ALAMINOS CITY LIBRARY
ANNUAL NARRATIVE AND STATISTICAL REPORT
ANNUAL NARRATIVE AND STATISTICAL REPORT
Our January to December 2023 (Library Users)
Readers
January – 1,898
February – 1,448
March – 1,745
April – 1,287
May – 1,740
June – 2,628
July - 795
August – 882
September – 2,577
October – 3,979
November – 1,867
December – 1,066
Total – 21,612
Computer and Wifi User
January – 289
February – 110
March – 273
April – 164
May – 196
June – 294
July - 92
August – 57
September – 77
October – 463
November - 241
December - 463
Total – 2,030
E-Gov Services
January – 95
February – 56
March – 35
April – 20
May – 14
June – 7
July - 18
August – 18
September – 2
October – 3
November - 9
December - 3
Total – 239
Readers
January – 1,898
February – 1,448
March – 1,745
April – 1,287
May – 1,740
June – 2,628
July - 795
August – 882
September – 2,577
October – 3,979
November – 1,867
December – 1,066
Total – 21,612
Computer and Wifi User
January – 289
February – 110
March – 273
April – 164
May – 196
June – 294
July - 92
August – 57
September – 77
October – 463
November - 241
December - 463
Total – 2,030
E-Gov Services
January – 95
February – 56
March – 35
April – 20
May – 14
June – 7
July - 18
August – 18
September – 2
October – 3
November - 9
December - 3
Total – 239
our library users / readers
OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
To further engage with the community, the library has also launched several outreach programs. These include an Online Araw ng Pagbasa—an offshoot of the Araw ng Pagbasa activity, which promotes literacy and reading among children and adults during the pandemic. The library also conducts Araw ng Pagbasa gift-giving activity to promote the joy of reading and encourage children of sharing and caring during the Christmas season. Finally, the Tech4Ed sa Barangay initiative brings technology and digital literacy to underserved communities, helping to bridge the digital divide and increase access to information. Overall, these innovative programs demonstrate the city library's commitment to providing convenient and accessible services to its patrons, as well as its dedication to promoting literacy and digital inclusion within the community, embodying the tagline of the city “Alaminos City Para sa Lahat: Ituloy ang Progreso.”
1. Public Library Day: Public Library Day was organized on March 9, 2023, by virtue of Proc. No. 563, S 1959, to recognize the importance of Public Libraries as agencies for the dissemination of knowledge and culture in our country, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of public libraries and the services they offer. The event aimed to attract students and encouraging them to explore the resources and facilities available at our library. On this day, we arranged a series of engaging activities like Jingle Making Contest for Public and Private Schools. This provided an opportunity for schools to appreciate various forms of art while exploring the library's collection.
Overall, Public Library Day was a success, with a significant increase in footstep and positive feedback from attendees. It served as a reminder of the vital role public libraries play in fostering a culture of reading and intellectual growth in our community.
2. Araw ng Pagbasa: The primary objective of this event was to promote the habit of reading among individuals of all ages, emphasizing its importance in personal and academic development. Leading up to Araw ng Pagbasa, we launched a community-wide reading campaign, storytelling and puppet show. We collaborated with local schools (Pangasinan State University – Alaminos Campus) to encourage everyone to dedicate time to reading. This created a lively and immersive atmosphere, inspiring others to love reading.
Araw ng Pagbasa witnessed a remarkable turnout, with individuals especially children coming together to celebrate the joy of reading. It served as a reminder of the profound impact that literature can have on personal growth and community structure.
3. Arts Program: The library's Arts Program aimed to provide an avenue for artistic expression and creativity within our community especially to the children. This ongoing program encompassed various art forms such as Mosaic Art. To engage the younger generation, we provided art supplies and materials, allowing children to explore their artistic abilities and create their own masterpieces and encouraged children to unleash their creativity and develop a passion for the arts. The Arts Program received overwhelming support from the attendees.
Furthermore, through these programs we can highlight the essential role of libraries in upholding the culture of our beloved city in managing libraries to continuously innovate programs and services even in minimum number of employees in the library.
With the dedication of the library and support of the Local Government Unit of Alaminos City, the City Library will continue to help in building strong and well-educated citizens by providing innovative programs and services that are vital in shaping a better community.
1. Public Library Day: Public Library Day was organized on March 9, 2023, by virtue of Proc. No. 563, S 1959, to recognize the importance of Public Libraries as agencies for the dissemination of knowledge and culture in our country, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of public libraries and the services they offer. The event aimed to attract students and encouraging them to explore the resources and facilities available at our library. On this day, we arranged a series of engaging activities like Jingle Making Contest for Public and Private Schools. This provided an opportunity for schools to appreciate various forms of art while exploring the library's collection.
