HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2023-09-14 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
September 14, 2023
Board Participants: Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Margaret Nilz Board Member
Robert Breneman Board Member
Absent: Don Tipps Chair
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Other participants: Krina Traywick Friends of the Library Board Member
Gail LeBreton Friends of the Library Board Member
CALL TO ORDER
Acting chair Jerry Sorenson called the meeting to order on September 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments in this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Donahoo moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Nilz seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
NEW LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced new library board member Robert Breneman, who briefly talked
about himself and met everyone.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT
Friends of the Library board member Krina Traywick gave an update on the Friends of the
Library recent activities and future events.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's statistics from May-August 2023 and answered
questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library event:
• Mayor Summer Reading Club, from 5/30-8/5: there were 2,263 registered
participants this year (31% were first time users), and 9:3,435 hours read. A total of
6,527 people attended the 111 programs. The theme for 2024 is Never Stop
Exploring, and the preliminary schedule will be shared with the board in
February/March.
And upcoming Library events including:
• La Pompe Performance on 9/18 at 6:00pm.
• Home School Meet & Greet on 9/22 at 11:00am.
• Literary Lounge book club on 9/28 at 6:00pm,
• Friends of the Library Book Sale on 10/7 at 10:00am
• Behind the Book Author event Texas Edition with S.C. Gwynne on 11/15 at 1:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
No personnel updates were discussed.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on October 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:06 pm.
ATTEST:
Cathyanne`( cNe ly Don Ti s
Administrative Secretary Chair