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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_03.01.2016Minutes of the Meeting of the Library Advisory Board City of Georgetown March 1, 2016 The Library Advisory Board met on Monday, March 1, 2016 at a.m. in the Staff Conference Room of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Baldwin, Michael Barnes, Lindsay Cooper, Tom Hagen, and Tom Milburn. STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley- Library Director. A. Election of temporary Chair to facilitate the Library Advisory Board meeting. —Eric Lashley. Tom Milburn moved to elect Tom Hagen as temporary Chair to facilitate the meeting in Chair Pete Rose's absence. Pat Baldwin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. B. Citizens wishing to address the Board. — None were present. C. Consideration and approval of the minutes of the February 8, 2016 Library Advisory Board meeting. — Baldwin made the motion to accept the minutes of the February 8, 2016 Library Advisory Board Meeting. Milburn seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. D. Introduction of Library Advisory Board members. — Eric Lashley. Lashley introduced himself to new board member, Lindsay Cooper. Cooper and the board members then introduced themselves to each other. E. Consideration of dates of future board meetings. Following brief discussion, Milburn made a motion to move the April Library Advisory Board meeting to the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Baldwin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM. Temporary Chair Tom Hagen adjourned the meeting at 6:18 PM. Respectfully submitted, Tom Hagen, Temporary hair CITY OF GEORGETOWN LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1.1. Name. Library Advisory Board ("Board"). Section 1.2. Purpose. The Board is established for the purpose of participating in the update of the Long Lange Ilan for the Library and to serve to promote library programs and services in the community. See Ordinance Chapter 2.72. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Board will be composed of seven (7) Members. . Section 2.2. Eligibility. All Members shalt reside in the corporate City limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City. Section 2.3. Appointment of Board Members. Members of the Beard shall be appointed pursuant to and in accordance with the City Charter, Section 2.4. Terms of Office. Generally, terms of office for each Member shall be two (2) Years. Generally, a Member :rr,ay serve two 2 consecutive terns: refer to Ordinance Section 2. 6.030A for additional provisions regarding terms of office. Section 2.5. Vacancies. Vacancies that occur during a term shall be filled as soon as reasonably passible and in the same manner as an appointment in accordance with. the City Charter. If passible, the Member shall continue to serve until the vacancy is filled. An appointment to fill a vacated term is not included as a tern: for purposes of counting consecutive terms. Section 2.6. Compensation and Expenditure of Funds. Members serve without compensation. The Board and its Members have no authority to expend funds or to incur or make an obligation on behalf of the City unless authorized and approved by the City Council. Members may be reimbursed for expenses authorized and approved by the City Council and the Board. Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revised Mardi 2015 Pagel of Page 7 of 55 Section 2.7. Compliance with City Policy. Members will comply with City Ordinances, Rules and Policies applicable to the Beard and the Members, including but not limited to Ethics Ordinance Chapter 2.20 and. City Commissions, Committees and Boards Ordinance Chapter 2.36. Section 2.8. removal. Any Member may be removed from their position can the Board for any reason, or for no reason, by a majority vote of the City Council. ARTICLE III. BOARD OFFICERS Section 3.1. Officers. The Board. Officers are Chairman, Vice -Chairman and Secretary. The Chairman is recommended: by the Mayer and the City Council shall approve the recommendation by a vote of the majority of the Council during the annual appointment process. Should the Mayer fail to recommend a Chairman for each board, committee, or commission, anal./or the Council fails to approve any Chairman recommended by the Mayor, a majority of the Council plus one may approve appointment of a Chairman to serve as Chairman without a recommendation of the Mayor. The other Beard Officers are elected by a majority vote of the Members at the first meeting after the annual appointment process. Section 3.. Terms of Office for Beard Officers. Board. Officers serve for a terms of one year. In the event of vacancy in the office of Chairman, the Vice -Chairman shall serve as Chairman until the City Council appoints a replacement Chairman. A vacancy in the rather offices shall be elected by majority vote of the Members at the next regularly scheduled meeting, or as soon as reasonably practical for the unexpired term. If possible, a Board Officer shall continue to serve until the vacancy is filled. Section 3.. Duties a. The Chairman presides at Berard meetings. The Chairman shall generally manage the business of the Beard. The Chairman shall perform the duties delegated to the Chairman by the Board. b. The Vice -Chairman shall perform the duties delegated to the Vice -Chairman by the Board. The Vice -Chairman presides at Board meetings in the Chairman's absence. The Vice -Chairman shall perform the duties of the Chairman in the Chairman's :absence or disability. c. The Secretary shall perform the duties delegated to the Secretary by the Board. Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revised March 2015 Page 2 of Page 8 of ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS Section 4.1. Time and Date of Regular Meeting. The Board shall meet once a month on the same week of the month, the same day of the week, at the same time, and at the same place{ The regular date, time and dace of the Berard meeting will be decided by the Members at the first meeting of the Board after the annual appointment process. Section 4.2. Agenda. Items may be placed on the agenda by the Chairman, the City Manager or designee, or at the request of a Member. The party or individual) requesting the agenda item will be responsible for preparing an agenda item cover sheet and for the initial presentation at the meeting. Items included on the agenda must be submitted to the Staff Liaison no later than one week before the Board meeting at which the agenda item will be considered. Agenda packets for regular meetings will be provided to the Members in advance of the scheduled Board meeting. Agenda packets will contain the pasted agenda, agenda item.cover shuts, and written minutes of the last meeting. Section 4.3. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or by three 3 Members. Section 44. Quorum. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Members. A quorum is required for the Board to convene a meeting and to conduct business at a meeting{ Section 4.5. Call to Order. Board meetings will be called to order by the Chairman or, if absent, by the Vice -Chairman. In the absence of berth. the Chairman and Vice - Chairman, the meeting shall be called to order by the Secretary, and a temporary Chairman shall be elected to preside over the meeting. Section 4.6. Conduct of Meeting. Board rsmeetings will be conducted in accordance with these Bylaws and City Council Meeting Rules and Procedures, as applicable to the Berard. See Ordinance Chapter 2.24. Section 4.7. Voting. Each: Member shall vote on all agenda items, except on matters involving a conflict of interest, substantial financial interest or substantial economic interest under state law, the City's Ethics Ordinance, or other applicable Laws, Rules and Policies. In such instances the Member shall make the required disclosures and shall refrain from participating in berth the discussion and vote on the matter, The Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revised March 2015 Page 3 of 6 Page 9 of 5 Member may remain at the dais or leave the dais, at the Member's option, while the matter is being considered and voted on by the other Board Members. Unless otherwise provided by law, if a quorum is present, an agenda item must be approved by a majority of the Board Members present at the meeting. Section 4.8. Minutes. A recording or written minutes shall be made of all open sessions of Board meetings. The Staff Liaison is the custodian of all Board records and documents. Section 4.9. Attendance. Members are required to attend Board meetings prepared to discuss the issues on the agenda. A Member shall notify the Chairman d the Staff Liaison if the Member is unable to attend a meeting. Excessive absenteeism will b subject to action. under Council policy and may result in the Member being replaced on the Board. See Ordinance Sections 2.36.0101). Excessive absenteeism means failure to attend at least 5% of regularly scheduled meetings, including Board meetings and Subcommittee meetings. If a Member is removed from the Beard that position shall be considered vacant and a new Member shall be appointed to the Board in, accordance with. Section 2.5 above. Section 4.10. Public Participation. accordance with City policy, the public is welcome and invited to attend Board meetings and to speak on any item on the agenda. A person wishing to address the Board must sign up to speak in accordance with the policy of the Council concerning participation and general public comment at public meetings. Sign-up sheets will be available and should be submitted to the Chairman prier to the start of the meeting. If any written materials are to be provided to the Board, a copy shall also be provided to the Staff Liaison for inclusion in the minutes of the meeting. Speakers shall be allowed: a maximum of three minutes to speak, but may take up to six minutes if another individual who signs up to speak yields the time to the speaker. If a person wishes to speak on an issue that is not posted can the agenda, they must file a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week before the scheduled meeting. The written request must state the specific topic to be addressed and include sufficient information to inform the Board and the public. A person who disrupts the meeting may be asked to leave and be removed. Section 4.11. Open Meetings. Public notice of Beard meetings shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of the 'Texas Open Meetings Act. All Beard meetings and deliberations shall be open to the public, except for properly noticed closed session matters, and shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Texan Open Meetings Act. Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revised Marcie 2015 Page 4 of Page 10 of 55 Section 4.12. Closed Sessions. The Board may conduct closed sessions as allowed b lavr, on properly noticed closed session matters, such as consultation with attorney on legal matters, deliberation regarding the value of real property, competitive utility matters, and economic development negotiations. A recording or certified agenda shall be made of all closed sessions of Board meetings. ARTICLE V. REPORTS TO CITE' COUNCIL The Board shall meet with City Council, as requested, to determine how the Board may best serve and assist City Council. City Council shall hear reports from the Board at regularly scheduled Council meetings. ARTICLE VI. SUBCOMMITTEES Section 6.1. Formation. When deemed necessary by a majority of the Board, Subcommittees may be formed for specific projects related to Board ratters. Subcommittees comprised of non -Members may only be formed with the prior consent and confirmation of the City Council. Section 6.2. Expenditure of Funds. No Subcommittee, or member of a Subcommittee, has the authority to expend funds or incur an obligation on behalf of the City or the Board. Subcommittee expenses may be reimbursed if authorized and approved by the Board or by City Council: Section 6.3. Open Meetings. Subcommittee meetings and deliberations shall be open to the public, except for properly noticed closed session matters, and shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act. ARTICLE VTL BYLAW AMENDMENTS These Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the Board Members at any regular meeting of the Board. The Beard's proposed amendments to the Bylaws roust b approved by City Council at the next Council meeting after the Board's approval. Bylaw amendments are not effective until approved by City Council. Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revised Mwth 2015 Page 5 of 6 Page i ] of 55 Approved and adapted at a meeting of the City Council on the day of 2015. ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN City retary Mayer Approved and adapted at a meeting of the Board on the day of �,Z 2015: ATTEST: BOARD Board ,acre ty Board Chairman Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revised March 2015 Page 6 of 6 Page 12 of 55 Library Services Strategic Plan Georgetown Public Library Mission: The Georgetown Public Library is dedicated to open and equal access to information, technology, lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and the joys of reading for our diverse community. The purpose of the Georgetown Public Library's strategic plan is to clearly define the library's priorities and services for the next five years. Goal 1: Improve access to the information and collections of the library for all citizens of Georgetown. Objective 1: Insure staff is adequate to provide basic service whenever the library is open. Stratepy a. Increase staff to equal the median FTE as determined by the Public Library Data Service (PLDS) — (FY 17-18) Objective 2: Increase outreach efforts to citizens with limited mobility and access to transportation by use of a bookmobile. Strategies a. Identify neighborhoods which include citizens with limited mobility and access to transportation - (ON GOING) b. Identify and contact day care providers to set up visits — (ON GOING) c. Establish liaison with activity directors of nursing homes and assistant living facilities — (ON GOING) d. Maintain Inter -Library Loan program with Georgetown Independent School District — (ON GOING) Objective 3: Provide reference service during all public hours Strategies a. Determine staffing schedules and hire staff— ON GOING b. Hire more staff, as hours increase — ON GOING Page 13 of 55 Objective 4: Provide children's librarian in the children's area during all open hours. Strate_ ies a. Maintain staffing levels Objective 5: Enhance access to library collections through effective marketing strategies. Strategies a. Organize a method for customers to be able to recommend books to other customers — ON GOING b. Promote reader's advisory through displays of books and booklists recommended by patrons — ON GOING c. Offer book talks or book reviews — ON GOING d. Provide more display shelving for face out display of books — ON GOING e. Organize a One Book/Georgetown Reads program to encourage all residents of Georgetown to read the same book — ON GOING Objective 6: Develop an aggressive publicity program designed to increase the frequency with which Georgetown citizens hear about the library. Strategies a. Design promotional information guides for distribution to the public — ON GOING b. Distribute information about the library through the Internet, local community networks, and media outlets — ON GOING c. Increase public knowledge about library programs and services by publishing articles in the Williamson County Sun, City Reporter, and other local publications — ON GOING d. Involve staff proactively in community organizations, events, and leadership — ON GOING Objective 7: Develop a program that assists citizens in finding information regarding social services. Strategies a. Hire Community Resources Coordinator — (FY 16-17) b. Identify and create relationships with nonprofit social services agencies (FY 16-17) c. Provide space and resources to nonprofit agencies (FY 16-17) d. Create and maintain an on-line nonprofit database (FY 16-17) e. Provide assistance for citizens to navigate the social services bureaucracy (FY 16-17) Page 14 of 55 Goal II: Develop a popular materials collection that satisfies customer demand. Objective 1: Decrease patron wait time for materials. Strategies a. Purchase multiple copies of titles in heavy demand — ON GOING b. Streamline acquisitions process — ON GOING c. Purchase all books that appear on the New York Times bestseller list — ON GOING d. Encourage donations of bestsellers and recently released materials — ON GOING e. Encourage customers to request materials for purchase — ON GOING Objective 2: Maintain a collection that meets state and national standards. Strategies a. Maintain a materials budget that equals or exceeds the median per capita expenditure determined by the Public Library Data Service — (FY 18-19) b. Set up materials acquisitions plan to target areas of deficiency — (FY 18-19) c. Establish a collection of 4 items per capita — (FY 18-19) d. Exceed circulation of 8 items per capita — ON GOING e. Maintain a collection in which 25% of the collection is less than 5 years old — ON GOING f. Weed the entire collection on an annual basis —ON GOING Objective 3: Increase non-traditional library materials Strategies a. Add audio books — ON GOING b. Add music compact discs — ON GOING c. Add digital video discs — ON GOING d. Add downloadable electronic