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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022
ITEM NO. I 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, November 3, 2022, in the Meeting Room of the Library, 201 N. Ector
Drive. Those present included: Chairperson Snitz, Vice Chairperson Jorge Chac, and Board
Members Jinn Hamilton, Katherine Flannery, Mike McGehee, Chris McAllister, and Rochelle
Ragas. Board Member Mavy Wright was not present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Director
Angela Jones, Assistant Library Director
Mollie Myers, Administrative Secretary
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 meeting held on October
6, 2022. The motion was made by Mr. Hamilton to accept the minutes with corrections and
seconded by Mr. McGehee. 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
Library Update
Ms. Knight reviewed last month's statistical summary specifically mentioning the attendance at
the "4,5,6" program and read the latest "Stories of Impact."
Mr. Hamilton asked about the Senior Book Club and Ms. Ragas inquired about the number of
attendees at this program.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Knight gave an overview of upcoming classes and events including Thanksgiving closures
and mentioned that youth programs and classes would be taking a break that week.
Ms. Jones gave an overview of October programs and upcoming events including the "Family
Place Workshop," and "Waggin Tails Storytime," and mentioned that citizenship classes would
begin in January.
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Mr. Chac asked if there was enough space for the "Family Place Workshop" if attendance
continues to grow. Ms. Jones stated that due to its structure as a come -and -go event occupancy
limits are not being reached.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairperson
Mr. Snitz informed the board about Crud Day on Saturday, November 5 and Mr. Hamilton
mentioned that Shred Day would be happening at the same time.
Library Board Vice Chairperson
Mr. Chac asked if the citizenship classes had a specific start date and Ms. Jones stated that would
be determined afterpatron surveys come in but that they would begin in January and run for twelve
weeks.
Mr. Chac asked if data collection on the nationality of those attending this program could be
gathered. Ms. Knight stated that the organization running this program, Catholic Charities, would
need to gather that info and she would find out if it was possible.
Library Board Members
Ms. Flannery inquired about the ghosts in the library found from the paranormal investigation teen
program from last week and Ms. Jones gave an update on the program.
Ms. Flannery gave an overview of the Euless Library Foundation's Biannual Book Sale.
Mr. McGehee stated that he volunteered at the Boo Bash and spoke highly of the event. He also
stated that the HEB Rotary is giving dictionaries to the 3rd grade children in all the elementary
schools in Euless. Ms. Knight gave further detail of what this partnership entails.
ITEM NO.6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal, Euless, Texas, gave an update on the latest developments in the city.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Mr. Hamilton and
seconded by Mr. McGehee. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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