Overall, Public Library Day was a success, with a significant increase in footstep and positive feedback from attendees. It served as a reminder of the vital role public libraries play in fostering a culture of reading and intellectual growth in our community.
2. Araw ng Pagbasa: The primary objective of this event was to promote the habit of reading among individuals of all ages, emphasizing its importance in personal and academic development. Leading up to Araw ng Pagbasa, we launched a community-wide reading campaign, storytelling and puppet show. We collaborated with local schools (Pangasinan State University – Alaminos Campus) to encourage everyone to dedicate time to reading. This created a lively and immersive atmosphere, inspiring others to love reading.
Araw ng Pagbasa witnessed a remarkable turnout, with individuals especially children coming together to celebrate the joy of reading. It served as a reminder of the profound impact that literature can have on personal growth and community structure.
3. Arts Program: The library's Arts Program aimed to provide an avenue for artistic expression and creativity within our community especially to the children. This ongoing program encompassed various art forms such as Mosaic Art. To engage the younger generation, we provided art supplies and materials, allowing children to explore their artistic abilities and create their own masterpieces and encouraged children to unleash their creativity and develop a passion for the arts. The Arts Program received overwhelming support from the attendees.
Furthermore, through these programs we can highlight the essential role of libraries in upholding the culture of our beloved city in managing libraries to continuously innovate programs and services even in minimum number of employees in the library.
With the dedication of the library and support of the Local Government Unit of Alaminos City, the City Library will continue to help in building strong and well-educated citizens by providing innovative programs and services that are vital in shaping a better community.
PUBLIC LIBRARY DAY (Jingle Making Competition
Project Description: The activity intends to create a Jingle for Alaminos City Library that will be use in marketing its activities and advocates in order to attract more clients and readers to visit the library.
Project Purpose: To encourage students to showcase their talents by coming up with a campaign jingle for Alaminos City Library to be use in marketing its activities and advocacies.
Output: Increased of library clients / readers that fully utilize the services/facilities of the public library.
Project Purpose: To encourage students to showcase their talents by coming up with a campaign jingle for Alaminos City Library to be use in marketing its activities and advocacies.
Output: Increased of library clients / readers that fully utilize the services/facilities of the public library.
- Leopoldo Sison Convention Center (DLSCC)
- Public and Private Schools
- March 9, 2023
ARTS PROGRAM (Mosaic Activity)
Project Description: The activity intends to provide recreation, social and personal development to children through the Arts, particularly through participation in Mosaic activities.
Project Purpose: To promote and strengthen the appreciation and love of artistic activities to children regardless of sex, religion, social status or special needs from an early age.
Output: Stimulate the imagination and creativity of children through Library programs and activities and develop camaraderie among children.
Project Purpose: To promote and strengthen the appreciation and love of artistic activities to children regardless of sex, religion, social status or special needs from an early age.
Output: Stimulate the imagination and creativity of children through Library programs and activities and develop camaraderie among children.
BATCH I
- Alaminos City Central School
- Grade 111 (Section Sampaguita and Section Santan)
- April 25, 2023
BATCH II
- Alaminos City Central School
- Grade Grade III (Section Ilang-ilang and Section Gumamela)
- April 27, 2023
ARAW NG PAGBASA
Project Description: The activity intends to provide recreation, social and personal development to children through STORYTELLING and Puppet Show.
Project Purpose: To provide lifelong learning through the conduct of storytelling and puppet shows and incorporate gender awareness and sensitivity in the conduct of storytelling and puppet shows to children.
Output: Stimulate the imagination and creativity of children through Library programs and activities and develop camaraderie among children.
Project Purpose: To provide lifelong learning through the conduct of storytelling and puppet shows and incorporate gender awareness and sensitivity in the conduct of storytelling and puppet shows to children.
Output: Stimulate the imagination and creativity of children through Library programs and activities and develop camaraderie among children.
- Sandoy Covered Court
- Sandoy Day Care Children
- June 19, 2023
Alaminos City Barangay Caravan
Alaminos City Library embarks on an enchanting journey with the City Government of Alaminos headed by City Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste as we conduct Araw ng Pagbasa: storytelling and puppet show at Pangapisan Integrated School as part of the ever growing caravan of services in the barangays.
Immerse ourselves in the magic of storytelling and puppetry, as we unveil a delightful tradition in the heart of the City of Alamimos.
Witness captivating tales come to life, as our talented storytellers weave their words into a tapestry of wonder, captivating young and old alike.
