2012 ANNUAL REPORT

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Most circulated Fiction Books of 2012

V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton

Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult

Zero Day by David Baldacci

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Stay Close by Harlan Coben

Stolen Prey by John Sandford

Private: #1 Suspect by James Patterson

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

Guilty Wives by James Patterson

Sharon Lockwood, Chairperson (through November)

Chris Buttke

Ann Carter-Drier

Bill Drehfal

Alderwoman Debbie Fliss (through June)

Alderwoman Shari Franz

Nancy Goltz

Mary Koch, School Representative

Kathy Matthew (through May)

Joanne Richards, Chairperson

Abby Landers, Youth Services Librarian (1/3/12 - 8/1/12)

Suzanne Doyle, Adult Services Librarian (through 12/28/12)

Haley Feuling, Shelver

Adam Galger, Shelver

Jackie Ganier, Librarian

Melissa George, Substitute Library Assistant

Marcia Kiepczynski, Library Assistant

Amy Krahn, Library Director (beginning 6/4/12)

Lisa Liban, Circulation Supervisor

Pete Loeffel, Library Director (through 3/2012)

Susan Lyles, Library Assistant (through 9/16/12)

Sue Marshall, Youth Services Librarian (beginning 6/15/12)

Mary Naczek, Youth Services Assistant (beginning 10/18/12)

Rick Neal, Maintenance Person

Corinne Riley, Library Assistant (9/10/12 - 10/10/12)

Emily Rutter, Adult Services Librarian (beginning 12/3/12)

Connie Sheehan, Adult Services Librarian (through 11/27/12)

Lynda Smith, Library Assistant

Sue Smyczek, Shelver / Library Assistant (through 9/10/12)

Kathy Stilin, Adult Services Librarian

Barbara Suhm, Librarian

Rose Venus, Shelver / Library Assistant

Ava Voltner, Library Assistant

Anthony Wooldridge, Shelver

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Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

Most circulated Non-Fiction Books of 2012

Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Our Bodies Defenses

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat and Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health

Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption

The Blood Sugar Solution

Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health

Eat for Health, Book 2: The Body Makeover

Guts: The End-less Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster

Eat for Health, Book 1: The Mind Makeover

Mayor Al Richards

Mayor CoryAnn St. Marie-Carls

Tim Rhode, City Administrator

Common Council

Melinda Dejewski, City Engineer & Staff

Judge Peter Hemmer

Chief Brian Kaebisch & the Police Department

Chief Frank Lockwood & the Fire Department

Fred Rogers, City Hall Maintenance Person

Kathy Scott & the Health Department

Craig Vretnar, Building Inspector

City Hall Staff

Highway Department

Kathleen Bischoff

Wendy Cetera

Samantha Cheaney

Mary & Bill Drehfal

Esther Graybar

Helen Hachmeister

Josie Heimhardt

Kathy Jacobs

Nancy Goltz

Marianne Grassbier

Sr. Barbara Kenney

Tom Kiepczynski

Ashley Knowles

Josephine Konieczka

Frank Lockwood

Sharon Lockwood

Maggie & Jerry Luczywko

Kathy Matthew

Rose Marie Palicka

Dolores Samz

Gail Schaller-Altendorf

Sr. Rita Schlumpberger

Anna Stamschror

Lindsey Tutaj

Kari Berna

Lisette Frias

Refugio Frias, Jr.

Katie Hilbelink

Volodymyr Hreshko

Anna Keefe

Brian Korber

Kaylee Normandin

Sam Pippin

Antonio Ramos

Bailey Ramos

Caleb Schaefer

Josh Schumann

Alana Taylor

D.J. Turley

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Most circulated Adult DVDs of 2012

Avatar

Water for Elephants

Horrible Bosses

Bad Teacher

Captain America

Grown Ups

Crazy, Stupid, Love

Inception

50/50

The Help

2012 Friends Contributions

Book Cart

BookLetters eNewsletter

Book Page Magazine

Buck’s Reading Challenge Prizes (Basketball & Jersey)

CD security cases

Coat Rack

Cricut Die-Cut Machine for Youth Services Librarian

Funding for Tree Lighting Party (Refreshments, Crafts)

Movie License

St. Francis Days Parade Handouts (Pencils)

Storytime Rug

Prizes & Performers for the Children’s Summer Reading Program

22” Computer Monitor

Made possible through a special donation by Carl Kitzinger:

