10-09-2017 (Library) Agenda Packet Library Advisory Board
CITYFWYLIE NOTICE OF MEETING
Agenda
Monday, October 9, 2017 — 7:00 pm
Smith Public Library
Conference Room
300 Country Club, Building 300
Wylie, Texas 75098
Mindy Ayers Chair
Juan M. Azcarate, Ill Board Member
Shirley Burnett Board Member
Kenneth Cash Board Member
Rosalynn Davis Board Member
Jesse Meason Board Member
Janice Borland Board Member
Rachel Orozco Board Liaison
In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at the Wylie Municipal Complex, distributed to the
appropriate news media,and posted on the City website: www.wylietexas.gov within the required time frame.
The Chairman and Board request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the
Conference Room to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation.
The Smith Public Library 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.
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
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.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of the Monday, September 11, 2017 Library
Board meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Library Emergency Plan
September 11,2017 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 3
Library Programs
Adult
Read More Challenge 2017
Read or listen to one book from each of the 20 categories below 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.
Fall Concert
Tuesday, October 17 - 7:00PM
The sweet sounds of the Wylie Community Band welcome fall in all its splendor. The concert will be in
the foyer for all to enjoy.
Altered Book Art
Saturday, November 11 - 2:30PM
Learn how to fold discarded books and combine them with found objects to create 2-D and 3-D works
of art. Materials provided. Workshop presented by Dallas artist VET. Space is limited.
Escape Room: Game of Tomes
Saturday, November 18
The manuscript for the long, long-awaited sequel in the world's best-selling fantasy series has been
stolen! Join fellow fans in solving puzzles and clues to find the book and get it to the publisher. Space is
limited. Please register for only one game. Ages 18 and up. Age limits strictly enforced.
Choose your game time:
2:00 -- 3:00PM
3:30 -- 4:30PM
5:00 -- 6:00PM
6:30 -- 7:30PM
Friends Programs
Halloween Fall Fundraiser Costume Contest
Tuesday, October 24 - 5:30 to 7PM
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Contest entry fee is $1.00. All proceeds benefit the library.
Come enjoy trick-or-treat at the Reference Desks, The Big Pumpkin Puppet Show& a Halloween
themed Scavenger Hunt! Costume Contest Judging:
Infants, Toddlers, & Big Kids, 6PM
Tweens, Teens, &Adults 6:30PM
One winner from each category will receive a prize.
Big Pumpkin Puppet Show
5:30, 5:50, 6:10 & 6:30PM Puppet Show is taking the place of Family Storytime.
Tickets available at 4:30PM the day of the event at the Children's Desk.
September 11,2017 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 3
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
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on this 6th day of October 2017 at 5:00 p.m. as required
by law in accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code and that the appropriate
news media was contacted. As a courtesy, this agenda is also posted on the City of Wylie website:
www.wylietexas.gov.
Carole Ehrlich, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
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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: Todd Abronowitz,Mindy Ayers,Juan M. Azcarate III,Janice Borland, Shirley
Burnett,Kenneth Cash,Mark Crader,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.
September 11,2017 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
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). If County budget
is approved,the library may receive as little as $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 2nd 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-4`h 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 2nd 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!
September 11,2017 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
For 6t''-12th graders only
Meetings are the first Thursday of the month September through April from 6:00-7:00pm 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.
Mindy Ayers,Chair Date