06-22-2026 (Library) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting
June 22, 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. Consider, and act upon, approval of March 23, 2026 Meeting minutes.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon, updated Library Advisory Board Bylaws.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Staff Spotlight: Andrea Tyler, Youth Services Librarian
WS2. Review monthly report AAG style for April
WS3. Review monthly report details for April.
WS4. Review monthly report AAG style for June.
WS5. Review monthly report details for June.
WS6. Update on recent partnerships.
WS7. Friends of the Library Update.
WS8. Upcoming Programs for July 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on June 15, 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.
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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
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.
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Library Advisory Board
Minutes
In-person Meeting
March 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, Mallory Morris, Toshia Kimball, Sarah Sponsel, Zachary Todd, Brian Ortiz &
Ofilia Barrera Board Liaison. Board members not present: 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
A. Consider, and act upon, approval of February 23, 2026 Library Advisory Board Meeting
minutes.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Zachary Todd, seconded by Brian Ortiz, to approve the minutes as presented. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Review and approve Library Advisory Board Bylaws.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Zachary Todd, seconded by Mallory Morris, to reject the Library Advisory Board
Bylaws as presented, with the understanding it will be brought before the Board after the correction of
some minor typographical errors and clarification of residency requirements. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 5-1.
2. Review and approve Patron Behavior Policy.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Toshia Kimball, seconded by Zachary Todd, to approve the updated Patron
Behavior Policy as presented with the addition of “includes, but is not limited to” in multiple sections of
the policy. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
WORK SESSION – DISCUSSION ITEMS
Minutes March 23, 2026
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WS1. Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Tate, Public Services Supervisor.
Elizabeth Tate provided the Board with a description of the Adult Services Department team and spoke on
some existing programs. She also gave insight to several upcoming workshops, talks, and events for
spring.
WS2. Review Monthly Report for February.
Utilizing both, the At A Glance Report and the more detailed Monthly Report, Ofilia Barrera walked the
Board through statistics regarding program attendance and resource usage for the period of February 12,
2026 to March 11, 2026. In regards to meeting and training highlights, additional information was
provided concerning First Amendment Auditor training, ADA Website Compliance training, and planning
for the Summer Kickoff event.
WS3. Review Upcoming Programs for April 2026.
Ofilia Barrera provided a list of upcoming programs for the month of April and reminded the Board that
all storytimes will continue through the month and then take a break in May.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Toshia Kimball, seconded by Brian Ortiz, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
______________________________
Justin Strauch, Chair
Minutes March 23, 2026
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Tablet46.2%
Mobile24.9%
TV18%
Desktop
10.9%
61,172
TOTAL
CHECKOUTS
8,338
HOLDS PULLED 357
PEOPLE USED
OUR DRIVE-THRU
NEW CARDS
ISSUED
567
LIBRARY VISITS
19,912
10,044
OVERDRIVE & HOOPLA
CHECKOUTS (SPL ONLY)
PEOPLE ATTENDED
PROGRAMS
2,492
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
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DATE RANGE: MARCH 12 - APRIL 151
520
KANOPY
PLAYS DATABASE SEARCHES/
LOG-INS
551
7,557
LAUNCHES
ON OUR APP
DATE RANGE: FEBUARY 2026
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A P R I L 2 0 2 6 - P A G E 2
STORIES OF IMPACT:
A patron at the D.E.A.R. Family event in March remarked that they live closer to two Garland
libraries and come here because this library is their favorite. They said the space and collections
are just superior.
The City Secretary reached out to me last week to let me know: “A Lavon resident, Ellen, called
last week to ask a question unrelated to the Library or Recreation Center; however, during the
call, she raved about the Wylie Library and Recreation Center, which she visits frequently.
Nina had a presenter who was so impressed with the turnout and responsiveness of the group,
he said it renewed his hope in continuing to do library programs. They've had such low turnout
at other stops, they were going to meet about discontinuing library visits.
