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03-23-2026 (Library) Agenda Packet P a g e | 1 Wylie Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting March 23, 2026 – 7:00 PM Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 100 Wylie, TX 75098 CALL TO ORDER COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. The Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, the Library Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Ag enda and will be considered separately. A. Review and approve minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting REGULAR AGENDA 1. Review and approve Library Advisory Board Bylaws 2. Review and approve Patron Behavior Policy WORK SESSION WS1. Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Tate, Public Services Supervisor WS2. Review Monthly Report for February WS3. Review Upcoming Programs for April 2026 ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on March 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. ___________________________ ___________________________ Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed 1 P a g e | 2 The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting. If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place given in this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes: Texas Government Code Section: § 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City. § 551.073 – Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City. § 551.076 – Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit. 2 Library Advisory Board Minutes In-person Meeting February 23, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. Justin Strauch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Library Board members were present: Justin Strauch, Monica Munoz, Mallory Morris, Toshia Kimball, Sarah Sponsel, Zachary Todd, Brian Ortiz & Ofilia Barrera Board Liaison. 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 A. Consider, and act upon, approval of October 27, 2025 Library Advisory Board Meeting minutes. Board Action: A motion was made by Zachary Todd, seconded by Toshia Kimball, to approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Review and approve updated Meeting Room Policy. Board Action: A motion was made by Monica Munoz, seconded by Brian Ortiz, to approve the updated Meeting Room Policy as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. WORK SESSION – DISCUSSION ITEMS WS1. Staff Spotlight: Debbie Nowling, Youth Services Supervisor. Debbie Nowling was unable to attend and will be rescheduled. WS2. Friends of the Library Review and Updates with Allison Stowe. Allison Stowe, President of the Friends of the Library, presented the Board with a recap of 2025 including statistics for: memberships, donations, programs, and events. Photographs of new furniture purchased by the Friends of the Library for the adult area were shared and information regarding Project Judy was given. Minutes February 23, 2026 Library Advisory Board Page 1 3 03/23/2026 Item A. WS3. LAB Meeting Frequency Discussion. Board members were encouraged to discuss the frequency of meetings and whether or not any changes to the existing monthly schedule are needed. WS4. Review Monthly Report for January. Ofilia Barrera guided the Board through statistics regarding program attendance and resource usage for the period of October 16, 2025 to January 14, 2026. Family events contributed to the higher attendance numbers in October, November, & December. Data Axle saw a significant increase in the number of records downloaded for the month of October,while the unique number of log-ins for that same period saw only a slight increase, demonstrating how some users are more proficient with their searches. WS5. Review New At a Glance Style Report for January. Ofilia Barrera shared an alternate presentation of the Monthly Report information. The At a Glance Style Report covers the same time period of October 16, 2025 to January 14, 2026 while offering the information in a more condensed infographic version. WS6. Review Monthly Report for February. Ofilia Barrera presented the Board with statistics regarding program attendance and resource usage for the period of January 15, 2026 to February 11, 2026. Factors contributing to the number of New Borrowers were discussed. WS7. Review New At a Glance Style Report for February. The Board was given time to review and compare the two different styles of reports for the same time period of January 15, 2026 to February 11, 2026. Going forward the monthly information will be presented in a format combining elements of both styles. Having attended the webinar AI Trends That Will Transform Your Organization, Ofilia Barrera shared some positive ways to use AI and provided a glimpse into this year ’s Summer Kickoff event. WS8. Review Upcoming Programs for March 2026. Ofilia Barrera presented a list of upcoming programs for the month of March highlighting the Irish Dance program on the 21st and a scheduled visit from the Texas Buffalo Soldiers on the 31st. Regular storytimes and book clubs will continue during Spring Break while several family friendly programs are planned such as: visits from school choirs, the annual Ramadan event, and The Ramazini Circus, and a Teen Trinket Fair. