HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/2016 LIB August 25,2016
CITY OF THE COLONY
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 25,2016
The Regular Session of the Library Board of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to
order at 7:08 p.m. on the 25th day of August 2016, at The Colony Public Library, 6800
Main Street, The Colony, Texas,with the following roll call:
Sandi Gehrke Place 1 Present
Marlene Martin, Chair Place 2 Present
Place 3 Vacant
Judith Ilebb, Vice-Chair Place 4 Present
Joanna Krueger Place 5 Present
Jade Kelly Place 6 Present
Yasmin Agudelo Place 7 Absent
Brian Wade Council Liaison Absent
Joan L. Sveinsson Staff Liaison Present
Jan Williams Recording Secretary Present
With five board members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
[1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND
PROCLAMATIONS:
Call to order
Citizen Input-None
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of minutes of Library Board meeting held July 28, 2016
Motion to approve the above consent agenda item - Gehrke; second by Hebb;
motion passed with all ayes
3.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3.1 Tour of various areas of the Library to gain greater understanding of current
services, improvements, planned changes, and needs
No tour this month.
3.2 Discussion and reports regarding progress of Library Board goals and projects
for 2016:
A. Continue to maintain legislative awareness of pertinent library issues
No report.
B. Continue to assist in representing TCPL at library, school, and community
activities
Members Martin and Gehrke stuffed folders to be given out at The Colony Back 2
School Bash; Member Gehrke also helped at the TCPL booth at the Bash. Member
__ _ - Gehrke assisted Director Sveinsson in distributing TCPL information at the LISD
Back to School Fair and at two Hicks Elementary School events. Members Gehrke
and Hebb staffed the Jazzed ticket sales table in the Library; Member Hebb noted
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that she had the opportunity to observe the circulation staff at work during those
times and reported that she was very impressed by their professional, yet friendly
customer service.
C. Initiate contact and work with the business community to introduce TCPL's
services and resources
Member Martin attended the Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremonies for
Rock & Brews and Door 2 Door School Shuttle. Member Gehrke took TCPL
publicity materials to be included in newcomer bags and assisted in stuffing the
bags; the bags are distributed through The Colony Utility Billing Customer
Services.
3.3 Discussion of Library Board meeting schedule
No discussion.
3.4 Receive and discuss staff update regarding Friends of the Library activities:
Jazzed About The Library Benefit 2016: More tickets were sold this year than last
year and there was a slightly larger turnout. One big auction item was sold and all but
two of the smaller items sold. The Casino was very popular and the venue layout was
better. Everyone seemed to have a great time.
Little Free Libraries: On August 14, it was reported that the Ridgepointe Park LFL
had been damaged. The Plexiglas window in the door had been broken. Director
Sveinsson removed the books, put a temporary cover over the opening, posted a sign,
and notified Parks Manager Jackie Kopsa regarding needed repairs. On August 15,
PARD staff completed the repairs; on August 16, the books were returned and the LFL
was back in business.
FOTCPL PRESENTS! Meet the Authors: To date, eighteen authors have signed up
for this event which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, at the
Library.
3.5 Receive and discuss staff update regarding public relations events and programs:
LISD Back to School Fair: Member Gehrke and Director Sveinsson issued 35 TCPL
cards and provided TCPL information to over 750 contacts.
The Colony Back 2 School Bash: Member Gehrke helped during the event; 479
folders were given to students, 1,143 contacts were made, and twenty-three library
cards were issued.
Teen Pizza Party: Eighteen teens attended the party to eat pizza, play games and
socialize. Palio's Pizza Café of The Colony donated the pizza. The Teen Anime Club
members sold snacks and the winners'of the Teen Art Contest were announced. The
1st place winner was Ivan Gafica and 2nd place winner was Ariah Lentz.
Summer Reading Club: To date, there were a total of 644 registrations, a total of
6,407 books have been logged by the Itty Bitties, Kiddos, and Adults, and a total of
1,363 hours read were logged by the teens. A complete report will be presented at the
September meeting.
Summer Library Olympics: There were 40 participants for this event. Games were
played and prizes were awarded.
STEAManiacs: This come-and-go program will be held every Wednesday, from 4-6
p.m. and offers elementary school-age children in grades K-5 the opportunity to
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explore a little bit about all things STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts,
and math. Activities will include hands-on experiments, creating with Snap Circuits,
_ _ _ building with K*Nex, sharpening math skills with coding activities, and investigatiing
fascinating ways to explore innovative literacy. Children under 9 years old must be
accompanied at all times by a caregiver age 12 or older.
Pokémon Go: Battle Royale: Contestants are invited to come to TCPL's Pokémon
GOO Gym for an epic game battle on Wednesday, September 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
When the hour is up, the Gym Leader will be awarded the Codex Badge. Each
participant must bring his/her own smartphone with Pokémon GOO installed. Due to
restrictions within the game, participants must already be on Pokémon GOO level 5
or higher to challenge others in a gym battle. Children under 9 years old must be
accompanied at all times by a caregiver age 12 or older.
Minecraft Party: The third annual MineCraft Party will be held Saturday, September
10 from 2-4 p.m. All ages are welcome to come celebrate everything MineCraft with
crafts and games.
Continuing Education Class: This class for daycare and preschool teachers will be
held Thursday, September 15, at 7 p.m. Instructor Amy Anderson, Speech-Language
Pathologist, from North Central Texas ECI will teach Baby-Early Childhood Sign
Language: Intermediate Level. Participants who complete the class will earn 2.0
hours of CE credit. Pre-registration is required; the $5 per person reservation fee is
refundable on completion of the class. Registration opened August 23.
Registration for Back to Hogwarts Bash: Online registration begins Tuesday,
September 20 at thecolonypl.org; registration is limited, but the tickets are free.
-- - --- Participants are invited to experience the world of Harry Potter on Saturday, October
15, from 6-9 p.m. They will be sorted into Houses, take Hogwarts classes and
participate in a Harry Potter trivia quiz. Costumes encouraged!
Computer Classes: The September classes include Beginning Word 2010 on Friday
September 23 from 2-4 p.m. and Basic Computer Class on Saturday, September 24
from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is limited; register at the Reference desk.
3.6 Review list of September library programs
ADJOURNMENT
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
APPROVED:
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J ' h Hebb, Vice-Chair
y of The Colony Library Board
ATTEST:
— - Williams, Recording Secretary
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