We got an email that stated, “I've been coming to the Wylie Smith Public Library for quite some
time. I love coming here and studying! One of the best libraries I have been to! ….I want to
mention that I am super grateful to the staff for doing their best for maintaining, providing a
welcoming community space and being the most helpful! Genuinely appreciate all of your
efforts!”
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A P R I L 2 0 2 6 - P A G E 3
Meeting/Training Highlights:
3/12/26 Lisa attended Beanstack: Library Admin Essentials Webinar
3/13/26 Lisa led the Public Library Managers Network Meeting in Allen
3/18/26 Admin team meeting to work on the annual report for TSLAC
3/20/26 Monthly librarian meeting
3/23/26 Ofilia and Xcenia hosted the Library Advisory Board meeting
3/24/26 Ofilia and Lisa attended the State of the City luncheon
3/24/26 Ofilia and Lisa hosted Municipal Court Team Building session
3/24/26 Ofilia, Andrea and Elizabeth attended the Summer Kickoff Planning meeting
3/24/26 Ofilia attended the City Council meeting
3/25/26 Weekly admin team meeting
3/25/26 Ofilia attended PLANT Conference planning meeting
3/26/26 Ofilia interviewed Wylie East High School students for Rotary scholarships
3/26/26 Ofilia attended the Rotary meeting
3/27/26 All staff meeting
3/27/26 Lisa attended Website Accessibility and ADA Title II: What Libraries Need to Know
webinar
4/7/26 Ofilia met w/WISD library coordinator regarding summer outreach
4/8/26 Ofilia and Veronica attended the Library Garden Council meeting
4/9/26 Ofilia attended the Wylie Historical Society meeting
4/10/26 Ofilia attended the Public Library Administrators Meeting in Waxahachie
4/14/26 Ofilia met with local Eagle Scout about potential garden project
4/14/26 Ofilia attended the City Council meeting
STORIES OF IMPACT CONTINUED:
TWO NEW STAFF MEMBERS:
Emily is our new Part Time Youth Services Reference Assistant.
Christa is our new Part Time Library Technician in the Circulation.
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Monthly Report for the Library Advisory Board
(Based on Weekly Reports sent to City Manager’s office every Thursday)
March 12 - April 15
February 12 -
March 11
January 15 -
February 11
Storytime 1,182 872 289
Kid Events 420 52 83
Teen Events 51 19 26
Adult Events 173 192 129
Outreach 444 12 6
Business Exchange 222 140 128
Circulation 61,172 42,849 41,317
Visitors 19,912 12,189 14,581
New Borrowers 567 406 471
Drive-Thru 357 288 348
Holds Processed 8,338 5,815 6,740
Ancestry Sessions Searches
Jan 2026 12 102
Feb 2026 16 291
Mar 2026 14 218
Data Axle Log-ins # of Searches Total Records Downloaded
Jan 2026 22 186 381
Feb 2026 24 126 1,550
Mar 2026 9 50 1,929
Gale Courses Enrollments Total Course Log-ins Total Minutes in Class
Jan 2026 37 125 11,074
Feb 2026 20 95 12,653
Mar 2026 50 81 7,102
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Pronunciator Registrations Logins
Jan 2026 27 56
Feb 2026 22 42
Mar 2026 18 41
Udemy Active Users Courses Enrolled Video Mins
Jan 2026 93 281 17,478.0
Feb 2026 69 102 12,154.0
Mar 2026 68 161 10,153.0
Library App Devices Launches New Devices
Jan 2026 1,432 7,805 541
Feb 2026 1,399 6,752 138
Mar 2026 1,471 7,557 157
Digital Resources Usage:
(Presented by calendar month)
Libby (Overdrive)
Totals for
Consortium Jan 2026 Feb 2026 Mar 2026
Unique Users
19,980
SPL - 2,245
18,268
SPL - 2,123
19,108
SPL - 2,201
Check-Outs
73,196
SPL - 8,271
63,192
SPL - 7,130
