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Home My WebLink AboutLIB 2026-10-15 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 9015 GRAND AVENUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENTS C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 Approve the minutes of the September 17, 2026 regular Library Board meeting. D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES D.1 Library staff introduction. D.2 Key Performance Indicators report. D.3 Past Library programs and events update. DA Upcoming Library programs and events update. E. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS E.1 Library's New Branding and Website presentation. E.2 Discuss any personnel updates. E.3 Discuss and consider date for next Library Board meeting. F. ADJOURNMENT Certification Thursday, October 15, 2026 Library Board Agenda Page 1 of 2 I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills Library Board was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on Friday, October 9, 2026, by 3:00 PM. Cathyanne McNeely Library Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Thursday, October 15, 2026 Library Board Agenda Page 2 of 2 "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: October 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Approve the minutes of the September 17, 2026, regular Library Board meeting. PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director SUMMARY: The minutes listed are approved by majority vote of the Library Board members at Library Board meetings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Library office prepares action minutes for each Library Board meeting. The minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the agenda for review and approval by the Library Board. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the September 17, 2026, regular Library Board meeting. MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE September 17, 2026 Board Participants: Staci Pope Board Member, Place 1 Robert Breneman Board Member, Place 2 Tyler Chambers Board Member, Place 4 Bill Whitsett Board Member, Place 5 Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6 Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7 Lo Linford Board Member, Alternate Absent: Kathy Antropik Chair, Place 3 Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director Kandra Gibbs Adult Services Supervisor La Toyia Williams-Griffin Circulation Supervisor Cathy McNeely Community Outreach and Volunteer Coord. CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Kathy Antropik was absent. Board member Robert Breneman called the meeting to order on September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. PUBLIC COMMENTS This meeting had no public comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Chambers moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Herron and Ms. Smith seconded, and the minutes were unanimously approved. BOARD OFFICERS ELECTION Mr. Breneman motioned to keep Ms. Antropik as Library Board Chairwoman, Mr. Chambers and Ms. Herron seconded, all members agreed and reelected Ms. Antropik. For Library Board Vice Chair, Ms. Smith motioned to elect Mr. Breneman, Mr. Chambers seconded, all members agreed and selected Mr. Breneman, who accepted the position and presided over the remaining board meeting. REVISED LIBRARY POLICIES Ms. Barham presented the revised Library Events and Classes policy to the board members and asked for approval. After reviewing and discussing it, Ms. Smith motioned, Mr. Chambers seconded, and the policy was unanimously approved. Next, Barham presented the revised Library TMS Usage and Equipment Reservations policy and asked for approval. After reviewing and discussing it, Ms. Herron motioned, Ms. Linford seconded, and the policy was unanimously approved. LIBRARY STAFF INTRODUCTION Ms. Barham introduced Kandra Gibbs, Adult Services Supervisor and La Toyia Williams- Griffin, Circulation Supervisor, who talked about their role, departmental operations, and answered questions. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms. Barham reviewed the library's key performance indicators from August 2026 and answered questions. REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Ms. Barham reported on past Library events: • Mahjong Club on 8/24 at 10:OOam: 27 people participated. • Library in the Park on 8/26, 9/2, and 9/9: 171 people attended. And upcoming events, including: • Setlists & Stories event with Sebastian Bach on 9/19 at 7:OOpm. • Second Breakfast in the Shire event on 9/26 from 12:00-2:OOpm. • Pet Portraits with NRH Animal Services on 10/1 at 5:OOpm. • Friends of the Library Book Sale on 10/3 from 10:00am-3:OOpm • Local Author event on 10/17 from 12:00-3:OOpm. 2026 BOND ELECTION Ms. Barham notified the board that information about the Bond Election, including the library's expansion proposition, is on the City's website. A guide will be sent to all library staff to become familiar and to share with patrons who inquire about the bond. LIBRARY MEETING ROOM POLICY DISCUSSION Ms. Barham reported that the library meeting rooms are currently utilized 60%-65%, and recommended to keep the reservation numbers as is. The board members agreed and accepted the recommendation. PERSONNEL UPDATE The Circulation department will hire 3 part-time Library Associates; one full-time staff retirement will be announced at the next board meeting. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be held on October 15, 2026, at 6:OOpm. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:49 pm. ATTEST: Cathyanne McNeely Robert Breneman Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator Vice Chair "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: October 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Library Staff Introduction PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Library Director will introduce a few Library staff to the board members. "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: October 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Key Performance Indicators report PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Library Director will report on key indicators for services and programs provided in September 2026. 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"I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: October 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Library personnel updates PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Library Director will discuss Library staff personnel updates (new hires, promotions, and retirements). "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: October 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Next Library Board meeting date PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Library Director will discuss and propose a date for the next Library Board meeting.