HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2016-01-21 Minutes (3) MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
January 21, 2016
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Donna Stallard Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Kay Schmidt Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Holly Mitchell Alternate
Absent: Avis Crisp Board Member
Karen Alexander Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Christine Evans Administrative Secretary
Citizens Present: Trey Thompson
Tony Thompson
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order January 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sorenson moved to accept the minutes; Ms. Stallard seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from November & December 2015 with the
board and answered questions. She noted that in the next few months the format and
contents of the library's statistics will be updated to reflect all library services and programs.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• The Fall Concert Series continued with Pete Branham Group on October 19th and
with Center Stage Brass on November 16th. The events had 57 and 84 total
attendees respectively.
• The Duct Tape Art for Teens program in The Maker Spot had 33 attendees.
And upcoming Library events including:
• The Behind the Book event with Joanne Fluke where Ms. Fluke will be launching her
newest book on 2/24/16.
• Babygarten Story Time for 0-18 months that begins on 2/1/16.
• AARP's annual Tax Aide program will begin on 2/1/16.
UPDATE ON THE MAKER SPOT
Ms. Barham discussed November & December 2015 usage statistics from The Maker Spot
with the board. Ms. Barham also discussed the February 2016 class schedule.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Ms. Barham informed the board that the Library is still interviewing for the open librarian
position.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on February 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library's
Administrative Offices.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Christine Evans, Dar i. •';
Administrative Secretary Chair