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Toshia Kimball, seconded by Zachary Todd, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. ______________________________ Justin Strauch, Chair Minutes February 23, 2026 Library Advisory Board Page 2 4 03/23/2026 Item A. RITA AND TRUETT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS ARTICLE I Name Name As authorized by the City Charter,City of Wylie and City Ordinance No.69-2:This body shall be known as the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library Advisory Board. ARTICLE II Meetings Section 1.The regular meeting of the Library Advisory Board shall be held monthly or more often if needed in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex unless the Board determines otherwise. Section 2.Special meetings may be called by the Chair or at the call of any two members of the Board,provided that notice thereof is given to all Board members. Section 3.A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the Board. Should a quorum not be available for any regular meeting,the Board Liaison will schedule a meeting where a quorum can be present as close to the regularly scheduled meeting as possible and post such meeting according to the Open Meetings Regulations. Section 4.All questions presented for a vote of the Board shall be decided by a simple majority of the quorum,including the vote of the Chair. Section 5.Any member of the Board who misses three consecutive meetings without good cause,or neglects to notify the Board Liaison of such absence with good cause shall be deemed to have resigned,and the Board will recommend to City Council that a replacement be appointed for the balance of the unexpired term. Section 6.Robert's Rules of Order (current edition)shall govern the parliamentary procedure of the Board,in cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these by-laws. ARTICLE III Addressing the Board Section 1.In accordance with Ordinance No.2019-29,any member of the public shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard at any Board meeting;however,any matter not posted on 5 03/23/2026 Item 1. the agenda may not be discussed by the Board,nor shall any action be taken by the Board, except to provide a statement of specific factual information given in response to an inquiry,to recite existing policy in response to an inquiry or to indicate that the matter may be placed on a later agenda. Section 2.Persons desiring to address the Board shall complete a “Request to Speak”form and submit it to the Secretary. Section 3.The Secretary will sort the forms by agenda item and deliver them to the Chairperson. Section 4.The Chairperson will refer to the speaker forms for comments on items not on the printed agenda and individual agenda items. Section 5.Persons who note on a speaker form their desire to address the Board will be called to the podium by the Chairperson at the appropriate time and will follow the guidelines of Ordinance 2019-29 as outlined below when addressing the Board: a.Approach the podium,state their name and address and whether or not they are representing a person,group or organization b.Speak so that all present in the room may hear clearly c.Address all statements and questions to the Chairperson d.Be courteous in language and deportment e.Be concise and focused in their comments f.Group comments should not exceed 6 minutes,individual comments should not exceed 3 minutes unless an interpreter is needed,in which case 6 minutes is allowed Section 6.The Chairperson may interrupt an individual to redirect or terminate remarks when they are not relevant to the matter before the Board or when the Chairperson determines the remarks to be out of order. ARTICLE IV Officers Section 1.The officers of the Board shall be a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. Section 2.Officers shall be elected and take office by the first regular meeting after new Board members have been appointed and sworn in. Section 3.Vacancies in office shall be handled as follows: 6 03/23/2026 Item 1. a.In the event of resignation or incapacity of the Chair,the Vice-Chair shall become the Chair for the unexpired portion of the term. b.The Board will recommend to City Council that a replacement be appointed for the balance of the unexpired term for any