HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board-Minutes-04/08/2019City of Colleyville
Colleyville Library Board
Agenda
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Monday, April 8, 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 6:01
p.m.
Present Board members: Chair Molly Skinner, Kay Newton, Gary McPherson, Pat
Jones, Billie Tuttle, Lourdes McWithey, Cecilia Sublette, Merry Graves ; City Staff:
Library Director Mary Rodne, Library Community Events Coordinator Kristi Isbell
Absent Board members: Mike Sexton
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 11, 2019
A motion was made by Pat Jones and seconded by Kay Newton to approve the
February 11, 2019 minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Overview of the 2019 Summer Reading Program
Director Rodne explained that the 2019 Summer Reading Program would begin with
the Kick-Off Party on Friday, May 31 and classes would begin on Monday, June 3.
Rodne stated that the flyer and brochure detailing the programs were almost
complete, that the planning of the prize room was in progress, and that the program
would be promoted at the four Colleyville elementary schools, again, this year. Rodne
showed the Library Board the Summer Reading logo and provided details on the prize
t-shirt. Rodne stated that the Cool Treats at the Library feature, on Tuesdays and
Thursdays after the performer programming, would continue with the Colleyville Sonic
this year.
3b Discussion of Items for Future Agendas
Rodne stated that a future agenda item would include an update to the Library’s
policies and procedures. The next regularly scheduled meeting was tentatively set for
Monday, June 10, 2019.
4. REPORTS
4a Librarian's Report
A. Monthly Statistics:
Director Rodne provided an overview of the statistics for the months of February
through March 2019. Rodne explained that staff was monitoring the “persons visiting
the library” statistic and exploring the differences in how it tracks visitors.
B. Donations:
Rodne stated that the Library received $11,000.00 February through March 2019 . In
March 2019, the Library received $10,000.00 from the Colleyville Public Library
Foundation and the Glaser Family Foundation in support of the 2019 Summer Reading
Program. Also, in March, the Library received $500.00 from the Friends of the
Colleyville Public Library and $500.00 from the Colleyville Library Foundation for use in
the Library’s Open House on March 30, 2019.
C. Programs:
Rodne reported that 319 children participated in the Winter Reading Program. Rodne
included information on a Green Program series, for adults, coordinated by Rich
Hendler, that would begin on Tuesday, April 9 and include topics on birding
opportunities, composting and recycling, and more.
4b Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Report
Kay Newton stated that the Friends annual book sale would be on Saturday, May 4
beginning at 9:00 a.m. for Friends members and 10:00 a.m. for general public.
Newton reported at the Friends have approved raising membership rates from $6.00
to $10.00 for individual and $10.00 to $15.00 for a family membership beginning July
2019. Newton added that membership rates have remained the same since 1991.
Newton reported that the Friends will donate $500.00 to purchase Summer Reading
Program grand prizes.
4c Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report
Pat Jones reported that the Glaser Family Foundation had donated $10,000 in support
of the Summer Reading Program for the 16th year.
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 Billie Tuttle and seconded by Kay Newton to adjourn the
meeting of the Colleyville Library Board at 6:23 p.m. The motion was approved
unanimously.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 10th
DAY OF June, 2019.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kristi Isbell,
Library Community Events Coordinator
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