Annual Report

Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2021 (PDF)

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Solon Public Library, Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

5,127 Cardholders: number of patrons in Solon, rural Johnson County, and surrounding areas.

56,901 Check-Outs: number of library materials, physical and downloadable, that were checked out by patrons.

Free WiFi Around the Clock: Community members utilized our free WiFi 7,250 times over the 12-month period.

Online Access: You visited our websie 20,408 times for Digital Storytime, our online catalog, eBooks, and other resources.

Library Programs: We held 203 library programs with 4,981 attendees.

2021 Summer Reading (May-August 2021)

We had 449 youth, and 88 adults join our summer reading program.

Reading Totals

129 Littles (0-K) read 8,133 books

187 Kids (1st-4th) read 236,361 minutes

133 Teens (5th-12th) read 278,174 minutes

88 Adults read 625 books

Featured Events

May 30

Memorial Day: Library Closed

May 30, 2022

May 31

Storytime "Unusual Feathered Friends"

May 31, 2022, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Storytime: In-person, Tuesday mornings at 10:30

We'll have limited capacity, on a first come, first served basis; masks encouraged for adults to protect unvaccinated children. Following Storytime, take a Grab & Go activity for more fun at home.

You can also continue to enjoy our entire Digital Storytime catalog, anytime! While visiting our website, click on the "Storytime" button.

Jun 01

Coffee & Conversations

Jun 1, 2022, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join us at the Library for coffee & conversations with friends new & old.

Continues weekly, Wednesdays at 9:00 AM

and stay for Chair Yoga at 10 AM

Jun 01

Chair Yoga

Jun 1, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a beneficial form of yoga for any fitness level, from active seniors to those recovering from an injury. Chair yoga has the following benefits for older adults: low impact on joints, improves flexibility, and stress reduction.

Certified instructor Julie Ellen will lead a FREE hour-long class every Wednesday at 10 AM, following Coffee & Conversations.

Jun 01

Knit Lit

Jun 1, 2022, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Knit Lit is back!

Join us on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 PM to discuss the book The Beach Street Knitting & Yarn Club by Gil McNeil.

Bring your works in progress to work your knitting while you enjoy friendly conversations.

Jun 02

Kids: BAM POW To Go

Jun 2, 2022

Thursdays, for incoming 1st-5th graders

Grab new weekly activity bags every Thursday at the Library through July 28th as supplies last. No registration necessary.

Jun 02

Teens: Outdoor Games

Jun 2, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Teens (incoming 6th-12th graders) are invited for Outdoor Games!

Bring your A-Game to compete for tournament prizes, or just come for fun, and enjoy some Lawn Games!

Jun 03

Solon Area Garage Sales

Jun 3, 2022 – Jun 4, 2022

Sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Public Library, the annual Solon Area Garage Sales are held the first weekend in June.

Details on the sales and registration are available here.

Jun 06

Littles: Songs on the Lawn

Jun 6, 2022, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Songs on the Lawn: Mondays @ 10:30 AM (June 6 through July 25)

Gather on the Library porch with us for singing, rhymes, and parachute games! The whole family is welcome. (No program on July 4th due to the holiday)