HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board-Minutes-2/21/2011IV. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
A. Monthly Statistics
In December and January, patrons had checked out a total of 33,638 items,
98 Colleyville residents registered for library cards, library patron visits totaled
12,914, attendance for programs totaled 45, and volunteer hours totaled
207.50 hours. It was noted that the current year-to-date statistics were less
than last year's year-to-date statistics because the Library was offering limited
program options due to the construction.
B. Donations
Director Rodne reported that the Library had received a total of $490 in
donations in December and January. In December, the donations included:
20 from Miriam Ward for the Library's Books 'N' Brunch Monthly Book
discussion program; $35 from the Saddlebrook Homeowners Association for
the purchase of books in memory of Steve Ewing; $20 from an anonymous
donor, with an unspecified use; and $65 from John and Marcia Menderos, with
an unspecified use. In January, the donations included: $300 from William and
Beverly Scheikhard for the purchase of books on CD; and $50 from James
and Mary Emery, with an unspecified use. Rodne noted that all the donations
that had been received without a specified use had been designated for the
Second Floor Expansion Project.
C. Programs
Director Rodne reported that all the Library's youth programs had ended in
November and noted that programs would not be offered again until after the
Second Floor Expansion Project was completed. Rodne added that staff had
been working on the 2011 Summer Reading Program and that the theme
would be Camp Read-A-Lot.
V. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION UPDATE
Library Director Rodne presented an updated Second Floor Expansion Project
budget. It was noted that funding was not available for audiovisual equipment
and technology; for teen room furniture, or for additional first floor furniture.
Discussion ensued.
VI. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY RE-OPENING CELEBRATION
Director Rodne presented several date options for the Library's re-opening
celebration and opened the meeting for discussion. It was noted that the
construction project was scheduled to be completed the end of April 2011, and