HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2026-05-21 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
May 21, 2026
Board Participants:
Holly Mitchell Board Member, Place 2
Kathy Antropik Chair, Place 3
Tyler Chambers Board Member, Place 4
Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6
Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7
Absent:
Staci Pope Board Member, Place 1
Lo Linford Board Member, Alternate
Staff Participants:
Cecilia Barham Library Director
Cathy McNeely Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
Guests:
Allison Mull Friends of the Library President
Glenn Weissinger Friends of the Library Board Member
Krina Traywick Friends of the Library Board Member
Pam Donahoo Friends of the Library Board Member
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kathy Antropik called the meeting to order on May 21, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This meeting had no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Herron moved to accept the minutes, Mr. Chambers seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's key performance indicators from April 2026 and
answered questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events:
• Behind the Book with author Yangsze Choo on 5/5 at 1:00pm: 56 people attended.
• Free Comic Book Day on 5/9 at 10:00am: 254 people participated.
• Library in the Park on 5/19 at 10:30: 62 people attended.
• Literacy Night and Andy's Frozen Custard Anniversary outreach events on 5/12: 323
people attended.
And upcoming events, including:
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club Kick-off party on 5/30 from 10:00am-12:00pm.
• Mahjong Club, new Adult Services program starting on 6/8 on 2nd and 4th Mondays
from 10:ooam-12:00pm.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced the Friends of the Library (FOL) board members Allison Mull, Pam
Donahoo, Krina Traywick, and Glenn Weissinger. Ms. Mull, FOL president, talked about
group advocacy and support to the Library. Ms. Donahoo discussed infrastructure, change
and modernization/new FOL social media account. Mr. Weissinger gave an overview of the
FOL strategic plan and initiatives, fundraising, operational processes, and proactive
campaign to support the Library. Lastly, Ms. Traywick talked about financial management
and projects funded by the organization. They answered questions from the library board
members invited everyone to the FOL Annual Meeting event on 5/28 at 6:30pm.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Kasey Coulson is the,new part time Library Associate in the Circulation department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on August 20, 2026 at 6:00pm. Because this month is outside
the regular schedule outlined in the Library Board bylaws, a vote was required to officially
approve it. Mr. Chambers motioned, Ms. Mitchell seconded, and the date was unanimously
approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 pm.
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