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07-27-2026 (Library) Agenda Packet P a g e | 1 Wylie Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting July 27, 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 June 22, 2026 Meeting minutes. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Nominate and motion for Chair 2. Nominate and motion for Vice-Chair WORK SESSION WS1. Staff Spotlight: Libby Villegas, Teen Services Librarian WS2. Board Policy Review for 2026- 2027 session WS3. Friends of the Library update WS4. Review monthly report WS5. Review Upcoming Programs August 2026 ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on July 21, 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. 1 P a g e | 2 ___________________________ ___________________________ 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. 2 Library Advisory Board Minutes In-person Meeting June 22, 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, Monica Munoz, 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 March 23, 2026 Library Advisory Board Meeting minutes. Board Action: A motion was made by Zachary Todd, seconded by Monica Munoz, to approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consider, and act upon, updated Library Advisory Board Bylaws. Board Action: A motion was made by Monica Munoz, seconded by Brian Ortiz, to approve the Library Advisory Board Bylaws as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. WORK SESSION – DISCUSSION ITEMS WS1. Staff Spotlight: Andrea Tyler, Youth Services Librarian. Andrea Tyler shared her journey from a volunteer at the Smith Public Library to her current role as a Youth Services Librarian. She provided the Board with a description of the varied programs and book clubs available for the tween age group. She also gave insight into the curation process for the Youth Services portion of the collection. WS2. Review monthly report AAG style for April. Ofilia Barrera guided the Board through the AAG report covering March 12, 2026 through April 15, 2026 with attention given to the Stories of Impact and new staff members. Minutes June 22, 2026 Library Advisory Board Page 1 3 07/27/2026 Item A. WS3. Review monthly report details for April. The Board was offered time to look over the detailed data of the monthly report for April. WS4. Review monthly report AAG style for June. The Board reviewed the AAG style monthly report for June with a reminder from Ofilia Barrera that the data covered April 16, 2026 through June 10, 2026 for there was no Library Advisory Board meeting in the month of May. WS5. Review monthly report details for June. Ofilia Barrera provided the Board with the detailed data for June’s monthly report while indicating the significant rise in some areas is attributed to summer break. WS6. Update on recent partnerships. Ofilia Barrera shared information concerning local partnerships benefiting the community: the Student Summer Feeding Program and Coffee that Cares. WS7. Friends of the Library Update. Ofilia Barrera provided an update on the customized outreach van, with photos, and described some events the van is being used for. The dates and times for the upcoming Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale were also given. WS8. Review Upcoming Programs for July 2026. Ofilia Barrera walked the Board through a list of upcoming programs, across all ages, for the month of July. The library’s summer programs culminate on July 31st with Harry Potter ’s Birthday Party, a family program open to all. ADJOURNMENT After recognition of Toshia Kimball’s 6 years of service on the Library Advisory Board, a motion was made by Justin Strauch, seconded by Toshia Kimball, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. ______________________________ Justin Strauch, Chair Minutes June 22, 2026 Library Advisory Board Page 2 4 07/27/2026 Item A. Library Policies Overview for LAB July 2026 - June 2027 5 07/27/2026 Item WS2. All library policies are reviewed and approved by the Library Advisory Board (LAB). Library policies are reviewed at least every five years or when a major change needs to be made due to legislation or other factors. Board Responsibilities 6 07/27/2026 Item WS2. Collection Development (2023) The Big Three Meeting Room (2026)Patron Behavior (2026) Lays out parameters for purchasing materials for the library Includes guidelines for donations Reconsideration of materials Provides parameters for Meeting Room Use Explains eligibility and reservation requirements Outlines fees for room use Outlines prohibited conduct Explains patron responsibilities Details supervision of children while in the library 7 07/27/2026 Item WS2. 