HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-05 EULESS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
April 5, 2012
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS STAFF OTHERS
Marcia Brown Kate Lyon Councilman Leon Hogg
Loretta Doty Jan Hogg
Betty Fuller Alyssa Walker
Allan Gibbs
Beverly Leake-absent
Chris McAllister-absent
Mike McGehee
Barney Snitz-absent
Chairman Mike McGehee called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES: The Chairman asked for a motion to be made to accept the minutes of
February, 2012. Marcia Brown made the motion to accept the minutes and Allan Gibbs seconded the motion.
WELCOME VISITORS: Chairman Mike McGehee welcomed the guests to the meeting.
REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR:
Kate presented the statistics. The statistics are still very strong.
Masterworks Program Information:
140 attended the Needfire program on Monday, March 12.
Staff News: Suzy Holloway is the new Part-Time Librarian Assistant in Youth.
National Library Week activities in the library include:
Monday, April 9th jazz group 2Tone will perform in the Meeting Room at 7pm. This program is part of
Masterworks.
Tuesday, April 10th Knit/Crochet 101 at 10:30am in the Meeting Room; "Building Common Ground"
at the ESL Conversation Class at 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 10th the Mayor will present and read the National Library Week Proclamation at the
City Council Meeting at 7:00pm.
Wednesday, April 11th the 7th Annual Staff Edible Book Contest judging will be at 4:00pm in the
Board Room.
Wednesday, April 11th the Library Board will have lunch delivered from Central Market for the library
staff.
Friday, April 13th at noon Discover Sources for Free e-books in the Reference Department.
All Week we have a contest to win a Movie Package with the movie "Hugo", movie passes, candy and
popcorn; and a drawing for a cookbook and gift bag.
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Library Board Minutes
April 5, 2012
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT-CONTINUED
Kate Lyon reported on:
The library closings for April
Youth Department will participate at Arbor Daze Kid's Zone
DISCUSSIONS:
1. Allan Gibbs reported on his recent trip with the Rotary Club to Nicaragua
2. Loretta Doty informed the board of the Police Department Benevolent Golf Tournament that will be
held on May 9, 2012.
3. Marcia Brown reported on the challenges at Trinity High School
CITIZEN INPUT:
1. Alyssa Walker shared her interest to get involved with the library as a volunteer. Kate gave her
information on the Euless Library Foundation.
2. Councilman Hogg reported on:
• Reclaimed water on Fuller Wiser
• Upcoming elections
• Status of Glade Park
• Homes on the old McCormick property
• Groundbreaking at Trinity High School and Bell High School on April 11th
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Marcia Brown and seconded by Loretta
Doty. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm
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