Embrace the power of stories and ignite the flame of curiosity within every child, fostering a love for reading and a thirst for knowledge.
Together, let's create a legacy of curiosity, imagination, and the timeless magic of stories in the City of Alamimos!
- Pangapisan Integrated School
- June 30, 2023
Alaminos City Library embarks on an enchanting journey with the City Government of Alaminos headed by City Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste as we conduct Araw ng Pagbasa: storytelling and puppet show at Pangapisan Integrated School as part of the ever growing caravan of services in the barangays.
Immerse ourselves in the magic of storytelling and puppetry, as we unveil a delightful tradition in the heart of the City of Alamimos.
Witness captivating tales come to life, as our talented storytellers weave their words into a tapestry of wonder, captivating young and old alike.
Embrace the power of stories and ignite the flame of curiosity within every child, fostering a love for reading and a thirst for knowledge.
Together, let's create a legacy of curiosity, imagination, and the timeless magic of stories in the City of Alamimos!
- Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center
- June 12, 2023
Fight against child labor as PESo launch Project Kabataan Kalinga para sa mga Batang Alaminians. Miss Hundred Islands Monica Valle and SK Federation President Loverly Bernabe shared their storytelling skills to raise awareness about this pressing issue. Together with City Library, DOLE, CSWD, DepEd, and the entire City Government of Alaminos headed by City Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste, aim to give every child in Alaminos a chance to reach their dreams through education. Let's take action and make a difference in the lives of these young ones.
- Storytelling and Puppet Show
- July 31, 2023
Saya ang naramdaman at puno ng kaalaman ang mga Children’s with Disabilities ng Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center (STAC) sa isinagawang storytelling at puppet show na pinangunahan ng Alaminos City Library sa pangangasiwa ni CGDH Virgie Aquino ngayong araw. Ang naturang aktibidad na ito ay pakikiisa ng ating Lokal na Pamahalaan sa pamumuno ni Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste at ng Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Alaminos bilang bahagi ng 40th National Children’s Book Day ngayong buwan.
Nakibahagi din sa programa sina Recreation and Welfare Services Officers Analyn Sangalang at Karen Mae Basobas.
- Sto. Rosario – Lucap Alaminos City
- August 11, 2023
Spreading the Joy of Reading at Araw ng Pagbasa in Sitio Santo Rosario, Lucap during the Kamustahan of SK Federation Pres. Loverly Bernabe.
- Telbang Elementary School
- August 17, 2023
Empowering Education through Brigada Pagbasa during Brigada Eskwela 2023 at Telbang Elementary School!
- San Vicente Elementary School
- August 25, 2023
Celebrating Araw ng Pagbasa, we are thrilled to bring the joy of reading to the children of San Vicente Elementary School under the guidance of School Principal Ma'am Tobias in the presence of Ma'am Dolor, Master Teacher I.
This is to create a fun and immersive experience that promotes literacy and sparks excitement for learning among the students of San Vicente Elementary School before the class starts
The Alaminos City Library joined the celebration of Alaminos City NCDC Family day.
- September 27, 2023
Spooktacular Halloween Party
In celebration of children's month, the Local Government of Alaminos together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development organized an Spooktacular Halloween Party for kids. Cute little kids dressed with their spooky themed costumes came together to enjoy the event.
Of course, the Alaminos City Library's Staffs and employees joined the party through cute animal costumes and a dance.
In celebration of children's month, the Local Government of Alaminos together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development organized an Spooktacular Halloween Party for kids. Cute little kids dressed with their spooky themed costumes came together to enjoy the event.
Of course, the Alaminos City Library's Staffs and employees joined the party through cute animal costumes and a dance.
LIBRARY INFORMATION SERVICES MONTH (LISM)
STORYTELLING TRAINING for BRC In-charge and Day Care Workers
The Alaminos City Library, headed by Virgie E. Aquino CGDH-I celebrated 33rd Library and Information Services with the theme "LETS Library: Learning, Empowering and Transforming Society through Libraries". Training in storytelling to BRC in-charged and Day Care Workers to bring the services of the Library closer to the Barangays and fulfill the vision of the city to be inhabited by educated citizens thru programs and projects that instill lifelong learning and reading habit to children. Similarly, awarding of Top 3 Best performing Barangay Reading Center in the City.
A heartwarming message was given by Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste who was represented by Ms. Venus Balgua , CGADH-I CIO , Vice Mayor Jan Marionne Fontelera likewise showed his support to Alaminos City Library through his message given by his Executive Assistant Stephanie Bautista and a inspiring message of Ms. Victoria Jean P. Dawis, CLGOO DILG.