3D Printer Use Policy (March 2022) Animals in the Library (July 2022) Computer Use Policy (January 2022) Display and Exhibit (April 2022) Group Tour and Outreach Policy (February 2022) Study Room Policy (August 2022) Policies up for review in 2027 8 07/27/2026 Item WS2. August 24, 2026 September 28, 2026 October 26, 2026 No meeting in November No meeting in December 2026 - 2027 Meeting Dates All meetings are held in the Council Chambers from 6:00 - 7:00pm. January 25, 2027 February 22, 2027 March 22, 2027 April 26, 2027 May 24, 2027 June 28, 2027 9 07/27/2026 Item WS2. Serve as a liaison between and/or among the community, the governing body, and library management Advocate for library support promoting library services and programs Provide support for management initiatives and decisions Other Board Duties Advise City Council on actions to take for the library Provide guidance and recommendations to library management Be familiar with the library and its policies and procedures 10 07/27/2026 Item WS2. Questions? 11 07/27/2026 Item WS2. July 2026Update Annual book sale total funds raised: $7,525.66 Dine & Donate: Thursday, July 23 - All day Online orders code: GVBCK Indoor Mini Golf: Saturday, August 8, 6:00 - 9:00pm Entry is $5.00 per person or $20.00 per household - whichever works best for you. All proceeds benefit the library. Mini Golf Sponsors: JuztJaz, Shoemaker & Hardt, Turtle Bay Pediatric Dentistry, Brenda Byboth Realty, Witty Wick Candles, Premier Learning Center of Wylie, Wylie Flower & Gifts, Glen Echo Brewing, Ballard Boutique & Bakery, The Backyard, Goddard Schools, Rementus, Wylie Eye Center, and North Central Ford 12 07/27/2026 Item WS3. TV35% Tablet26% Mobile20% Desktop 19% 76,775 TOTAL CHECKOUTS 8,078 HOLDS PULLED 333 PEOPLE USED OUR DRIVE-THRU NEW CARDS ISSUED 964 LIBRARY VISITS 28,701 11,029 OVERDRIVE & HOOPLA CHECKOUTS (SPL ONLY) PEOPLE ATTENDED PROGRAMS 3,866 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 J U L Y 2 0 2 6 DATE RANGE: JUNE 11 - JULY 15 569 KANOPY PLAYS DATABASE SEARCHES/ LOG-INS 450 9,376 LAUNCHES ON OUR APP DATE RANGE: JUNE 2026 13 07/27/2026 Item WS4. J U L Y 2 0 2 6 - P A G E 2 STORIES OF IMPACT: 14 07/27/2026 Item WS4. J U L Y 2 0 2 6 - P A G E 3 STORIES OF IMPACT: Meeting/Training Highlights: 6/11/26 Ofilia and Lisa met w/Wylie Acting Group to discuss potential partnership 6/15/26 Lisa met with a representative from Kiwanis Club 6/16/26 Ofilia and Lisa attended the Friends of the Library meeting 6/18/26 Lisa gave tour to staff from Benbrook Public Library 6/18/26 Lisa attended Kiwanis meeting 6/22/26 Ofilia and Xcenia participated in the Library Advisory Board meeting 6/23/26 Ofilia attended the Board Member Reception and the City Council Meeting 6/24/26 Ofilia and Lisa met w/Harvard student about potential VR passive program 6/30/26 Weekly Admin Team Meeting 7/1/26 Ofilia and Lisa met w/Marketing Department to discuss projects for new intern 7/8/26 Ofilia,Lisa & Cheryl met w/HR & CSO to discuss volunteer applications for the library 7/8/26 Ofilia & Lisa tour & presentation for ICAN 7/9/26 Ofilia attended the Historical Society meeting 7/13/26 Ofilia gave library tour to new Board Member 7/14/26 Ofilia attended the City Council Meeting 15 07/27/2026 Item WS4. Upcoming Library Programs - August 2026 Adults Registration required for all programs. Registration begins two weeks prior to the event date. ESL Tuesday, August 4 @ 6 PM Join us for a fun and engaging 6-week ESL class, where participants will learn basic English with a certified instructor. You will be required to take an assessment to determine a basic level of knowledge to ensure success in the classes. Adults 18 & up only. Registration required. Booked on Fridays Friday, August 14 @ 12 PM Join us for engaging reads, good conversation, and loads of fun. Not already a member? Copies of the book are also available on Overdrive & hoopla. This month, join us for our annual planning meeting. Third Tuesday Book Bunch Tuesday, August 18 @ 1 PM Social networking and a good book. Immerse yourself in a good story with friends. Discuss thrilling tales, mysterious manuscripts, and awe-inspiring adventures. Copies of the book will be available in large print and book on CD. Horse by Geraldine Brooks Learn to Play Mah Jongg Tuesday, August 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM Learn American mah jongg at this three-night, hands-on class taught by expert player Rae Wilson. Space is limited. Those interested must meet the instructor's prerequisites to register. Registration opens August 4 at 10:00 AM Conversational English Thursday, August 27 @ 2:00 - 3:30 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. Preschool Storytime is on a break and will resume on Wednesday, September 9th. Kids & Teens Kids and teen programs are on a break until September. Teen volunteer applications go live August 10 - 24, 2026. 16 07/27/2026 Item WS5.