HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2024-11-21 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
November 21, 2024
Board Participants:
Kathy Antropik Board Member, Place 3
Robert Breneman Board Member, Place 5
Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6
Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7
Erin Rodriguez Board Member, Alternate
Absent:
Don Tipps Chair, Place 1
Holly Mitchell Board Member, Place 2
Lisa Martinez Board Member, Place 4
Staff Participants:
Cecilia Barham Library Director
Cathy McNeely Library Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Library Director Cecilia Barham called the meeting to order on November 21, 2024, at 6:01
pm, and asked the board to appoint a member to chair the remainder of the meeting as the
Chairman was not present. Mr. Breneman motioned to appoint Ms. Rodriguez, Ms. Smith
seconded, and all unanimously agreed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments in this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Breneman moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Smith seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
Ms. Barham introduced newly appointed Library Board member Stacy Herron, who briefly
talked about herself and met the other members and library staff.
LIBRARY FURNITURE INSTALLATION UPDATE
Ms. Barham informed that the first vendor has delivered part of the new furniture, one
vendor is scheduled to deliver between 12/9-12/13, and two in January 2025 .
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's statistics from September-October 2024 and answered
questions. The Library Director also announced that the Library has a new digital resource
since September named Boundless.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events:
• Mad Hatter's Tea Party on 10/12 from 1 :00-3:00pm: 275 people participated.
• Homeschool Science on 11/1 at 11 :00am: 85 people participated.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Winter Reading Challenge starting on 12/1-12/31 .
• NHR Christmas Tree Lighting event on 12/5 from 6:00-9:OOpm.
• Uptown Carolers performance on 12/10 at 6:00pm.
• Stories with Santa on 12/11 at 4:00pm.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Avery Zamora is the new part time Library Associate in the Circulation department, and
Demi Trudgett the new part time Librarian in the Reference department. One full time
clerical position in the Circulation department will be posted.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm.
ATTEST.
OP
Cathyanne McNeely E in Rod ' uez
Library Clerk Chairwo aaPco em