HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-16 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Approved ANACORTES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes of October 16, 2017
PRESENT
Dave Duck, Jim English,Nick Alphin, Judy Weathers, and Diane Munce.
CALL TO ORDER
Dave called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
VISITOR-STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Gina Van Hess and Leslie Wilson
PETITIONS TO THE CHAIR
None
ADOPTIONS/CHANGES TO AGENDA & AGENDA ADOPTION
None
LIBRARY REPORTS
Facility
• Meeting room currently being updated.
Technology:
• Funding will continue for Hoopla through the Foundation.
Library Foundation update:
• "Links at the Library" was a success and will likely be held again next year. Planning for
the event was the focus of their September meeting.
Library Staff
• APL had a presence at the "Senior Fair". "Time foe Tots"has temporarily moved upstairs by
the fireplace due to the meeting room construction. "Launch a Rocket"program had paper
rockets being constructed in the Library and then launched at Causland Park. This event was a
continuation of the NASA grant. Another related presentation was Astronaut Wendy
Lawrence sharing at Brodniak. An added bonus was a long Q and A session with Ms.
Lawrence giving individual attention to all. Jeff and Diana also published a two-part podcast
with Wendy Lawrence. Storybook Pumpkins can be observed in Children's room between Oct
23-31
COMMITTEE REPORTS
LIBRARY ART COMMITTEE
• No report
ADULT PROGRAMMING AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
• No report
MANIERI COMMITTEE
• No report.
MARITIME
• No report.
UPDATES
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
• A financial report was provided.
REVIEW OF BOARD CALENDAR
• September 25 is library budget presentation at City Council
• October 18 is staff retreat and the library will be closed. Board will provide Pizza.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Dave reported that he had received the information regarding Trustee replacements and
would be notifying current Trustees regarding interviews.
NEW BUSINESS
• Plans were made for staff lunch on October 19.
• Information was given regarding the details and importance of Skagit Library Trustee
training.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
The next regular meeting of the Anacortes Public Library Board will take place on Monday,
November 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the library at 1220 10th Street.