HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-06 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017
ITEM NO. 1 CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library Board was called to order by
Chairman Snitz at 6:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017, in the Board Room of the Library, 201
N. Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz, Vice Chairman Allan Gibbs,
Board Members Jim Hamilton, Mike McGehee, Chris McAllister, Carol Kveck, and Alternate
Magen Brown.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Administrator
Mollie Snapp, Administrative Assistant
Donna Gooch, Senior Librarian—Adult Reference
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal
ITEM NO. 2 APPROVED LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to accept the minutes with corrections of the regular meeting
held March 2, 2017. The motion was made by Board Member McGehee and seconded by Board
Member Kveck.
ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Chairman Snitz welcomed all visitors present.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Senior Librarian,Donna Gooch,gave an overview of the various book clubs that the Library offers
and participates in, including the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library Goodreads online
discussion group,the Euless Senior Center's"Whatcha Reading"book club,and Novel Ideas book
club. Ms. Gooch also suggested and discussed several new books that are soon to come out.
Library Administrator, Sherry Knight, gave an overview of the upcoming events and programs
related to HEB Reads!, a Summer Reading Program in collaboration with HEB ISD, Bedford
Public Library, and Hurst Public Library.
Ms. Knight gave an overview of upcoming programs and events:
Adult Spelling Bee, Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Crud Day, Saturday, April 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Library Board Minutes,April 6, 2017,Page I of 3
Library Board Minutes,April 6, 2017,Page 2 of 3
Trinity High School Art Show, Saturday, April 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Early Voting begins Monday, April 24—28 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz gave further information regarding Crud Day and complimented the Celtic Rock
bands that played at Texas Star Golf Course on St. Patrick's Day. Chairman Snitz also discussed
the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum and recommended others to attend.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs gave a brief overview of the results of the Friends Book Sale that took place
March 31 through April 2 and stated that Alternate Brown would be chairing the party committee
for the Euless Library Foundation's (ELF) Ann Hillerman author event.
Vice Chairman Gibbs also spoke of his visit to Cuba with the Rotary.
Library Board Members
Board Member McAllister inquired about ELF's next art project for the Library and suggested
board members and staff to check out the bubble wall at the Fort Worth Science Museum. Ms.
Knight stated that conversations with the architect will provide a better idea for future projects that
ELF could pursue.
Board Member McAllister inquired about additional information regarding the Trinity Art Show
and if additional student art work might be on display in the Library in the future. Ms. Knight
stated that the Youth Librarian has emailed local school's art teachers with little response but that
it would always be welcome.
Board Member Kveck commented on the success of the STEM kits and Story kits in the Youth
department and their high check-out rate.
Board Member Hamilton commented on the amount of events happening in the area this weekend
including the Health Expo at the Senior Center and the opening of the blacksmith shop at the
museum.
Alternate Brown complimented Library Aide Denise Olson's work and creativity on the Library's
Instagram page and stated that it was her source for what's going on at the Library.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal commented on the amount of activities that the Library and City put together for
the community.
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ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Board Member Kveck
and seconded by Board Member Hamilton. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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