HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2025-03-20 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
March 20, 2025
Board Participants:
Kyle Pekurney Board Member, Place 1
Holly Mitchell Board Member, Place 2
Kathy Antropik Chair, Place 3
Tyler Chambers Board Member, Place 4
Robert Breneman Board Member, Place 5
Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6
Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7
Absent:
Erin Rodriguez Board Member, Alternate
Staff Participants:
Cecilia Barham Library Director
Amanda Morrissey Librarian
Allecia Pipkin Librarian
Cathy McNeely Library Clerk
Public participant:
Cecille Delaney Guest
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kathy Antropik called the meeting to order on March 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This meeting had no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Breneman moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Mitchell seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Amanda Morrissey and Allecia Pipkin, Librarians in the Children
Department, who briefly talked about their role at the Library. They also presented the 2025
Mayor Summer Reading Club program highlights, including performances, activities, crafts,
prizes, and incentives. The kickoff party will be on 5/31 at 10:00am.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham recommended a reduction of key performance indicators to 5 sources:
Circulation, Digital Circulation, Program Attendance, Total Visits, and Facilities Utilization.
Ms. Barham proposed this revision to the board; Mr. Breneman motioned, Mr. Chambers
seconded, all agreed and accepted the recommendation.
PRINT USER DEMOGRAPHICS REPORT
Ms. Barham presented Savannah, a cloud-based platform that generates reader cluster
breakdown and distribution for print materials, print materials usage, physical circulation by
age groups, and answered questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events:
• Behind the Book author event with CJ Box on 2/25 at 1:00pm: 302 people attended.
• Super Mario Day event on 3/10 from 3:00-5:OOpm: 510 people participated.
• Homeschool Science program on 3/14 at 11:00am: 135 people participated.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Gatsby Gala event on 4/8 at 6:00pm.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale on 4/12 from 10:OOam-3:OOpm.
• Friends of the Library Annual Membership meeting on 4/14 at 6:30pm.
• Volunteer Appreciation dinner on 4/24 at 6:00pm.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
The Circulation department has one full-time Library Clerk position vacant.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 pm.
ATTEST:
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Cathyanne McNeely Kathy Antropi
Library Clerk Chairwoman