HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2021-07-22 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
July 22, 2021
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
John Keigley Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
Kathy Antropik 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 July 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The May 27 minutes needed correction and their approval was postponed to the September
meeting.
REVISED STUDY ROOM POLICY
Ms. Barham presented the revised Study Room Policy to the board members and asked for
approval. Mr. Sorenson motioned; Ms. Traywick and Ms. Mitchell seconded, the revision
was unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's statistics from May-June 2021 and answered questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• 2021 Mayor Summer Reading Club: new program Library in the Parks in June turned
out a success with average of 80 people, Thursday events attendance of 200 people
average, and record breaking participation on Lego Challenge program were some of
this year's highlights.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Mayor's Bike Ride Outreach: the Library plans to promote its programs and events at
the Mayor's bike rides in September-October.
• Free Comic Book Day: on 8/14 from 1:00-3:00pm
• The Maker Spot Grand Reopening: on 8/28 from 2:00-4:00pm.
• Computer Classes: two classes/week in August-September.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Laura Fentum and Allecia Pipkin are the new part time Library Associates in the Circulation
department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on September 23, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
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Cathyanne rcNeely Don Ti hs
Administra ive Secretary Chair