vacancies. Section 4.Duties of the officers shall be as follows: a.Chair: i)Preside at all meetings. ii)Represent the Board at public functions. iii)Appoint special committees. b.Vice-Chair: i)Assist the Chair in directing the affairs of the Board and act in the Chair's absence. c.Secretary: i)The Secretary will be responsible for compiling and recording all minutes. ii)The Library Director will be responsible for distributing minutes to the City Council,Library Advisory Board,and City Manager.An official record of attendance will be kept in the minutes. ARTICLE V Committees Section 1.Committees may be appointed for special purposes by the Chair and with the consent of the majority of the Board.All committees will have at least one Board member serving on them.These committees are automatically dissolved upon completion of assignment. Section 2.Progress reports will be given at each Board Meeting and a final report on completion of assignments. ARTICLE VI Library Director Section 1.The Library Director shall be an ex-officio Board Liaison member of the Board. Section 2.The Library Director shall have sole charge of the Administration of the library under the direction and review of the City Council and City Manager. Section 3.The Library Director shall be held responsible for the care of the building and equipment,for the employment and direction of the staff,for the efficiency of the library services to the public,and for the operations set forth in the annual budget. 7 03/23/2026 Item 1. ARTICLE VII Powers and Duties of Board Members Section 1.Board Members shall: a.Be appointed by the City Council. b.Officers shall be elected and take office by the first regular meeting after new Board members have been appointed and sworn in. c.Abide by applicable ordinances of the City of Wylie. d.Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council,City Manager and Library Director. e.Recommend policies to govern the operation and program of the library. f.Assist in planning and give guidance for expansion of library facilities. g.Assist in interpreting the policies and functions of the Library Department to the public.Encourage in every possible way the development and advancement of the public library. ARTICLE VIII Term Limits Section 1.Term limits are determined by the City’s Code of Ordinances specifically Chapter 66 (Library),Article II (Public Library Department),Division 2 (Library Board),Sec.66-41 (Membership;appointment;terms;absences.) ARTICLE IX Amendments Section 1.These bylaws may be amended by a majority vote at any regular meeting,provided all members have been notified of the proposed amendments 72 hours prior to the meeting as part of the agenda packet. Revised March 9,2023 Approved by the Library Advisory Board March 27,2023 8 03/23/2026 Item 1. RITA AND TRUETT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS ARTICLE I Name Name As authorized by the City Charter, City of Wylie and City Ordinance No. 69- 2: This body shall be known as the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library Advisory Board. Article II Qualifications In accordance with Ordinance No. 2026-08 Each Board member shall: 1) Be residents of the City of Wylie for a minimum of twelve( 12) consecutive months immediately preceding appointment; 2) Be a qualified voter of the City of Wylie; 3) No member shall be an employee of the City of Wylie; and 4) No member shall be the spouse or domestic partner of an employee of the City of Wylie. 5) Each board member shall have any other qualification as the City Council deems necessary and appropriate. ARTICLE III Meetings Section 1. The regular meeting of the Library Advisory Board shall be held monthly or more often if needed in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex unless the Board determines otherwise. Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or at the call of any two members of the Board, provided that notice thereof is given to all Board members. Section 3. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the Board. Should a quorum not be available for any regular meeting, the Board Liaison will schedule a meeting where a quorum can be present as close to the regularly scheduled meeting as possible and post such meeting according to the Open Meetings Regulations. Section 4. All questions presented for a vote of the Board shall be decided by a simple majority of the quorum, including the vote of the Chair. Section 5. Any member of the Board who misses three consecutive meetings without good cause, or neglects to notify the Board Liaison of such absence with good cause shall be 9 03/23/2026 Item 1. deemed to have resigned, and the Board will recommend to City Council that a replacement be appointed for the balance of the unexpired term. Section 6. Robert' s