25th Anniversary Library Cards & Book Bags

Funding for the 25th Anniversary Silver Celebration

Nicolette Anastas Carbo

Tom Arnold

Kathy Bauernfeind

Liz Beaudoin

Sharon Billington

Kathleen Bischoff

Cheryl Borree

Mary Bowser

Diane Brody

Branon & Nicole Brunson

Christie Buttke

Suzanne Doyle

Neil Feest

Chuck Forster

Ross Fritschka

Jeanne Fromm

Rebecca Gagnon

Judi Giebel

Florence Grassbier

Esther Graybar

Karen Grimm

Rick & Mary Grubanowitch

Helen Hachmeister

Tom & Ellen Hanratty

Sheila Hibben

Jim, Jill & Dylan Hyatt

Abby Jacobi

Joyce Jakimczyk

Elizabeth Javorek

Larry & Carol Jensen

Peggy Kallay

Mary Ann Kathrein

Carol Knudson

Susan Kozinski

Lakeside Chiropractic

Lisa Lennon

Jerry & Maggie Luczywko

Mary Lukas

Ann Lutz

Lori Majestro

Lois Masterjohn

Jim & Kathy Matthew

Karen Meador

Kathleen Mohr

Jackie Montana

Kim Novak

Teresa Oliver

Esther Olson

Jeanine Oneby

Mary Parker

Richard Raatz

Joanne Richards

Dolores Samz

Gail Schaller-Altendorf

Patricia Schneider

Allen & Margaret Schultz

Barbara Schulz

Georgia Seis

Lynda Smith

Yvonne Smith

St. Francis Dental Center

Patricia Stemwell

Felicia Stuiber

Angeline Tesch

Milton & Elizabeth Vretenar

Edward & Carol Wagner

Annie Wegner Lefont

Helen Williams

Wixon

Ryan Wuenstel

2012 Friends Membership

Mission

Funds generated through membership and other fund

raising activities allow the Friends organization to

purchase equipment, materials and sponsor programs that

are not available through the regular library budget.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw By Jeff Kinney

Babymouse: Queen of the World By Jennifer L. Holm

Most circulated Children’s Chapter Books of 2012

The Dead of Night By Peter Lerangis

Big Nate on a Roll By Lincoln Pierce

The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: How Greg Heffley Went to Hollywood By Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal By Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days By Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules By Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth By Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever By Jeff Kinney

Library Staff (L to R): Rose Venus, Lynda Smith, Kathy Stilin, Lisa Liban, Rick Neal, Jackie Ganiere, Amy Krahn, Connie Sheehan, Sue Marshall

Longtime library supporters Karen and Carl Kitzinger.

Airbrush tattoos by The Real Clowns

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Most circulated Children’s DVDs of 2012

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

The Adventures of Tintin

Puss in Boots

Happy Feet Two

Rio

Barbie: Princess Charm School

The Smurfs

Despicable Me Presents Minion Madness

Cars 2

Flushed Away

Directors past and present (L to R): Pete Loeffel (2009-2012), Amy Krahn (current), Maggie Luczywko

(1997-2009), Helen Hachmeister (1987-1997)

Helen Hachmeister stands near the Little Free Library dedicated in her honor. Barbara Suhm & Helen Hachmeister

Animated Illusionist Ardan James & guest

The Little Free Library is located near the corner of Howard and Lipton

Avenues.

Alissa Green reads her winning essay.

(L to R): Mayor CoryAnn St. Marie-Carls, Betty Vretnar, Helen Hachmeister, Carl Kitzinger, former mayor Milt Vretnar, former mayor Al Richards

Balloon art by The Real Clowns

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Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear By Alyssa Satin Capucilli

I Love My New Toy! By Mo Willems

Most circulated Beginning Reader Books of 2012

I Am Going! By Mo Willems

Are You Ready to Play Outside? By Mo Willems

Barbie and the Three Muskateers

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Happy Pig Day! By Mo Willems

Lucky School Bus By Melinda Melton Crow

Barbie: I Can Be a Ballerina By Christy Webster

Mia and the Too Big Tutu By Robin Farley

Summer Reading Program 2012

Number of children registered: 351

Number of children finished: 128 (June), 125 (July) Number finishing Complete 8 or Genre Bingo: 70

Number of Events: 45

Average Number of Volunteers: 6 Number of Volunteers Hours: 60

The 2012 Summer Reading Program “Dream Big,

Read” brought many children, teens, and families

to the St. Francis Library this summer. With the

unusually hot weather, families spent much time

in the library. Young patrons also earned reading

incentives, enjoyed programs, and entered con-

tests. Our theme, “Dream Big: READ!” guided

summer planning and decorations, and included

dreams, night animals, and the stars. The teen

theme also reflected on the evening: “Own the

Night”.

