RESPONSIVE SERVICES >> Wright Library increased its internet traffic capacity with 500 Mbps fiber, replaced patron desktop computers and laptops, upgraded catalog kiosks, and added digital signage. >> Digital access to Mango Languages was added in 2023, and overall usage of online digital subscriptions doubled. Popular subscriptions included Dayton Daily News, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NewsBank media access, Freegal Music, and genealogy research resources. >> Library services such as notary, passports, interlibrary loan, tech tutoring — even the distribution of Covid-19 tests — all saw considerable increases in 2023. >> Responding to community needs included outreach. Librarians held regular storytimes for older adults at Brookdale Senior Living, adults with developmental disabilities, and for younger audiences at Lange, Smith, Harman, Little Acorn, Hillel, and Top of the Hill schools. >> Partnerships with local environmental organizations and volunteers helped support the planting of two additional native plant gardens and related educational programs. LEARNING Through a diverse collection of print and audio books, expert programming for early childhood literacy and development, and special events for families to experience together, Wright Library continued to provide foundational and inspirational support for children, teens, and their caregivers to thrive. Wright Library hired a new Youth Services Coordinator to continue to grow the library’s focus on creating young learners from birth through their high school years. FINANCIAL HEALTH Wright Library continued to operate with conservative fiscal management. Expenditures were under budget and within the forecast for long-term sustainability. $515,710 Capital Campaign donor pledge payments were received towards the debt for the Next Chapter Renovation Project. Generous donor support to the Wright Library Foundation provided financial resources to offer the very best in library services to Oakwood residents. In 2023, Foundation funds were used to add capacity to the Remote Pick-up Lockers; beautify the library grounds with native plants and picnic tables; add circulating streaming television subscriptions and “Doorway to Dayton” museum passes; host award-winning authors; and offer exceptional educational and informative programs for all ages. To learn more about how you can support Wright Library, visit wrightlibrary.org/foundation 52,534COMPUTER AND WIFI SESSIONS 250+NATIVE AND POLLINATOR PLANTS LIFE LONG 2023 Foundation Board Mike Armstrong, President Juliet Glaser, Vice-president Julio Quintero, Secretary Leigh Harrell, Treasurer Caitlin Benton Wesley Boord Patty Caruso Annie Callaway Davis Elaine Gounaris Steve Turek 2023 Library Board Randale J. Honaker III, President Jennifer Enseleit, Vice-president Lu Ann Stanley, Secretary Darrell Crowe Bob Eling Joseph Fulford Candise Powell SCAN TO SEE OUR GENEROUS 2023 FOUNDATION DONORS 2023 Budget Wright Library acts with honesty and integrity to optimize assets and remain fiscally responsible and transparent about how the library invests and serves Oakwood. 2023 Revenue 2023 Expenses State Taxes $1,603,341 Salaries & Benefits $1,225,863 Local Property Taxes $902,370 Debt $412,278 Contributions, Gifts, and Donations $555,884 Purchased Services $380,369 Earnings on Investments/Other Misc. $171,191 Materials $241,210 Patron Lost Items and Fees $10,056 Supplies & Capital Outlay $187,011 Total $3,242,842 Total $2,446,731 “These gifts allow us to provide so many exciting collections and experiences that tax dollars alone would not allow.” -Kristi Hale, Wright Library Director
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