Rules of Order (current edition) shall govern the parliamentary procedure of the Board, in cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these by- laws. ARTICLE IV Addressing the Board Section 1. In accordance with Ordinance No. 2019-29, any member of the public shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard at any Board meeting; however, any matter not posted on the agenda may not be discussed by the Board, nor shall any action be taken by the Board, except to provide a statement of specific factual information given in response to an inquiry, to recite existing policy in response to an inquiry or to indicate that the matter may be placed on a later agenda. Section 2. Persons desiring to address the Board shall complete a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary. Section 3. The Secretary will sort the forms by agenda item and deliver them to the Chairperson. Section 4. The Chairperson will refer to the speaker forms for comments on items not on the printed agenda and individual agenda items. Section 5. Persons who note on a speaker form their desire to address the Board will be called to the podium by the Chairperson at the appropriate time and will follow the guidelines of Ordinance 2019-29 as outlined below when addressing the Board: a. Approach the podium, state their name and address and whether or not they are representing a person, group or organization b. Speak so that all present in the room may hear clearly c. Address all statements and questions to the Chairperson d. Be courteous in language and deportment e. Be concise and focused in their comments f. Group comments should not exceed 6 minutes, individual comments should not exceed 3 minutes unless an interpreter is needed, in which case 6 minutes is allowed Section 6. The Chairperson may interrupt an individual to redirect or terminate remarks when they are not relevant to the matter before the Board or when the Chairperson determines the remarks to be out of order. 10 03/23/2026 Item 1. ARTICLE V Officers Section 1. The officers of the Board shall be a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. Section 2. The Board shall elect officers from among its membership each year at the first regular meeting after annual appointments. Section 3. Vacancies in office shall be handled as follows: a. In the event of resignation or incapacity of the Chair, the Vice- Chair shall become the Chair for the unexpired portion of the term. b. The Board will recommend to City Council that a replacement be appointed for the balance of the unexpired term for any vacancies. Section 4. Duties of the officers shall be as follows: a. Chair: i) Preside at all meetings. ii) Represent the Board at public functions. iii) Appoint special committees. b. Vice-Chair: i) Assist the Chair in directing the affairs of the Board and act in the Chair's absence. c. Secretary: i) The Secretary will be responsible for compiling and recording all minutes. ii) The Library Director will be responsible for distributing minutes to the City Council, Library Advisory Board, and City Manager. An official record of attendance will be kept in the minutes. ARTICLE VI Committees Section 1. Committees may be appointed for special purposes by the Chair and with the consent of the majority of the Board. All committees will have at least one Board member serving on them. These committees are automatically dissolved upon completion of assignment. Section 2. Progress reports will be given at each Board Meeting and a final report on completion of assignments. ARTICLE VII Library Director Section 1. The Library Director shall be an ex-officio Board Liaison member of the Board. 11 03/23/2026 Item 1. Section 2. The Library Director shall have sole charge of the Administration of the library under the direction and review of the City Council and City Manager. Section 3. The Library Director shall be held responsible for the care of the building and equipment, for the employment and direction of the staff, for the efficiency of the library services to the public, and for the operations set forth in the annual budget. ARTICLE VIII Powers and Duties of Board Members Section 1. Board Members shall: a. Be appointed by the City Council. b. Officers shall be elected and take office by the first regular meeting after new Board members have been appointed and sworn in. c. Abide by applicable ordinances of the City of Wylie. d. