01-27-2025 (Library) Minutes1„/
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WYLIE
CALL TO ORDER
Library Advisory Board
Minutes
In -person Meeting
January 27, 2025 — 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Justin Strauch called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The following Library Board members were
present: Justin Strauch, Zachary Todd, Toshia Kimball, Irene Chavira & Ofilia Barrera Board Liaison.
Board members not present: Brian Ortiz, Roberta Schaafsma, & Monica Munoz.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. Board requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, the Board is not allowed to
converse, deliberate, or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens were present at the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon, approval of October 28, 2024 Library Advisory Board Meeting minutes.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Toshia Kimball, seconded by Zachary Todd, to approve the minutes as presented.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0.
WORK SESSION — DISCUSSION ITEMS
WS1. Review monthly report.
Ofilia Barrera presented information to the Board covering program attendance, resource usage by
patrons, and staff meeting/training highlights for the period of October 24, 2024 to January 22, 2025. A
new language learning platform, Pronunciator, is now available for patron use and has been added to the
monthly report. Pronunciator replaces the Mango Languages database.
WS2. The Wall That Heals Exhibit Explanation.
The exhibit is a touring wall replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and mobile education center that
travels throughout the nation and will be on display in Wylie from October 29, 2025 to November 2,
2025. Ofilia Barrera provided a brief summary of the timeline, location, and the different aspects of the
exhibit.
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WS3. Strategic Plan Findings Overview.
Ofilia Barrera shared an overview of the survey responses from patrons, stakeholders, and staff with the
hope of having the complete plan to share at the next Library Advisory Board meeting.
WS4. Upcoming Library Programs.
Ofilia Barrera presented a list of upcoming programs and events for the month of February, with special
mention of a reception being held this Saturday for former mayor Eric Hogue to commemorate naming
the library's storytime room in his honor. One program date change was also noted: Birds of Texas will
take place on February l 5th instead of February 8th.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Zachary Todd, seconded by Toshia Kimball, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0.
trauch, Chair
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