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City of Colleyville
Colleyville Library Board
MINUTES
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817. 503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Monday, February 11, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Public Library
110 Main Street
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Molly Skinner called the meeting of the Colleyville Library Board to order at 6:03
p.m.
Present Board members: Chair Molly Skinner, Kay Newton, Gary McPherson, Pat
Jones, Billie Tuttle, Lourdes McWithey; City Staff: Library Director Mary Rodne, Library
Community Events Coordinator Kristi Isbell
Absent Board members: Cecilia Sublette, Merry Graves, Mike Sexton
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 8, 2018
A motion was made by Kay Newton and seconded by Pat Jones to approve the October
8, 2018 minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Update on the Library Spatial Reconfiguration Project
Director Mary Rodne explained that, aside from a few minor adjustments, all
construction and furniture placement was complete. Rodne stated the disposal of
surplus shelving and furniture would be according to City policy. Rodne stated that with
the completion of the Project, the Friends have shelving space to resume their ongoing
used book sale.
3b Update on the Library Open House
Rodne stated the Library Open House was tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March
30, from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Rodne explained that the Friends and the Foundation had
each contributed $500.00 to offset the costs of refreshments, children’s activities, or
other entertainment. Rodne added that the event would feature a brief program
acknowledging the individuals and organizations that contributed to the Library Spatial
Reconfiguration Project as well as support of the Library during 15 years of serving the
community.
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3c Overview of the 2019 Summer Reading Program
Rodne described the 2019 Summer Reading Program (SRP) as being space-themed
and provided examples of slogans being considered. Discussion ensued regarding
possible space-themed events, which could be included in the SRP, and features of the
Prize Room. Rodne added that the Kick-Off Party would be on Friday, May 31, 6:00 -
8:00 p.m. and the Finale would be on Friday, July 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
3d Discussion of Items for Future Agendas
The next regularly scheduled meeting was tentatively set for Monday, April 8, 2019.
4. REPORTS
4a Librarian's Report
A. Monthly Statistics:
Director Rodne provided an overview of the statistics for the months of October 2018
through January 2019.
B. Donations:
Rodne stated that the Library received $41,300.00 from October 2018 through January
2019. In October 2018, the Library received $20,000.00 from the Colleyville Public
Library Foundation and $20,000.00 from the Friends of the Colleyville Public Library to
support the Library Reconfiguration Project for the first floor. In December 2018, the
Library received $200.00 for digital materials. In January 2019, the Library received
$100.00 from David and Pam Brandt for the purchase of adult non-fiction materials
and $1000.00 from the Colleyville Lions Club for the purchase of adult large print
materials.
C. Programs:
Rodne provided details regarding the 2019 Winter Reading Program, Bleep, Blop, Read,
including the types of reading and attendance incentives for the children. Rodne stated
that the Story Time programs had been well received and there were very few openings
in any of the sessions. Rodne added that the STEAM (Science – Technology –
Engineering – Art – Math) program had been enhanced with the addition of
programmable materials that introduce coding concepts. Rodne provided examples of
items created in the most recent Family Art class. Rodne, also, showed samples of the
STEAM kits that would be available for circulation and explained that funding for the
kits was provided from a Collevyille Woman’s Club grant. Rodne answered general
questions about circulation policies related to the new STEAM kits.
4b Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Report
Kay Newton reported on behalf of the Friends and provided information on the Used
Book Sale scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2019, in conjunction with the Colleyville
Garden Club’s Plant Sale. Newton stated that the Christmas tree decorated by the
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Friends, for the City’s Community Decorated Christmas Tree display, won an award.
Newton added that the Friends received a $1,000.00 donation in December 2018 and
another similar donation was expected soon.
4c Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report
Pat Jones reported that the Library Foundation had received a $10,000.00 donation
from the Glaser Family Foundation in support of the Library’s Summer Reading
Program. Jones added that the donation, and the Glaser Family’s 15 years of support,
would be recognized by City Council at the March 5, 2019 meeting.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Kay Newton and seconded by Billie Tuttle to adjourn the meeting
of the Colleyville Library Board at 6:40 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 8th
DAY OF April, 2019.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kristi Isbell
Library Community Events Coordinator