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, City Manager and Library Director. e. Recommend policies to govern the operation and program of the library. f. Assist in planning and give guidance for expansion of library facilities. g. Assist in interpreting the policies and functions of the Library Department to the public. Encourage in every possible way the development and advancement of the public library. ARTICLE IX Term Limits Section 1. Term limits are determined by the City’s Code of Ordinances specifically Chapter 66 (Library), Article II (Public Library Department), Division 2 (Library Board), Sec. 66-41 (Membership; appointment; terms; absences.) ARTICLE X Amendments Section 1. These bylaws may be amended by a majority vote at any regular meeting, provided all members have been notified of the proposed amendments. All notices of meetings shall be posted in accordance with applicable rules and provisions of the state law. Revised March 17, 2026 Approved by the Library Advisory Board March 23, 2026 12 03/23/2026 Item 1. Rita and Truett Smith Public Library Patron Behavior Policy Approved by the Library Advisory Board July 25, 2022 The Rita and Truett Smith Public Library is committed to providing the best possible customer service in an open and inviting atmosphere. All Library patrons are expected to exercise reasonable care in their use of the facilities. Patrons are expected to behave in a manner that is appropriate in a shared community facility. The following guidelines are set forth to define those activities that are disruptive while on Library premises and are prohibited. Library staff will enforce these guidelines in a consistent and impartial manner. Library staff will remind patrons of the rules and may approach a patron in pairs to discuss this Policy when necessary. This Policy is subject to change. The Library staff reserves the right to determine whether a particular behavior is disruptive to the operation and use of the Library.Engaging in any activity that disturbs normal activities and/or the environment for other patrons or Library staff will not be tolerated. Violations of this Policy may result in the expulsion of patrons from Library premises and/or criminal prosecution. Admittance to the facility is allowed only during designated open hours.The Library is not responsible for any property losses or personal injury occurring on Library property. All applicable state laws and local ordinances shall apply. The following list of disruptive behaviors are prohibited and are used for illustrative purposes only. This list is not comprehensive. ●Harassment of staff or other patrons including, but not limited to: ○Verbal abuse ○Sexual harassment or misconduct ○Stalking ○Making offensive gestures ○Cursing or using obscene, abusive, profane or threatening language ●Abusing or vandalizing Library facilities or equipment including, but not limited to: ○Using furniture in any manner that may damage the furniture ○Using drones or other flying objects in the building including courtyard and parking lot areas on Library premises ○Moving furniture in study rooms ○Mutilating library materials ○Removing library materials from the building without checking them out ●Personal hygiene: ○Cutting or polishing nails ○Cutting or styling hair, including facial hair ○Using restrooms for washing clothes or bathing 13 03/23/2026 Item 2. ○Dental hygiene in public areas ○Strong body odor or excessive use of perfume or cologne ●Illegal Acts such as: ○Gambling ○Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages ○Possession or consumption of drugs ○Smoking, vaping or use of any tobacco product (City Ordinance Section 74-3) ○Littering ●Creating excessive noise such as: ○Using a sound-generating device ○Engaging in loud conversation or rowdy behavior ○Using personal devices in a manner that disturbs other patrons ●Bringing animals into the library (except service animals authorized by law) ●Sleeping ●Spitting ●Loitering (assembling without a legitimate purpose) ●Distributing petitions, surveys, sales ads or any printed material, except as authorized ●Soliciting funds or offering goods or services for sale without proper authorization ●Using/riding roller blades,skateboards,Heelys or any other wheeled shoes on Library property While using the library, patrons are required to: ●Wear appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts (no wet clothes or bathing suits) ●Be responsible for their own possessions.Bicycles must be chained to the outside bicycle rack ●Report any Library equipment that appears broken,malfunctioning or defective to Library staff ●Comply by all signage including, but not limited to: ○Signs indicating any equipment is out of service or not to be used ○Signs indicating “Staff Only’ areas that patrons may not enter without permission ○Signs indicating designated areas for food and drinks Supervision of children during open hours: Children age nine (9)and under should be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.The parent or legal guardian must remain within a reasonable distance (within eyesight)of their child(ren) at all times. If a child age nine (9)and under is unattended and a responsible adult cannot be located, Library staff will call the police. 