The main purpose of the event was to help our BRC Incharge and Daycare Workers build their confidence and expand their knowledge about storytelling.
We would also like to thank our very talented resource speaker, Sir AbdulBasit A. Hadji Abdullah for sharing your time, effort, knowledge and expertise on the field.
- November 07, 2023
The Alaminos City Library, headed by Virgie E. Aquino CGDH-I celebrated 33rd Library and Information Services with the theme "LETS Library: Learning, Empowering and Transforming Society through Libraries". Training in storytelling to BRC in-charged and Day Care Workers to bring the services of the Library closer to the Barangays and fulfill the vision of the city to be inhabited by educated citizens thru programs and projects that instill lifelong learning and reading habit to children. Similarly, awarding of Top 3 Best performing Barangay Reading Center in the City.
A heartwarming message was given by Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste who was represented by Ms. Venus Balgua , CGADH-I CIO , Vice Mayor Jan Marionne Fontelera likewise showed his support to Alaminos City Library through his message given by his Executive Assistant Stephanie Bautista and a inspiring message of Ms. Victoria Jean P. Dawis, CLGOO DILG.
The main purpose of the event was to help our BRC Incharge and Daycare Workers build their confidence and expand their knowledge about storytelling.
We would also like to thank our very talented resource speaker, Sir AbdulBasit A. Hadji Abdullah for sharing your time, effort, knowledge and expertise on the field.
In Celebration of their Book Week, Alaminos City National High School had Library Orientation and Tour at Alaminos City Library.
- November 16, 2023
- Shekinah Grace School at Alaminos City Library
- November 21, 2023
ARAW NG PAGBASA - A STORYTELLING AND GIFT GIVING ACTIVITIES
As part of the 33rd Library and Information Services Month with the theme LETS LIBRARIES: Learning, Empowering, and Transforming Society through Libraries, the Alaminos City Library, headed by Ma'am Virgie Aquino, successfully organized ARAW NG PAGBASA - A STORYTELLING AND GIFT GIVING ACTIVITIES held at Palamis Day Center, Brgy. Palamis, Alaminos City.
Alaminos City Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste gave his heart warming message, through his Executive Assistant Fredrich Jenkin Dylim. Barangay Corazon Magno likewise gave her message for the participants.
Again, we would like to thank Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste for his generous gifts for 72 students of Palamis Day Care Center. Thank you also to our guest storyteller, Ms. Micca Ellah de Leon of Rotaract Club of Hundred Islands. The club also donated pencils for the participants.
- Palamis Day Care Center
- December 1, 2023
As part of the 33rd Library and Information Services Month with the theme LETS LIBRARIES: Learning, Empowering, and Transforming Society through Libraries, the Alaminos City Library, headed by Ma'am Virgie Aquino, successfully organized ARAW NG PAGBASA - A STORYTELLING AND GIFT GIVING ACTIVITIES held at Palamis Day Center, Brgy. Palamis, Alaminos City.
Alaminos City Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste gave his heart warming message, through his Executive Assistant Fredrich Jenkin Dylim. Barangay Corazon Magno likewise gave her message for the participants.
Again, we would like to thank Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste for his generous gifts for 72 students of Palamis Day Care Center. Thank you also to our guest storyteller, Ms. Micca Ellah de Leon of Rotaract Club of Hundred Islands. The club also donated pencils for the participants.
4th Quarterly Meeting & Year-End Thanksgiving of Association of Pangasinan Public Libraries Inc. at Alaminos City Library
- December 1, 2023
BARANGAY READING CENTER MONITORING
R.A. No. 7743 mandates that local government units shall undertake the maintenance of public libraries and reading centers while the NLP upon its mandate have its full discretion to monitor, assess and recommends appropriate measures, such as the “Transfer without Cost”, in order to sustain the operation of the library regardless of the term of the Local Chief Executive.
Thus, the Barangay Reading Center monitoring is conducted quarterly to assess the effectiveness of the reading programs, the utilization of resources, and the progress of the centers. This monitoring initiative aims to identify any challenges or areas for improvement, and to ensure that the reading center is effectively contributing to the literacy development of the community. Through regular assessments and feedback, the reading center can adapt its strategies and resources to better meet the needs of the students and the community as a whole.
Thus, the Barangay Reading Center monitoring is conducted quarterly to assess the effectiveness of the reading programs, the utilization of resources, and the progress of the centers. This monitoring initiative aims to identify any challenges or areas for improvement, and to ensure that the reading center is effectively contributing to the literacy development of the community. Through regular assessments and feedback, the reading center can adapt its strategies and resources to better meet the needs of the students and the community as a whole.
