HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2026-08-20 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
August 20, 2026
Board Participants:
Staci Pope Board Member, Place 1
Robert Breneman Board Member, Place 2
Kathy Antropik Chair, Place 3
Tyler Chambers Board Member, Place 4
Bill Whitsett Board Member, Place 5
Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6
Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7
Absent:
Lo Linford Board Member, Alternate
Staff Participants:
Cecilia Barham Library Director
Silvia Cordell Tech Services Supervisor
Kinsey Peresh Youth Services Supervisor
Cathy McNeely Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kathy Antropik called the meeting to order on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This meeting had no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Breneman moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Herron seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION
Ms. Barham welcomed new board members Robert Breneman and Bill Whitsett, who briefly
talked about themselves and were introduced to the other board members and library staff.
Ms. Barham presented an overview of the Library, including its staff, core services,
collections, events & classes, programs and most recent customer survey results.
LIBRARY STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Silvia Cordell, Tech Services Supervisor and Kinsey Peresh, Youth
Services Supervisor, who talked about their role and departmental operations.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's key performance indicators from May, June, and July
2026 and answered questions.
2026 MAYOR'S SUMMER READING CLUB
Ms. Peresh reported on the 2026 Mayor's Summer Reading Club program, with 2,659
participants — 14% more than 2025. This year's reading goal, 5 million minutes, was also
surpassed, reaching a total of 6,385,095 minutes. Ms. Peresh also shared the overall
attendance (7,080), author summer event attendance (583), new cardholders (1,279), and
answered questions.
UPCOMING LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on upcoming Library events, including:
• Setlists & Stories event with Sebastian Bach on 9/19 from 7:00-9:30pm.
• Second Breakfast in the Shire event on 9/26 from 12:00-2:0Opm.
• Local Author event on 10/17 from 12:00-3:00pm.
2026 BOND ELECTION
Ms. Barham informed the board that the Library is included in the 11/3 Election ballot for a
city-wide bond. The Library's plan is enclosed in Proposition D that requests the expansion
of the community room from 102 to 500 people capacity. Additionally, Ms. Barham
explained that board members and Friends of the Library members can advocate for the
proposition on behalf of the Library.
LIBRARY MEETING ROOM POLICY DISCUSSION
Ms. Barham notified the board that one HOA group requested an increase of the reservation
number in the community room. Ms. Barham will compile a report on meeting rooms
utilization and will present it to the board for review and conclusion at the next board
meeting.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Megan Janky will be promoted to full time Library Specialist in the Tech Services
department. Andrea Reilly is the new part-time Library Associate in the Circulation
department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on September 17, 2026, at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
ATTEST- r !
Cathyanne c eely Kathy Antr ik
Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator Chairwoma