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G2S Project Code: 2022-TX-92319
State: Texas
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
HEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Matthew Glaser
Director Phone: 254-666-2442
Director Email: mglaser@cityofhewitt.com
General Information
Title: Hewitt Public Library on the Go
State Project Code: SPP-23008
Start Date: 09/01/2022
End Date: 08/31/2023
Abstract: Hewitt Public Library increased access to library offerings with Hewitt Public Library On the Go. HPL On the Go mobilized services, programs, technology, and books by taking a mobile library trailer to different areas in the community, such as parks, neighborhoods, nursing homes, low income areas, businesses, and schools.
State Goal: Goal 2: Access to resources and services to meet community and personal goals.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$47,647.53
$0.00
$0.00
$47,647.53
Intent(s)
Improve library operations.
Library Infrastructure & Capacity
Programming & Event Planning
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Mobile library services
Narrative: The mobile outreach library consisted of a trailer, equipment, WIFI, printers, and computers. The HPL staff deliver top-quality services as a extension of what was provided in the library building. The trailer has a back ramp and a side door to house everything necessary to set up a mobile library. The mobile library was put into service in June 2023 as part of the summer reading programming with four events.
Intent: Improve library operations.

Activity: Procurement
Mode:
Format:


Quantity
Number of equipment acquired: 1
Number of acquired equipment used: 1
Number of hardware items acquired: 0
Number of acquired hardware items used: 0
Number of software items acquired: 0
Number of acquired software items used: 0
Number of materials/supplies acquired: 0
Number of acquired materials/supplies used: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: HEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 100 ZUNI DR
City: HEWITT
State: TX
Zip: 76643
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Not applicable.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Not applicable.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Not applicable.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Book Mobile, Community Engagement