HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-02EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024
ITEM NO. 1 CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless Library Board was called to order by Vice Chairperson Jim Hamilton at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the Conference Room of the library at 201 N. Ector Drive. Those
present included: Vice Chairperson Jim Hamilton, Board Members Rochelle Ragas, John Lentini, Chris
McAllister, and Philip Tedone. Chairperson Jorge Chac and Board Member Barney Snitz were not present
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Director
Angela Jones, Assistant Library Director
Mollie Myers, Library Services Supervisor
Laney James, Administrative Secretary
Whitney Hamlin, Librarian Assistant
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal
ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Vice Chairperson Hamilton asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on
April 4, 2024. The motion was made by Mr. Lentini and seconded by Mr. Tedone. All were in favor
and the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Vice Chairperson Hamilton welcomed all visitors.
ITEM NO. 4 LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
❖ Staff Update
Ms. Knight introduced Whitney Hamlin as a new Library Assistant in the Library Services Department
after being promoted from Library Aide. Mollie Myers, Ms. Hamlin's supervisor, gave a brief introduction
for Ms. Hamlin and provided an overview of her exceptional work at the library.
The board thanked Ms. Myers and Ms. Hamlin for their time.
❖ Library Update
Ms. Knight reviewed the latest statistical summaries and Stories of Impact, including one online review of
the library.
Mr. McAllister- inquired about circulation trends and Ms. Knight shared predictions for the coming years.
Ms. Knight provided a brief overview of the TumbleBooks digital resource.
Library Board Minutes, Thursday, May 2, Page 1 of 2
Library Board Minutes, Thursday, May 2, Page 2 of 2
❖ Summer Events Update
Ms. Jones gave the board an overview of the summer reading challenge set to begin with the HEB Reads
Kickoff on May 11. Ms. Jones also provided a summary of the special events scheduled for the summer.
Mr. McAllister inquired ab out the scheduling of events with the Hurst and Bedford Libraries, andMs. Jones
explained the process of selecting dates for each special event.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Jones gave an overview of upcoming classes and events including a Tongan Ribbon Lei event,
Flutissimo Concert, Readto Me program, Computer Classes, SilentBook Club, andthe HEB Reads Kickoff
Event. Ms. Jones also spoke about the changed structure of the Computer Classes and the increasing
popularity of the Silent Book Club.
Ms. Knight informed the board that author Neal Shusterman will be attending HEB Reads Kickoff event to
sell and autograph copies of his latest book.
Mr. McAllister inquired about the demand for entertainment at the librarysuch asevening events for adults.
Ms. Knight explained that demand for adult's events can be difficult to predict, and the Euless Library
Foundation frequently considers funding special events for adults.
Mr. Hamilton inquired about the recent Arbor Daze event and Ms. Fright confirmed its success.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
❖ Library Board Chairperson
Chairperson Chac was not in attendance.
Library Board Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Hamilton reminded the board of the upcoming Concert in the Park, a Taylor Swift tribute
band in Glade Parks on May 10. Mr. Hamilton also informed the board of the upcoming CPR Blitz and
gave an overview of the event and volunteer process.
Mr. Hamilton informed the board of a resource for city information, AccessEuless.
Library Board Members
No reports were made at this time.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Portugal gave an update from the Planning and Zoning Commission, including a note about the
possibility of moving Arbor Daze to Glade Parks.
Ms. Portugal inquired if any attendees of the Citizenship Classes had graduated recently, and Ms. Jones
shared a photo received of someone who passed their citizenship test and came back, to celebrate with his
class and the library's staff.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairperson Hamilton asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Mr. Lentini and
seconded by Mr. McAllister. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Chairperson Jorjrc Chac
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