70,144
SPL - 7,879
Holds 40,157 30,205 33,492
Purchases 695 636 782
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Hoopla
Circulation
Counts by
Month:
Audio Binge Comics Ebooks Movies Music TV Total
Dec 2025 1,351 57 104 596 160 37 59 2,364
Feb 2026 1,242 56 92 520 138 50 53 2,151
Mar 2026 1,319 37 112 556 148 34 49 2,255
Kanopy
Stats Visits Pages Plays Minutes
Jan 2026 2,869 3,620 628 16,304
Feb 2026 1,605 2,372 553 16,309
Mar 2026 2,050 2,787 520 17,463
Kanopy
Plays by Device Tablet Desktop Mobile Television
Jan 2026 30.3% 3.5% 33.6% 32.6%
Feb 2026 36.5% 2.2% 27.1% 34.2%
Mar 2026 46.5% 10.6% 24.8% 18.1%
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Tablet36%
TV29%
Mobile21%
Desktop
14%
109,031
TOTAL
CHECKOUTS
11,957
HOLDS PULLED 550
PEOPLE USED
OUR DRIVE-THRU
NEW CARDS
ISSUED
1,232
LIBRARY VISITS
37,883
10,370
OVERDRIVE & HOOPLA
CHECKOUTS (SPL ONLY)
PEOPLE ATTENDED
PROGRAMS
4,680
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
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DATE RANGE: APRIL 16 - JUNE 10
712
KANOPY
PLAYS DATABASE SEARCHES/
LOG-INS
577
7,938
LAUNCHES
ON OUR APP
DATE RANGE: MAY 2026
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STORIES OF IMPACT:
A gentleman that has come to all of the D.E.A.R. After Hours events said that
this program was the highlight of his month.
We received another comment card from the City ’s QR code. This one said, “The library staff was
incredibly welcoming! They said hello as soon as I walked in, and the woman at the service
counter was friendly and smiling as soon as I made eye contact with her.”
Ofilia was walking around the library and overheard a young boy say,
“Mom, this is the best place ever!”
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Meeting/Training Highlights:
4/16/26 Ofilia attended the Rotary meeting
4/20/26 Ofilia and Elizabeth met with potential book vendor
4/22/26 Ofilia met with Ingram rep
4/28/26 Ofilia and Lisa attended the overview of TexShare webinar
4/28/26 Ofilia and Andrea had a mentor meeting
5/1/26 Ofilia and Xcenia met w/Audrey to plan coffee cart set up
5/4/26 Ofilia and Xcenia volunteered at Taste of Wylie
5/6/26 Ofilia and JB met w/furniture vendor about a quote
5/11/26 Lisa did safety training w/various staff
5/12/26 Ofilia attended the City Council meeting
5/13/26 Ofilia met w/four Girl Scouts about a potential Silver Award Project
5/13/26 Ofilia and Veronica attended the Library Garden Committee meeting
5/14/26 Ofilia, Lisa and Debbie attended the Summer Kickoff meeting
5/14/26 Ofilia attended the Wylie Historical Society Meeting
5/15/26 Lisa led and hosted the Public Library Managers Network meeting
5/19/26 Lisa attended Texas State Library webinar on the ILL Lending Program
5/19/26 Ofilia presented to the Greater Wylie Resources Connection meeting
5/27 & 28/26 Ofilia attended the Boards and Commission Interviews
6/2/26 Ofilia attended the Director’s budget meeting
6/5/26 Ofilia and Lisa picked up the Friends of the Library Van
6/8/26 Ofilia met w/HR to find a more streamlined way to handle volunteer applications
6/9/26 Lisa attended a vendor’s webinar regarding item processing
6/9/26 Ofilia, Lisa and Debbie attended the Summer Kickoff wrap up meeting
STORIES OF IMPACT CONTINUED:
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Monthly Report for the Library Advisory Board
(Based on Weekly Reports sent to City Manager’s office every Thursday)
April 16 - June 10 March 12 - April 15
