HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2023-01-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
January 26, 2023
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Krina Traywick Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
Margaret Nilz Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Koen Samuel Library Associate
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on January 26, 2023 at 5:58 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments in this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sorenson moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Robbins seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Koen Samuel, part-time Library Associate in the Circulation
department, who briefly talked about his role in the Library and answered questions from the
board.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's statistics from December 2022 and answered questions.
LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Barham reported on the recent Library Strategic plan meeting, when the leadership
team discussed ideas for outreach events. The Library will focus on outreach programs in
2023, following the 2-year plan.
LIBRARY PAINTING
Ms. Barham updated the board on the Library repainting project that started on 11/28/22
and is over halfway completed.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
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• NRH Christmas Tree Lighting event on 12/1: 433 crafts made in the Children's tents
and hot chocolate sold at the Friends of the Library booth.
• Bell Conte Ringers fundraising concert on 12/19: 48 people attended.
And upcoming Library events including:
• AARP Tax Aide appointments from 2/6-4/17 on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Behind the Book author event with CJ Box on 2/28 at 1:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Ximena Martinez is the new part time Library Associate in the Circulation department.
Alejandra Lopez was promoted to part time Librarian in the Adult Services department. Liz
Brockman will retire on 3/1 after 35 years of service. The Library will host a retirement
reception on 2/22 from 11:00am-1:00pm to celebrate her career.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on February 23, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
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