The most popular part of youth summer activities in the library was the reading

program. Almost all ages were invited to register. Ages 2 to 5 were part of the

“Read-to-Me Club”, and ages 6 to 12 joined the “Mid Kid Club”. Teens signed up

for their own club, as well. Once registered, young patrons could fill out a reading

calendar, noting the times they were read to or read themselves. Each day of the

calendar could be checked off after reading 20 minutes. After June and July ended,

families could return for their prizes, which reflected the total number of days they

had read.

Statistics show that 351 registered to take part in

the summer reading program. Of these, 122 were

ages 2-5. Of children ages 6-12, 175 registered.

Teens who chose to register in the Young Adult

level were 54. The number completing the

program in June was 128. In July, completion

was 125. Those finishing “Complete 8” and

“Genre Bingo” totaled 70.

“Ready Readers” program presented by KidsPlay

Kids got into character at the Star Wars Cantina

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Most circulated Picture Books of 2012

I Drive a Garbage Truck By Sarah Bridges

Who Ate All the Cookie Dough? By Karen Beaumont

Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy By Jane O’Connor

E-mergency! By Tom Lichtenheld

Lego Star Wars: Darth Maul’s Mis-sion By Ace Landers

Blue Chicken By Deborah Freed-man

Llama Llama Mad at Mama By Anna Dewdney

If You Give a Dog a Donut By Laura Numeroff

Ruby’s Party

I’m Not Sleepy By Jonathan Allen

The year brought changes as the library

saw two of its long time employees,

Connie Sheehan and Suzanne Doyle,

retire.

Connie started at the library in January

of 1996 as the full time adult services

librarian. She was in charge of the

acquisition of all adult fiction, DVDs

(VHS in the beginning!), CDs and large

print books. Always enthusiastic about

programming, she developed an adult

summer reading program and brought

many well attended historical programs

to the library. Suzanne Doyle and Connie Sheehan

Jean Wood

St. Francis Library was the recipient of a

generous donation. The late Jean Wood was

a local artist, longtime patron and library

lover. She donated many art and painting

books over the years. Money she left to the

library will be used to purchase new tables

for the program room, cozy seating areas for

the adult and youth rooms as well as add to

the collection of art books.

Sr. Rita Schlumpberger

The library mourned the loss of Sister Rita

Schlumpberger who passed away December 23, 2012.

Sister Rita taught grade school in the Milwaukee area

for many years, then later served in Literacy tutoring

at the Milwaukee Achiever Center. Sister Rita then

started at the Library where she became a fixture as

she taught English as a Second Language to those in

need of learning English or brushing up on their lan-

guage skills. Sister continued her work until her illness

no longer allowed her to do so.

The Library staff will miss her kind and patient ways.

Suzanne, a former teacher, became the library’s youth services Librarian in January of

1997. The popular Librarian was here for the huge transition in 2007 as the Library

expanded and the Children’s collection moved downstairs to its more spacious area.

Suzanne had an integral part in making the space a wonderful place for kids to read, learn

and relax.

Both Connie and Suzanne moved to part-time positions in March of 2007. Connie

fully retired in November and Suzanne in December of 2012. Both of these unique

individual’s talents and dedication to the library will be missed.

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Most circulated Young Adult Books of 2012

Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins

The Maze Runner By James Dashner

Crossed By Ally Condie

Twilight By Stephenie Meyer

God of War: The Official Novel of the Thrilling Video Game By Matthew Stover

Chain Reaction By Simone Elkeles

Matched By Ally Condie

Divergent By Veronica Roth

The Fault in Our Stars By John Green

The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins

15,628 Non-Fiction

14,434 Fiction

2,784 Large Print

1,203 Magazines

1,015 Audio Books

3,694 Compact Discs

4,071 DVDs

St. Francis Public Library2012 ADULT COLLECTION

42,829 Items

5,857 Non-Fiction

12,219 Fiction

256 Magazines 154 Audio Books

253 Compact Discs

1,184 DVDs

309 Videos

215 Software

2,003 Young Adult

St. Francis Public Library2012 YOUTH COLLECTION

22,450 Items

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Most circulated Compact Discs of 2012

Ceremonials By Florence + the Machine

Planet Pit By Pitbull

Soul Hits of the 80’s

Hybrid Theory By Linkin Park

Now That’s What I Call Music 39

21 By Adele

Halfway to Heaven By Brantley Gilbert

Manners By Passion Pit

19 By Adele

Now That’s What I Call Music 38

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