01-09-2017 (Library) Minutes Library Advisory Board
CITY OF WYLIE
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Library Board--Minutes
Monday, January 9, 2017— 7:00pm
Conference Room
Smith Public Library
300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Members present: Mindy Ayers, Janice Borland, Shirley Burnett, Kenneth Cash,Jesse Meason&Rachel
Orozco,Board Liaison
Members absent: Todd Abronowitz
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.
PRESENTATION
No presentation was given at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
The Library Board Minutes of Monday,November 14, 2016 were approved as presented.
Meeting Room Policy: Members reviewed and discussed the final draft of the Meeting Room Policy. A
motion was made to approve the Policy with minor revisions as discussed and was unanimously approved
by all members.
Meeting Room Application: Members reviewed and discussed the final draft of the Meeting Room
Application. A motion was made to approve the Application with minor revisions as discussed and was
unanimously approved by all members.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Privacy Policy Update: The Board was advised by Rachel that the Privacy Policy is with the City
Secretary and the City Attorney for final review and revision prior to the Board's final review and
approval.
Patron Behavior Policy: This Policy will be the next one that the Board will need to review and update.
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STAFF REPORTS
Upcoming Special Events:
My Very Own Book Club: January 11 & 13 from 3:30-4:30pm
My Very Own Book Club is for 1st&2nd graders. Kids are encouraged to read the book on their own
time and then come to the meeting for discussion and a craft. Sign up at the Children's desk.
Participation is limited,but all participants get a free copy of the book.
• January: The Lion and the Mouse by Bernadette Watts
Japanimation Club: January 12 from 6:00-7:OOpm
6th-12th graders come geek out about all things anime and manga in the storytime room! No registration
required.
LEGO League: January 18:
For kids in 1st-4th grades. Come show off your creativity and build around a different theme every
month. Cooperation and building on theme are encouraged but not required. Everyone will have a chance
to present their awesome LEGO designs to the group. Age limits strictly enforced. No parents or
younger/older siblings please. Space is limited. Registration required at the Children's Desk.
• January: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?Build Something Snowy
3rd Grade Voyagers Club: January 19 from 3:30-4:30pm
A learning club just for 3rd graders! Register at the Children's Desk to receive your passport. Space is
limited.
• January: Marble Obstacle Courses: Fun with Forces and Motion
BeTween Book&Movie Club: January 26 from 6:00-7:O0pm
Never judge a book by its movie.4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to discuss different books that have
movie adaptations. Sign up at the Children's desk. The first 50 kids to sign up get a free copy of the book.
• January: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
The Queen's Houses: January 10 & @ 6:30pm
Explore the numerous homes owned by the British monarchy, with special attention paid to Queen
Victoria and Osborne House, which was especially close to her heart, in honor of the new miniseries,
Victoria, on PBS. Presented by Dr. Jann Mackey. Part of the Rita Smith Cultural Series.
Booked on Fridays: January 13 @ 12:00 Noon
Bring your lunch at noon the 2'Friday of each month for fun reads and light conversation. Ages 18 &
up.
• January: Free Read
Coloring for Adults: January 14 @ 2:00pm
Coloring is a great way to relax and meet new people. Coloring sheets and pencils provided, or bring your
own. Feel free to bring a snack.
Anime MeetUp: January 21 @ 1:30pm
Whether you're new to anime or a long-time fan,join us to watch anime and discuss anime, manga and
Japanese culture. Adults &Teens 17+
Winter Reading Challenge
Expand your reading repertoire and try new books. Read one book from each of the five categories on the
reading log between January 1 and March 31,2017.First day to pick up logs is December 27, 2016. First
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day to turn in a completed log is February 6, 2017. Successful challengers will receive a commemorative
prize. Contact the Help Desk at 972-516-6250, option 3 for more information.Ages 18 &up.
Read More Reading Challenge 2017
Go the distance! Read one book from each of the 20 categories on the reading log between January 1 and
December 31. First day to pick up logs is December 27, 2016. Successful challengers will receive a
commemorative prize. Books read in the Winter Reading Challenge count towards Read More. Contact
the Help Desk at 972-516-6250, option 3 for more information.Ages 18 &up.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.
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