JAN-FEB PROGRAMMING
Total overall attendance up 125% from Jan-Feb 2022
Number of programs offered up 69% from Jan-Feb 2022
EVICTED
Hundreds of people visited “Evicted” in the lobby of Central Library, including a number of school tours. The free traveling museum exhibit from the National Building Museum was an immersive experience bringing visitors into the world of low-income renter evictions and the impact eviction has on families and the community.
“Thank you for sharing this amazing exhibit. I hope this exhibit and others like it will draw resources for the underserved and underrepresented in our community” – customer comment via Facebook
ADULT PROGRAMMING
Adult programs saw a 51% increase in overall attendance when compared to this point in FY22, including over 350 attendees to Bartlett’s Gardening University series.
Total adult program attendance YTD FY23 is 16, 616.
TEEN PROGRAMMING
Total teen program attendance YTD FY23 is 3,576, up 30% from last year.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS
15 program; 723 attendees
Teens 61%, Children 35%, Adults 4%
HBCU FAIR AT RALEIGH
315 attendees had the opportunity to connect with representatives from Rust College, Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, Tennessee State University, and more!
STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025
Enhance Equitable Access
Champion Literacy for All Ages
Promote Workforce Development
Advance Role as Community Anchor
Increase Community Awareness of Offerings
Reach Beyond the Walls with Strategic Outreach and Innovation
Strengthen the Backbone of MPL by Supporting Staff |