February 12 -
March 11
Storytime 1,105 1,182 872
Kid Events 2,815 420 52
Teen Events 0 51 19
Adult Events 231 173 192
Outreach 187 444 12
Business Exchange 342 222 140
Circulation 109,031 61,172 42,849
Visitors 37,883 19,912 12,189
New Borrowers 1,232 567 406
Drive-Thru 550 357 288
Holds Processed 11,957 8,338 5,815
Ancestry Sessions Searches
Mar 2026 14 218
Apr 2026 11 238
May 2026 22 196
Data Axle Log-ins # of Searches Total Records Downloaded
Mar 2026 9 50 1,929
Apr 2026 19 56 773
May 2026 13 119 190
Gale Courses Enrollments Total Course Log-ins Total Minutes in Class
Mar 2026 50 81 7,102
April 2026 17 83 16,694
May 2026 12 65 10,417
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Pronunciator Registrations Logins
Mar 2026 18 41
Apr 2026 7 16
May 2026 8 12
Udemy Active Users Courses Enrolled Video Mins
Mar 2026 68 161 10,153.0
Apr 2026 70 101 10,327
May 2026 77 185 12,082
Library App Devices Launches New Devices
Mar 2026 1,471 7,557 157
Apr 2026 1,461 7,492 152
May 2026 1,562 7,938 192
Digital Resources Usage:
(Presented by calendar month)
Libby (Overdrive)
Totals for
Consortium Mar 2026 Apr 2026 May 2026
Unique Users
19,108
SPL - 2,201
18,964
SPL - 2,161
19,383
SPL - 2,223
Check-Outs
70,144
SPL - 7,879
68,459
SPL - 7,494
72,547
SPL - 8,077
Holds 33,492 32,096 42,839
Purchases 782 763 553
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Hoopla
Circulation
Counts by
Month:
Audio Binge Comics Ebooks Movies Music TV Total
Mar 2026 1,319 37 112 556 148 34 49 2,255
Apr 2026 1,327 50 134 505 173 49 34 2,272
May 2026 1,337 49 112 506 169 46 74 2,293
Kanopy
Stats Visits Pages Plays Minutes
Mar 2026 2,050 2,787 520 17,463
Apr 2026 3,862 4,695 644 15,956
May 2026 2,325 3,241 712 17,179
Kanopy
Plays by Device Tablet Desktop Mobile Television
Mar 2026 46.5% 10.6% 24.8% 18.1%
Apr 2026 39.6% 5.1% 37.4% 17.9%
May 2026 36.4% 13.9% 20.5% 29.4%
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C ffee
Caresthat
A partnership between:
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C ffee
Caresthat
The purpose of this partnership is to provide
opportunities for meaningful work for special
needs members of our community.
The library will host a cof fee cart in the lobby
where volunteers coordinated by the Christian
Care Center will serve coffee that benefits the
Center. The cof fee is free, but there will be
signage showing where the coffee may be
purchased as well as information on making a
donation to the Christian Care Center.
This enhances service to patrons visiting the
library, while supporting a local charity and,
most importantly, giving real world work
experience to our special needs population.
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June 2026Update
Annual book sale:Saturday, July 18 from 9am - 3pm
Smo’s Donuts 8 - 11am | Shoemaker & Hardt 9 - 11am
Pre-Sale for Members is on Friday, July 17 from 5 - 7pm
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Upcoming Library Programs - July 2026
Adults
Registration required for all programs. Registration begins two weeks prior to the event date.
Asian Spice & Herbal Tea
Tuesday, July 7 @ 6 to 7 PM
Discover the rich traditions of spice and herbal tea-making in diverse Asian cultures.
Conversational English
Tuesday, July 7 @ 6 PM
Practice your English speaking conversation skills! Participants meet to practice speaking about
everyday topics in a casual, supportive setting. Drop in whichever nights work for you.