14 03/23/2026 Item 2. Adult patrons unaccompanied by children,who are not in the Children’s Area to select materials or to consult with Library staff, shall be required to move to another area in the Library. Disruptive children during open hours: Disruptive children,ages 17 and under,will be asked to leave the Library.Staff will permit the child to call a parent. Depending on the severity of the situation, staff may call the police. Unsupervised children after closing: Children aged nine (9)and under who have not been picked up at closing time will be given the opportunity to call a parent.If they are unable to contact a parent or responsible adult,staff will call the police. Teen Services: Teen programs are for children in grades seventh through twelfth.Only children in seventh to twelfth grade may use the Teen Room.Any other individual who is not in the Teen Room to select materials or to consult with library staff shall be required to move to another area in the Library. Parents may be in the Teen Room with their child if their child is between grades seven and twelve,however,younger family members are not allowed in the Teen Room for an extended period of time.Teen Room resources such as Chromebooks,board games,Makerspace materials and gaming equipment are for teen use only. 15 03/23/2026 Item 2. Patron Behavior Policy Rita and Truett Smith Public Library Approved by the Library Advisory Board March 23, 2026 The Rita and Truett Smith Public Library provides library services in a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment for all members of the public. To ensure that library facilities are available for their intended purposes, patrons are required to comply with this Patron Behavior Policy while on library property. Library property includes all interior and exterior areas of the library building, including parking lots, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and any other property owned or operated by the Library. Failure to comply with this policy may result in: ● A warning from library staff ● Removal from library property for the remainder of the day ● Suspension of library privileges ● Issuance of a criminal trespass warning ● Referral to law enforcement when appropriate Library staff are authorized to interpret and enforce this policy and may determine whether conduct interferes with the safe and orderly operation of the library. Prohibited Conduct Patrons may not engage in behavior that disrupts library operations, interferes with the use of the library by others, dominates staff time, or threatens the safety of patrons or staff. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following: Harassment Harassment of library staff or patrons is prohibited, including but not limited to: 16 03/23/2026 Item 2. ● Verbal abuse ● Sexual harassment or misconduct ● Stalking or leering ● Offensive gestures ● Cursing or using obscene, abusive, profane, or threatening language Damage or Misuse of Library Property Abusing or vandalizing library facilities, furnishings, or materials, including but not limited to: ● Using furniture in a manner that may cause damage ● Operating drones or other flying devices inside the building or on library property, including the courtyard and parking areas ● Moving furniture in study rooms ● Mutilating library materials ● Removing library materials without properly checking them out Personal Hygiene Activities related to personal grooming that are inappropriate for a public facility are prohibited, including: ● Cutting or polishing nails ● Cutting or styling hair, including facial hair ● Using restrooms for bathing or washing clothes ● Performing dental hygiene in public areas ● Excessive body odor or excessive use of perfume or cologne that interferes with others’ use of the library 17 03/23/2026 Item 2. Illegal Activity All federal, state, and local laws apply on library property. Prohibited conduct includes: ● Possession or use of illegal drugs ● Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages ● Smoking, vaping, or use of tobacco products (City Ordinance Section 74-3) ● Gambling ● Littering Disruptive Noise Creating excessive noise that disturbs others, including: ● Using sound-generating devices without headphones ● Loud conversations or rowdy behavior ● Using personal devices at a volume that disturbs other patrons Other Prohibited Behavior ● Bringing animals into the library, except service animals as defined by law ● Sleeping ● Spitting ● Loitering (assembling without a legitimate purpose) ● Using or riding bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, Heelys, or other wheeled footwear on library property ● Eating where food