01-08-2018 (Library) Agenda Packet Library Advisory Board
CITYFWYLIE NOTICE OF MEETING
Agenda
Monday, January 8, 2018 — 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, November 13, 2017 Library Board
meeting.
January 8,2018 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Emergency Plan
Upcoming Library Events
Family Movie Day:
Annie (Rated PG, 2014)
Monday January 15
1:30-3:30pm
Make plans to hang out with us MLK Day and enjoy this musical in the Multi-Purpose Room. Feel free
to bring blankets and your own snacks. All ages welcome. Children nine (9) years old and younger
must be accompanied by an adult.
Programs for Adults
Scene Around Town: Art & Culture
January 13 — 2 p.m.
Whether you're new to town or looking for a new discovery, join us for an armchair tour of Wylie's public
art and the Dallas art and culture scene. Part of the Rita Smith Cultural Series. Presented by Carole
Ehrlich, Wylie Public Art Program, and Gail Sachson, Ask Me About Art. Suitable for older children, but
all ages welcome. Light refreshments served.
Read More
Ages 18 and up
Choose 12 titles to read or listen to from 25 categories during the year Or go the distance and read 20
books. Logs may be turned in starting October 2, 2018. Return completed* log by December 31, 2018.
Successful challengers will receive a book light for 12 titles, a journal for 20.
Winter Reading Challenge
January 1 to March 10
Ages 18 and Up
Read or listen to three books and record their titles to complete a log for prizes!
Pick up a reading log December 27 through March 10.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on this 5th day of January 2018 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, November 13, 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,October 9,2017 were approved as presented.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Update on redesign of computer lab: Upon meeting adjournment (at 7:32pm), Board Members were
taken to the Library to receive a tour of the Computer Lab and review proposed re-design ideas.
Update on Library Emergency Plan: The City Secretary was consulted and confirmed that the Library
is covered under the Blackman-Mooring contract,who can be contacted if anything ever happens to the
library records. A question was raised as to whether Blackman-Mooring needs to come inspect the
Library to see what records we have, etc. Rachel will ask about this. Members also received an update on
the Emergency Preparedness Plan and reviewed the current items that the Library plans to incorporate
into the plan.
Update on Staff Appreciation Reception: The go-ahead was given for Library Staff to take off early in
order to attend the reception. The reception will take the place of December's Library Board meeting.
Board members reviewed and discussed the reception and delegated items that need to be provided.
November 13,2017 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
STAFF REPORTS
Library Programs and Special Events:
LEGO Family Build Day:Wednesday,November 22 from 2:00—3:45pm:
Take a break from holiday prep and come show off your imagination by building with the library's LEGO
and DUPLO.All ages welcome. Children nine(9)year old and younger must be accompanied by an
adult.
Star Wars Come and Go Party!: Tuesday,November 21 from 2:00—4:00pm:
Join the Rebel Alliance and celebrate all things Star Wars at this come and go event for the whole family!
Enjoy games, crafts, a scavenger hunt and photo booth. Costumes are strongly encouraged.
Teen
Writing an Irresistible Novel: an Interactive Workshop: Saturday,December 2 from 1:00—4:00pm:
All aspiring teen authors are welcome to attend this three hour writing workshop with YA Author Jenny
Martin!
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.
Escape Room: Game of Tomes: Saturday,November 18th
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:OOpm
3:30-4:30pm
5:00-6:OOpm
6:30-7:30pm
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm.
Mindy Ayers,Chair Date