09-11-2017 (Library) Minutes Library Advisory Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Library Board--Minutes
Monday, September 11, 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,Juan M. Azcarate III, Janice Borland, Shirley Burnett, Kenneth Cash,
Rosalynn Davis,Jesse Meason, &Rachel Orozco,Board Liaison
Members absent: All Members Present
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,June 12, 2017 were approved as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Members were introduced to two new board members: Juan M. Azcarate III and Rosalynn Davis.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Library Budget Review, FY 18: Members reviewed and discussed the proposed library budget. If
approved by Council, this year's budget will be 1.9 million (up slightly last year from 1.7 million).
Personnel expenses have been increased by 3%. The library will be open on Wednesday evenings from
6pm-8pm. A third full-time circulation position will be added, and the remaining current part-time
positions will gain 2-3 work hours per week. The increase will also cover needed computer software. The
software program, Novelist has been acquired and EZproxy has been added for the library databases.
County Budget Review, FY 18: Members discussed the budget proposal that was presented to the
County for FY 18. The library requested $85,000 in funds (same as received last year). The County has
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decided to provide a tax break this year, which will mean library funding cuts. If County budget is
approved,the library will receive approximately$3,900 in funds this year.
Summer Reading Club Review: Summer Reading Club results were discussed. Overall, participation
was up this year.
STAFF REPORTS
Upcoming Programs and Special Events:
Children:
My Very Own Book Club:
For 1st and 2"d graders
3:30-4:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room
Come read the book together, talk about the story and illustrations, do a craft and enjoy a snack.
In person registration at the Children's Desk required and begins 8/14/17.Registration is limited.
September 13 or 15:A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
LEGO League:
For 1st-4th Graders
3:30-4:30pm in the Storytime Room
Come test your imagination and building skills each month by building around a different theme.Team
work is encouraged! In person registration at the Children's Desk required and begins 8/14/17.
Registration is limited.
September 6 or 20: Superpowers
Voyagers: Third Grade Learning Club
3:30-4:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room
Third graders are invited to join us for a different adventure and theme each month.The focus of this club
is hands on learning and a different challenge is handed out each month. In person registration at the
Children's Desk required and begins 8/14/17.Registration is limited
September 21: Slimefest! Get gooey with us as we make our own slime.
Between Book and Movie Club
For 4th-6th graders
6:00-7:00pm in the Storytime Room
Never judge a book by the movie! Come enjoy a discussion, watch scenes from the movie, read passages
from the book and enjoy some snacks.
In person registration at the Children's Desk required and begins 8/14/17.The first 50 kids to sign
up get a free copy of the current month's book.Registration is limited.
September 28:Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
Teen:
Japanimation Club:
For 6th-12th graders only
Come share your love of all things manga and anime at this club just for teens.
Meetings are the 2°d Thursday of the month September through April from 6:00-7:00pm in the Multi-
Purpose Room.No registration necessary.
Teen Book Club:
Sign-ups begin August 14th!
For 6th-12th graders only
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Meetings are the first Thursday of the month September through April from 6:00-7:oopm in the Storytime
Room.The first 35 kids to sign up in the Teen Room receive a free copy of that month's book!
October 5: Code of Honor by Alan Gratz
All Ages:
Comic Book Night Out
Tuesday,September 19 from 5:00-7:00pm
Pick up a free comic, meet comic artists and more!
Special Guest:Artist Brian Delaney, Silver Sparrow Comics
Disclaimer: Guests and events subject to change due to availability. All Ages
Adult:
Read More Challenge 2017
Read or listen to one book from each of the 20 categories and record their titles on the log.Titles may not
be used for more than one category. Logs may be turned in starting October 2, 2017. Return completed
log by December 30, 2017. Successful challengers will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Shirts will be ready to pick up in early 2018.
Genealogy Boot Camp
Saturday,September 30 from 10:00am-1:00pm
Discover resources and tips to help research your family history.The day includes a special presentation
on preserving historic Stonehaven and Stone family history.
Friends Programs: .
Painting with a Twist Fundraiser
Tuesday,October 3rd from 7:00-9:30pm
Come out to support the Friends of the Smith Library. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to
benefit the programs of the Friends of the Library organization.The cost of this event is $35.00 per
person.
Friends Meeting: Monday, September 18 at 6:00pm
Kroger: Register your Kroger card in the Community Rewards program and Friends will earn money
every time you shop with no additional cost to you! Sign up online and enter Friends of the Library
Wylie,#91238.The Friends of the Library raise funds to support the library.They support children's
programs, computer classes and other library programs.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.
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