HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2021-03-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD VIRTUALLY
March 25, 2021
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Mary Robbins Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on March 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Tipps moved to accept the minutes; all board members adopted it as presented.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's statistics from February 2021 with the board and
answered questions.
REPORT ON VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Spring Vegetable Gardening WebEx class on 3/2 at 5:00 pm
• The Maker Spot Intro to Electricity and Magnetism WebEx session on 3/11 at 4:30
pm
• Pinterest Parties: Macrame plant holder Webex craft party on 3/16 at 3:00 pm
• Take-it/Make-it Crafts: Shamrock stained glass WebEx craft party on 3/18 at 4:30
pm.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club: Tails & Tales is the theme for 2021. Virtual and in-
person programs are scheduled, and at least 17 events will be virtual. In July, in
addition to the popular Pinterest Parties, Adult Services will offer Poetry Slam and
Adult Folktales as new events. For this year, the Friends of the Library donated grand
prizes to encourage participation in all age groups.
LIBRARY 2020 YEAR END REPORT
Ms. Barham shared the Library 2020 Year End report that will be presented at the next City
Council meeting. The report highlights the Library's achievements during the past fiscal
year, including major events before the pandemic. Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Robbins
congratulated the library team on its creative programs offered during the pandemic.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
No personnel updates were discussed.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on April 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:24 pm.
Cath . nn- McNeely on Ti
Administrative Secretary Chair