Color Me Cryptid
Thursday, July 9 @ 6 to 7 PM
Join us for some cryptid-themed coloring.
Pop Culture Crafts
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 5:30 to 7 PM
Meet fellow fans while making simple crafts to show off your ult fandom or bias. For ages 16+ &
Adults.
Conversational English
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6 PM
Practice your English speaking conversation skills! Participants meet to practice speaking about
everyday topics in a casual, supportive setting. Drop in whichever nights work for you.
Desert Stones
Thursday, July 16 @ 6 to 7 PM
Make a Painted Rock cactus decoration.
Uncommon House Plants
Thursday, July 21 @ 6 to 7PM
Learn about uncommon and rare house plants from Fancy Plants’ Alicia Kam.
Conversational English
Tuesday, July 21 @ 6 PM
Practice your English speaking conversation skills! Participants meet to practice speaking about
everyday topics in a casual, supportive setting. Drop in whichever nights work for you.
Petal Power: Tatakizome Workshop
Thursday, July 23 @ 6 to 7 PM
Make a tote bag using flowers pounded with a hammer to dye the tote.
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Conversational English
Tuesday, July 28 @ 6 PM
Practice your English speaking conversation skills! Participants meet to practice speaking about
everyday topics in a casual, supportive setting. Drop in whichever nights work for you.
Cabinet of Curiosities - Beaded Spider
Thursday, July 30 @ 6 to 7 PM
Make an adorable beaded spider, the only kind we like.
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
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
All programs are geared towards elementary school-aged kids. Library programs are designed
for families of elementary school-aged children to enjoy together; group attendance from day
cares or other organizations is not permitted.
Stickers are required for entry and available for free on the day of the program. Space is limited.
Tuesdays 10:00 & 11:00 am
Stickers for entry in the lobby beginning at 9:00 am.
July 7 Blackland Prairie Raptors - Come learn about the many unique birds of prey in North
Texas.
July 14 James Wand - Travel the world looking for the evil Dr. No No with Magician
Extraordinaire James Wand.
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July 21 Ropewarrior - Meet the Guinness World Record jump rope holder who brings jump
roping to a new level.
Thursdays @ 6:00 pm
Stickers for entry in the lobby beginning at 5:00 pm.
July 9 All About Animals - Meet some hairy and not-so-hairy animals from around the world.
July 16 James Wand - Travel the world looking for the evil Dr. No No with Magician
Extraordinaire James Wand.
July 23 Family LEGO Build - Bring the whole family and bring your creations to life through
LEGO.
Tweens
Mondays @ 2:00pm. For kids entering 4th - 6th grades only. Registration is required for ALL
tween programs. It begins 2 weeks prior to the program date with a link below. Space is limited.
July 6 Cookie Palooza - Join Taste E’s Sweets and Treats in a cookie decorating class.
*Please only register for one class.
July 13 Cookie Palooza - Join Taste E’s Sweets and Treats in a cookie decorating class.
*Please only register for one class.
July 20 Juggling Class - Learn how to juggle with the fabulous Ramazinis.
Teens
Fridays from 2:00 - 4:00pm For teens entering 7th - 12th grades. Registration is required for
ALL programs. Registration begins 2 weeks prior to the program date via a link below.
July 17 Dungeons & Dragons 101 - Whether you are new to D&D or a tabletop game expert,
meet with Haley of Traveling Bard Studios to learn the ins & outs of this beloved game. *This
program is held in the Storytime Room.
July 24 Cupcake Wars - Michelle from Hands on Design will teach professional cupcake
decorating techniques. (This class is the same one as the one presented on June 12. Please
register for one class only to allow everyone a chance to participate.)
Family
Harry Potter's Birthday Party
Friday, July 31, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the birthday of the “boy who lived” with Smith Public Library! Activities include a
sorting hat, a wand take-and-make project, Hogwarts crafts, a costume contest, and more!
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