is not allowed ● Running 18 03/23/2026 Item 2. Solicitation and Surveys Solicitation and surveys not related to library events are prohibited on library property. Solicitation includes requests for money, donations, signatures, memberships, sales, or support for a cause, organization, or business. Surveys include attempts to question, interview, or collect information from patrons for research, marketing, political, or other purposes. Prohibited activities include: ● Distributing materials or promotional items ● Posting notices or advertisements ● Directing patrons to external content through web links, QR codes, or similar digital methods ● Interrupting patrons or staff to request participation in surveys Requests to promote or present personal work during library programs are considered solicitation. The library does not promote or market individual authors or commercial works. Patron Responsibilities Patrons using the library must: ● Wear appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes (no wet clothes or bathing suites) ● Be responsible for their personal belongings ● Secure bicycles at designated outdoor bicycle racks ● Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to staff ● Follow all posted signage and staff instructions Failure to comply with posted signs or staff direction may result in removal from the library. 19 03/23/2026 Item 2. Supervision of Children During Open Hours Children aged nine (9) and under must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. The parent or legal guardian must remain within reasonable proximity and within sight of the child. If a child aged nine (9) or younger is found unattended and a responsible adult cannot be located, library staff may contact law enforcement. Library staff are not responsible for supervising children. Adult patrons who are not accompanying children and who are not selecting materials or consulting with staff should not remain in the Children’s Area. Disruptive Children Children and teens ages 17 and under who are disruptive may be asked to leave the library. Staff will allow the child to contact a parent or guardian. Depending on the circumstances, staff may contact law enforcement. Unattended Children at Closing Children aged nine (9) and under who have not been picked up at closing will be allowed to contact a parent or guardian. If they are unable to reach a responsible adult, library staff will contact law enforcement. Teen Services Teen programs are intended for students in grades seven through twelve. Only students in grades 7–12 may use the Teen Room. Individuals not in this age group who are not selecting materials or consulting with staff may be asked to move to another area of the library. Parents may accompany their teen children in the Teen Room; however, younger siblings should not remain in the Teen Room for extended periods. Teen Room resources, including Chromebooks, board games, Makerspace materials, and gaming equipment, are reserved for teen use. 20 03/23/2026 Item 2. Tablet36.5% TV34.2% Mobile27.1% Desktop 2.2% 44,491 TOTAL CHECKOUTS 5,633 HOLDS PULLED 277 PEOPLE USED OUR DRIVE-THRU NEW CARDS ISSUED 520 LIBRARY VISITS 15,756 9,281 OVERDRIVE & HOOPLA CHECKOUTS (SPL ONLY) PEOPLE ATTENDED PROGRAMS 1,986 L I B R A R Y A D V I S O R Y B O A R D M O N T H L Y R E P O R T A T A G L A N C E M A R C H 2 0 2 6 DATE RANGE: FEBRUARY 12 - MARCH 11 553 KANOPY PLAYS DATABASE SEARCHES/ LOG-INS 656 6,752 LAUNCHES ON OUR APP DATE RANGE: FEBUARY 2026 21 03/23/2026 Item WS2. M A R C H 2 0 2 6 - P A G E 2 Meeting/Training Highlights: 2/12/26 Ofilia and Lisa attended First Amendment Auditor training 2/12/26 Ofilia attended the Collin County Library Directors meeting in Plano 2/12/26 Ofilia attended the Public Library Administrators Meeting in Allen 2/17/26 Ofilia and Lisa attended the Friends of the Library meeting 2/18/26 Various staff attended Summer Kickoff planning meeting 2/20/26 Librarian meeting 2/24/26 Ofilia attended the City Council meeting 2/27/26 All staff meeting 3/3/26 Ofilia, Lisa and Xcenia met to begin annual report process 3/4/26 ADA Website Compliance training for various staff 3/6/26 Supervisor meeting 3/10/26 Lisa attended City Council meeting 3/11/26 Lisa attended We Can training 3/12/26 Lisa attended Laserfiche Training 3/12/26 Lisa attended Beanstack Training STORIES OF IMPACT: Another compliment on the new furniture. Sonja shared that a patron let her know how much she loved the green study pods! Yay for the Friends! CITY OF WYLIE AWARDS BANQUET NOMINEES - LIBRARY: Milestone Awards: Veronica McKay - 5 years Yentl Diego - 10 years Nina Davis - 15 years Susie Esrey - 15 years Debbie Nowling - 15 years Elizabeth Tate - 15 years Rising Star: Caiti McGowan Part Time Employee of the Year: Libby Villegas - Winner! Employee