HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-05 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018
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 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in the Conference Room of the Library,
201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz,Vice Chairman Allan Gibbs,
Board Member Jim Hamilton, and Alternates Leslie Kane and Magen Brown. Board Members
Mike McGehee, Chris McAllister, and Carol Kveck were not present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Administrator
Mollie Snapp, Administrative Assistant
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal
ITEM NO. 2 APPROVED LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to accept the minutes, with revisions, of the regular meeting
held March 1, 2018. The motion was made by Alternate Kane and seconded by Board Member
Hamilton.
ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Chairman Snitz welcomed all visitors present.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
❖ Classes and Events Update
Library Administrator, Sherry Knight, summarized the accommodations being made to the library
in anticipation of the transition to the temporary location. Ms. Knight also gave an overview of
upcoming events taking place within the next few weeks including: "National Library Week,"
"ELF Book Sale," "League of Women Voters Candidate Forum," and "Harry Potter Party" and
also followed up on the outcomes of the "Seuss Much Fun" event, which occurred on Saturday,
March 3, and on the ongoing program: "DIY Stations." Ms. Knight proceeded to discuss the
upcoming summer reading program,in collaboration with HEB Reads! and introduced the"Merge
Cube;"a favor that patrons will receive when they sign up for the summer reading challenge. The
inaugural summer reading event, "HEB Reads! Kickoff," will be held on May 5 from 10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. and will introduce the "Think Tank;" a STEM-based mobile learning center that will
be utilized by HEB ISD, Euless Public Library, Hurst Public Library, and Bedford Public Library.
Library Board Minutes,April 5,2018,Page 1 of 3
Library Board Minutes,April 5,2018,Page 2 of 3
❖ Remodel Update
Ms. Knight reviewed the preparations that the library is making in anticipation of the transition to
the temporary location at 1100 Westpark Way and the corresponding improvements being made
there. The library is proposing the purchase of a book locker,which will remain on the city campus
at 201 N Ector Drive in consideration of residents' convenience.
Board Member Hamilton asked about the volume that the book locker could hold. Ms. Knight
replied that there would be 17 locker slots in total and that it would be completely self-service and
easy to use.
Board Member Hamilton inquired about security measures in consideration to the book locker and
Ms. Knight divulged that the locker itself was very secure.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz gave an overview of events happening at other city departments.
Chairman Snitz inquired about the current size of the collection and weeding.
Ms. Knight reported that the library continues to weed items as part of regular library operations;
however, the collection will not shrink significantly between now and the move. The collection
has been compacted onto as few shelves as possible; therefore, shelving is readily available to
relocate to the temporary location.
Board Member Hamilton inquired about the location of future board meetings and Ms. Knight
clarified that they would be held at the temporary location at 1100 Westpark Way.
Chairman Snitz inquired about the quantity of parking spaces available at the temporary location
to which Ms. Knight stated that staff would be parking offsite, thereby offering maximal space to
our patrons.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs thanked those in the board who have made contributions to the Bubble Wall
fundraiser and vocalized an invitation for all to participate in the fundraising. Vice Chairman
Gibbs encouraged everyone to attend the concluding ELF Book Sale.
Vice Chairman Gibbs described his experience at the Texas Library Association (TLA)
Conference and mentioned a potential vendor that could be a source of income for the Euless
Library Foundation by buying donated and weeded books and turning them into art at
letterlounge.net. Vice Chairman Gibbs also looked at furniture and acquired a few program ideas.
Ms. Knight and Administrative Assistant, Mollie Snapp, spoke of their experience at the TLA
Conference, as well.
Library Board Minutes,April 5,2018,Page 3 of 3
Library Board Members
Alternate Brown shared her review of the"Seuss Much Fun"event and shared her appreciation of
the self-expressing crafts and the DIY Stations available to her son.
Alternate Kane gave an update on the success of the Lonestar Planner Club program and noted
that attendance is rising.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal of Euless,Texas inquired about the ability to reinvest the current materials budget
for the return to the current location in 2020.
Ms. Knight stated that the library's material budget is sufficient to meet community needs and
should continue to be for the foreseeable future.
Ms. Portugal advocated her desire to make sure that children are continuing to be passionate
readers,as they have been in the past. Ms.Knight confirmed that circulation is still high and steady
in the youth and young adult categories and that the library is still providing patrons with the
written format, as well as other available formats and mediums.
Ms. Portugal invited all board members to come and listen to the Euless city council candidates
speak at the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum taking place at the library on April 18.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Board Member Hamilton
and seconded by Alternate Kane. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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