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 _74/1 Library Advisory Board CITY F WYI-] k _ 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