of the Year: Ofilia Barrera Andrea Tyler 22 03/23/2026 Item WS2. Monthly Report for the Library Advisory Board (Based on Weekly Reports sent to City Manager’s office every Thursday) February 12 - March 11 January 15 - February 11 December 11 - January 14 Storytime 1,158 872 289 Kid Events 414 52 83 Teen Events 19 19 26 Adult Events 130 192 129 Outreach 66 12 6 Business Exchange 199 140 128 Circulation 44,491 42,849 41,317 Visitors 15,756 12,189 14,581 New Borrowers 520 406 471 Drive-Thru 277 288 348 Holds Processed 5,633 5,815 6,740 Ancestry Sessions Searches Dec 2025 7 48 Jan 2026 12 102 Feb 2026 16 291 Data Axle Log-ins # of Searches Total Records Downloaded Jul 2025 19 157 1,580 Jan 2026 22 186 381 Feb 2026 24 126 1,550 Gale Courses Enrollments Total Course Log-ins Total Minutes in Class Dec 2025 12 63 5,836 Jan 2026 37 125 11,074 Feb 2026 20 95 12,653 23 03/23/2026 Item WS2. Pronunciator Registrations Logins Dec 2025 16 26 Jan 2026 27 56 Feb 2026 22 42 Udemy Active Users Courses Enrolled Video Mins Dec 2025 71 215 10,827.0 Jan 2026 93 281 17,478.0 Feb 2026 Library App Devices Launches New Devices Dec 2025 1,346 6,591 110 Jan 2026 1,432 7,805 541 Feb 2026 1,399 6,752 138 Digital Resources Usage: (Presented by calendar month) Libby (Overdrive) Totals for Consortium Dec 2025 Jan 2026 Feb 2026 Unique Users 18,255 SPL - 2,051 19,980 SPL - 2,245 18,268 SPL - 2,123 Check-Outs 66,547 SPL - 7,447 73,196 SPL - 8,271 63,192 SPL - 7,130 Holds 30,059 40,157 30,205 Purchases 644 695 636 24 03/23/2026 Item WS2. Hoopla Circulation Counts by Month: Audio Binge Comics Ebooks Movies Music TV Total Nov 2025 1,182 40 78 499 159 38 69 2,065 Dec 2025 1,351 57 104 596 160 37 59 2,364 Feb 2026 1,242 56 92 520 138 50 53 2,151 Kanopy Stats Visits Pages Plays Minutes Dec 2025 1,369 1,742 342 11,801 Jan 2026 2,869 3,620 628 16,304 Feb 2026 1,605 2,372 553 16,309 Kanopy Plays by Device Tablet Desktop Mobile Television Dec 2025 14.6% 14.0% 16.7% 54.7% Jan 2026 30.3% 3.5% 33.6% 32.6% Feb 2026 36.5% 2.2% 27.1% 34.2% 25 03/23/2026 Item WS2. Upcoming Library Programs - April 2026 Adults Booked on Fridays Friday, April 10, 2026 Dancing in the Mosque by Homeira Qaderi Designing Gardens for Pollinators Saturday, April 11 at 2PM Join us for an informative talk about designing gardens for pollinators with our Collin County Master Gardeners. Moroccan Mosaic Art Tuesday, April 14 @ 6PM Learn the rich artistic traditions of zellij in Moroccan design, then create a unique mosaic piece to take home! Third Tuesday Book Club For Ages 55+ Tuesday, April 21, 2026 The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami That One String Quartet Tuesday, April 21 @ 6PM Come clap your hands and tap your feet as the group puts a twist on your favorite modern tunes. All ages welcome. Conversational English Thursday, April 23 @ 2PM Practice your English speaking conversation skills! Participants meet monthly to practice speaking about everyday topics in a casual, supportive setting. Sign-up required. Sunflower Wreath Thursday, April 23 @ 6PM Learn how to make a beautiful tulle sunflower wreath. Registration required. Spaces are limited. All supplies provided. Preschool Free stickers are required to enter all storytimes and are available right before the event time. Space is limited due to fire code. Bilingual Family Storytime for all ages Mondays @ 6:30pm Infant Storytime for 0 - 11 month olds Wednesdays @ 10am 26 03/23/2026 Item WS3. Big Kid Storytimes for 3 - 5 year olds Wednesdays @ 10:45am and 11:30am Thursdays @ 1:30pm Toddler Time for 1 - 2 year olds Fridays @ 10:15am and 11am Gentle Storytime Space is limited to keep a sensory friendly environment Wednesdays @ 2:15pm Kids BeTween Book Club 4th-6th graders (9-12 years old) and meet on the designated date from 6-7pm in the Storytime Room. April 14 Dog Town by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko My Very Own Book Club 1st & 2nd graders (6-8 years old) meet on the designated date from 3:30-4:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. April 16 or 18 Pizza Shark by Mike Lowery Idea Lab Idea Lab is a STEAM activity program for 3rd & 4th graders who are 8-10 years old (both criteria must be met for participation) and meets from 3:30-4:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. April 23 Garden Gurus Teens Roll for the Initiative Teen D&D For 7th-12th graders only. Registration required. Space may be limited for specific meetings. April 2nd from 4:30 - 6:30pm in the MP Room Teen Book Club 7th-12th graders meet monthly at 6pm in the storytime room to chat about the book we read, discuss what else we’ve been reading, and snack! The first 30 teens to sign up get a free copy of the book! April 9 @ 6pm The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson 27 03/23/2026 Item WS3.