05-16-1989 (Library) Minutes LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 16r 1989
The Library Board of the City of Wylie met in regular session
on May 16, 1989 at 6:30 p.m. in the workroom of the Rita and
Truett Smith Library, 800 Thomas, Wylie, Texas. A quorum was
present and notice of the meeting was posted in the time and
mannor required by law. Those present were Rita Smith,
Cathie Upshaw, Valerie Wiggins, Betty Stephens, and Carolyn
Jones, City Secretary.
The meeting was called to order by Betty Stephens at 6: 40
p.m. , in the absence of Robert Fultz, Chairman, and Carol
Barry, Vice-Chairman.
Valerie Wiggins was sworn in as a Library Board member by
Carolyn Jones, City Secretary.
SUMER READING CLUB REPORT. New City Manager, Charles
Norwood has stated that we not ask for community donations
for library staff or summer children's leader for the Summer
Reading Club. It is permissible for local donations for
books, equipment, etc. , but not for personnel . This changes
the plans somewhat as we had hoped to have Beth Brewster
handling the major planning and execution of the program.
This would have enabled us to provide services for children
in other areas, such as Southfork community, etc. that cannot
get to the library programs as easily as others. Staff is so
limited, even with volunteers helping, that the director
cannot be away from the building for these additional areas.
Cathie Upshaw will be available for planing and activities,
and we hope to use other volunteers. There are several
teenagers in a government program that should be here to help
in late June. C. Upshaw and the director will be providing
Tuesday and Thursday activities for two months, June and
July. Story Hour will continue at 10:00 a. m. on Wednesday
and Thursday, taught by C. Upshaw and Valerie Wiggins. Kay
Daniel and the director will be taking information to
different schools, telling the students about the summer
reading club plans and activities.
GENERAL DISCUSSION.
a) Complaint registered about book in the juvenile
section, Craven House Horrors. Board agreed to keep book
in the library, and notify parent that the book would not
be removed. Parent thought that the book would influence
children to get envolved in the occult. the pictures
were "scary" , and "Santanic" . The book by Hilary Milton,
is a Choose Your Own Adventure for ages 9-12. Board will
recommend that the book be placed in a section for older
readers.
Meeting adjourned.
Betty Stephens, Acting Chairperson
Respectfully submitted,
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Rosanne Burgess, Library Director