HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-05EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
ITEM NO. 1 CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless Library Board was called to order by Chairperson Barney Snitz at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, in the Conference Room of the Library, 201 N. Ector
Drive. Those present included Chairperson Snitz, Board Members Jorge Chac, Chris McAllister,
Rochelle Ragas, Mavy Wright, and Mike McGehee. Board Member Jim Hamilton was not present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Director
Mollie Myers, Administrative Secretary
Paige Lambert, Library Aide
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal, Euless, Texas
ITEM NO.2 APPROVED LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Chairperson Snitz asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meetings held May 6,
2021 and June 3, 2021. The motion was made by Board Member McGehee and
seconded by Board Member Chac. All were in favor and the motion carried.
ITEM NO.3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Chairperson Snitz welcomed all visitors.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
❖ Staff Spotlight
Ms. Knight introduced Library Aide, Paige Lambert. Ms. Lambert spoke about her past
experiences in the Mid -cities area and her school experience. Ms. Lambert gave an overview of
her present duties at the library and future plans to remain in library service.
Board Member McGehee asked Ms. Lambert why she chose to work at the library, and she stated
that she was here very often to study and utilize the library so working here seemed a good fit.
Ms. Knight stated that Ms. Lambert had an extensive customer service background and commented
on how quickly she became part of the team.
❖ Summer Reading Update
Library Board Minutes, August 5, 2021, Page I of 3
Library Board Minutes, August S, 2021, Page 2 of 3
Ms. Knight gave an overview of the summer reading program "HEB Reads!", stating that over
3,500 people participated and over 3 million minutes were read to combat the summer slide.
Ms. Knight also discussed the "Take and Make Tuesday" program and mentioned that the Euless
stop at Arbor Creek Elementary was, by far, the most popular of the four stops that the Think Tank
made during this program and that plans for 2022 were already in the works.
❖ Library Update
Ms. Knight gave an overview of upcoming events for the fall season, noting changes to programs
for youth, teen, and adult.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Knight gave an overview of upcoming events and reviewed the latest statistical reports.
Board Member Ragas asked for more detail about the Podcast Brunch Club.
Board Member Chac and McAllister inquired about location details for the Books and Bites Book
Club and Ms. Knight gave a brief presentation on how to find this information on the Library
Calendar.
Board Member Chac inquired about the Teen Virtual Program, "Adulting 101" themes and
suggested that one of the topics be on financials.
Board Members expressed positive feedback about increased gate count.
Board Member Chac suggested that the library sell some merchandise.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairperson
Chairperson Snitz inquired about the students from the surrounding schools returning and how
their behavior has been so far. Ms. Knight stated that the staff has developed programming
specifically for the afterschool crowd and that the library has adopted a welcoming, less adversarial
role with the students, to welcome them back and allow them the chance to use the library
appropriately.
Chairperson Snitz reminded the Board that a nomination for Board Member Hamilton to be Vice
Chairperson took place in the June meeting, however could not be voted on due to a lack of
quorum.
Chairperson Snitz reminded the Board that the anniversary date of the Blooms of Enlighten
installment is August 12, 2005.
Chairperson Snitz also gave an update on 6Stones relocating and the success of the "Operation
Back 2 School" event that took place that aided 4,300 disadvantaged kids living in the HEB area.
Library Board Minutes, August S, 2021, Page 3 of 3
Library Board Members
Board Member Mavy inquired about a reception or open house for the donors of the Bubble Wall
and Board Member McGehee informed her that the Euless Library Foundation's annual meeting,
that would also be a reception for the donors, would be happening in September.
Board Member Chac inquired about the Foundation's next project and the library's future needs.
Board Member McAllister commented that the Bubble Wall is now in good working order after
having been down for a few days.
Board Member Chac complimented Ms. Knight on a job well done.
ITEM NO.7 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Portugal stated that she liked the statistical reporting and felt confident that the numbers would
keep growing. She inquired about the staff s ability to pick up the technology and Ms. Knight
spoke of how change management is a whole new subset of management that she needed to learn
and that it was not done without it's challenges but that staff was doing a great job of learning all
of the new technology.
ITEM NO. 8 ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Board Member Wright
and seconded by Board Member Chac. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Chairman BarQfy Snitz Date