials
10550210 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039157661 0 2026 1 INV P 152.02 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039159832 0 2026 1 INV P 19.14 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039165280 0 2026 1 INV P 10.82 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039165373 0 2026 1 INV P 202.86 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039169060 0 2026 1 INV P 234.36 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039177305 0 2026 1 INV P 13.59 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
632.79
Agenda Item 9D-2
93
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements: July 1 to July 31, 2025
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88951071 0 2026 1 INV P 17.74 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88960671 0 2026 1 INV P 96.29 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89113431 0 2026 1 INV P 32.42 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89177063 0 2026 1 INV P 15.21 080125 315944 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89248611 0 2026 1 INV P 319.37 080125 315944 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89257440 0 2026 1 INV P 99.35 080125 315944 LIBRARY MATERIALS
580.38
015582 ICE CUBE PRESS LLC 6234 0 2026 1 INV P 16.63 071825 315213 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,229.80
10550210 477030 Books (Outreach)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039157661 0 2026 1 INV P 38.38 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039169060 0 2026 1 INV P 13.59 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
51.97
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88951071 0 2026 1 INV P 62.90 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89113431 0 2026 1 INV P 34.65 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
97.55
ACCOUNT TOTAL 149.52
10550210 477070 eBooks
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25211545 0 2026 1 INV P 90.96 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25212407 0 2026 1 INV P 60.55 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25216389 0 2026 1 INV P 73.46 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25222653 0 2026 1 INV P 30.18 080125 316001 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA25210101 0 2026 1 INV P 31.98 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
287.13
ACCOUNT TOTAL 287.13
10550210 477110 Audio (Digital)
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25211564 0 2026 1 INV P 74.99 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25212407 0 2026 1 INV P 101.00 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
175.99
ACCOUNT TOTAL 175.99
10550210 477120 Audio (Read-Along)
016642 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS 504989 0 2026 1 INV P 115.88 072525 315550 LIBRARY MATERIALS
016642 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS 505861 0 2026 1 INV P 63.17 080125 316006 LIBRARY MATERIALS
016642 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS 506521 0 2026 1 INV P 63.17 080125 316006 LIBRARY MATERIALS
242.22
Agenda Item 9D-3
94
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements: July 1 to July 31, 2025
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT TOTAL 242.22
10550210 477160 Video (DVD)
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507405542 0 2026 1 INV P 7.49 071825 315240 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507434698 0 2026 1 INV P 9.74 072525 315536 LIBRARY MATERIALS
17.23
ACCOUNT TOTAL 17.23
10550210 477250 Streaming Media/PPU
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CP25205803 0 2026 1 INV P 5.50 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 5.50
10550210 477350 Online Reference
014935 SCIENCE CENTER OF IO SCIFY26AP 0 2026 1 INV P 450.00 071125 314957 SCI ADVENTURE PASS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 450.00
ORG 10550210 TOTAL 2,557.39
10550220 Library Adult Materials
10550220 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039156740 0 2026 1 INV P 28.75 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039157661 0 2026 1 INV P 125.60 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039159885 0 2026 1 INV P 254.77 072525 315459 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039168568 0 2026 1 INV P 156.08 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039169060 0 2026 1 INV P 106.69 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039173499 0 2026 1 INV P 119.94 072525 315458 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039174436 0 2026 1 INV P 89.98 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039174447 0 2026 1 INV P 34.19 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2039177667 0 2026 1 INV P 121.95 080125 315837 LIBRARY MATERIALS
1,037.95
010520 CENTER POINT PUBLISH 2180433 0 2026 1 INV P 149.82 072525 315467 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010531 GALE GROUP 999100702517 0 2026 1 INV P 29.59 080125 315874 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88951071 0 2026 1 INV P 122.76 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 88960671 0 2026 1 INV P 33.57 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89113431 0 2026 1 INV P 545.14 072525 315506 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89177063 0 2026 1 INV P 228.06 080125 315944 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89248611 0 2026 1 INV P 431.03 080125 315944 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 89257440 0 2026 1 INV P 215.37 080125 315944 LIBRARY MATERIALS
1,575.93
011706 DATA AXLE 10004327605 0 2026 1 INV P 600.00 071825 57591 LIBRARY MATERIALS
Agenda Item 9D-4
95
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements: July 1 to July 31, 2025
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT TOTAL 3,393.29
10550220 477070 eBooks
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25211542 0 2026 1 INV P 55.00 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25211546 0 2026 1 INV P 1,411.42 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25212408 0 2026 1 INV P 1,573.61 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25216387 0 2026 1 INV P 1,267.60 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25219092 0 2026 1 INV P 60.00 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25222654 0 2026 1 INV P 531.40 080125 316001 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA25215403 0 2026 1 INV P 317.47 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA25220953 0 2026 1 INV P 288.19 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
5,504.69
ACCOUNT TOTAL 5,504.69
10550220 477110 Audio (Digital)
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25209057 0 2026 1 INV P 85.37 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25211543 0 2026 1 INV P 248.98 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25211552 0 2026 1 INV P 1,506.64 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25212408 0 2026 1 INV P 549.95 071825 315256 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25216386 0 2026 1 INV P 234.95 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25216387 0 2026 1 INV P 537.95 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25219092 0 2026 1 INV P 135.49 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO25222654 0 2026 1 INV P 151.00 080125 316001 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA25215403 0 2026 1 INV P 654.47 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA25220953 0 2026 1 INV P 645.41 072525 315548 LIBRARY MATERIALS
4,750.21
ACCOUNT TOTAL 4,750.21
10550220 477160 Video (DVD)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C H72723740 0 2026 1 INV P 10.49 072525 315460 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507405540 0 2026 1 INV P 44.99 071825 315240 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 507461535 0 2026 1 INV P 11.24 080125 315970 LIBRARY MATERIALS
56.23
ACCOUNT TOTAL 66.72
10550220 477330 Serial (Print)
010524 EBSCO 1759536 0 2026 1 INV P 11,562.14 071825 57594 LIBRARY MATERIALS
012383 PROGRESSIVE POPULIST PPFY26 0 2026 1 INV P 45.00 072525 315553 LIBRARY MATERIALS
015305 WEST BRANCH TIMES FY25WBT 0 2026 1 INV P 38.00 070325 314819 WBT SUBSCRIPTION FO
ACCOUNT TOTAL 11,645.14
10550220 477350 Online Reference
Agenda Item 9D-5
96
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Library Disbursements: July 1 to July 31, 2025
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION
010524 EBSCO 91011022702 0 2026 1 INV P 8,038.00 071825 57594 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010550 PROQUEST INFORMATION 70902893 0 2026 1 INV P 6,821.02 071825 57625 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010550 PROQUEST INFORMATION 70904692 0 2026 1 INV P 3,320.61 071825 57625 LIBRARY MATERIALS
10,141.63
014521 LINKEDLN CORPORATION 10112797625 0 2026 1 INV P 13,125.00 072525 315525 LIBRARY MATERIALS
015850 WORLD ARCHIVES HOLDI 274593 0 2026 1 INV P 7,077.00 071825 315426 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 38,381.63
ORG 10550220 TOTAL 63,741.68
FUND 1000 General TOTAL:199,489.76
____________________________________________
Robin Paetzold, President
____________________________________________
Claire Matthews, Secretary
Agenda Item 9D-6
97