content: audio books, magazines and a -books from the Internet — ON GOING Goal III: Provide high quality library services that meet the lifelong learning needs of Georgetown's citizens. Objective 1: Provide and improve access to the library's catalog, the Internet, and other appropriate on-line electronic resources. Strategies a. Increase remote access to library catalog through the development of an App (Application software) — ON GOING b. Improve the library's Internet web site — ON GOING Page 15 of55 c. Provide training program for staff and library volunteers — ON GOING d. Provide public terminals, laptops, iPads, and other mobile devices for patrons to connect to the Internet e. Train public to use technology effectively within the library — ON GOING f. Develop publicity campaign to inform community of newly added resources — ON GOING g. Develop technology plan that will keep the library abreast of technology change and update plan annually — (FY 16-17) h. Provide wireless Internet access to patrons' personal computers — ON GOING Objective 2: Redesign the reference and non-fiction collection to support independent learners. Strategies a. Identify content areas most utilized or requested by patrons — ON GOING b. Continually identify and evaluate materials that support activities of the life long learner — ON GOING c. Collect and maintain genealogy and local history materials that enhance users' knowledge and understanding of the community — ON GOING Objective 3: Develop programming to meet the needs and interests of adults. Strategies a. Every three years survey adult users to identify the interests and needs that are appropriate for library -based programs — (FY 16-17) b. Provide space and assistance for Senior University classes — ON GOING c. Seek co-sponsors from other community groups for library -based programs — ON GOING d. Contact continuing education agencies annually in order to improve public library service for adult students — (FY17-18) e. Provide space for English as a second language classes — ON GOING f. Provide space and opportunities for tutoring —ONGOING g. Provide computer classes — ON GOING Objective 4: Develop programming to meet the needs and interests of young adults (teens) Strategies a. Survey young adults identify the interests and needs that are appropriate for library -based programs — (FY 16-17) b. Create a space specifically designed for young adults — ON GOING c. Establish a young adult collection of 4 items per young adult, which would include Graphic Novels — (FY 18-19) d. Seek co-sponsors from other community groups for library -based programs targeted at young adults — (FY 16-17) e. Maintain a Young Adult Advisory Board — ON GOING Page 16 of 55 Objective 5: Develop programming to meet the needs and interests of children. Strategies a. Provide storytimes for Spanish speaking children — (FY 16-17) b. Provide special programs during school holidays — ON GOING c. Provide evening and weekend storytimes — (FY 17-18) d. Establish a children's collection of 4 items per child — (FY 18-19) e. Provide adequate space for special children's events such as the summer reading program and other educational and cultural events — ON GOING f. Provide storytimes for children with learning disabilities — (FY 16-17) g. Develop and promote a toy lending library — (FY 16-17) Objective 6: Provide adequate space for library customers to meet and share information and ideas. Strategies a. Provide large meeting room for civic and community organizations to meet — ON GOING b. Provide large meeting room to hold lectures, concerts, recitals, public forums, book clubs, and cultural and educational events — ON GOING c. Provide small meeting rooms for group study and small meetings — ON GOING d. Provide space for public art exhibits, displays, and crafts — ON GOING Objective 7: Provide access to tools for library customers to perform home maintenance. Strategies a. Research the feasibility of operating a tool lending library (FY 16-17) b. Recruit volunteers that can assist with the lending library (FY 17-18) c. Identify community groups that may wish to partner with the library to establish at tool lending library (FY 17-18) d. Solicit donation of tools for tool library (FY 17-18) Goal IV: Develop a professional working environment that fosters continuous improvement, teamwork, and creativity. Objective 1: Establish continuing education requirements for Library Director Strategy a. Require completion of a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education courses per year or 3 hours of college credit per year — ON GOING Page 17 of 55 Objective 2: Develop appropriate in-service training program for all staff. Strategies a. Identify staff training needs and customize training plan for each staff member annually —ON GOING b. Train all staff in customer service, teamwork, and communication skills — ON GOING c. Provide standardized training for new hires — ON GOING d. Conduct weekly staff meetings- ON GOING e. Conduct monthly safety training — ON GOING Objective 3: Support staff attendance at conferences, seminars, and continuing education events. Strategies a. Identify continuing education opportunities that match employees' training plans and send staff to appropriate events —ON GOING b. Provide annual financial support for both institutional and personal memberships in professional organizations — ON GOING c. Provide financial support for staff participation in professional organizations — ON GOING Objective 4: Develop an effective volunteer program Strategies a. Add paid volunteer coordinator to plan for and train volunteers — ON GOING b. Identify jobs for volunteers and develop work plans with staff— ON GOING C. Recruit, train, schedule and evaluate volunteers — ON GOING d. Identify community groups and organizations that wish to establish formal volunteer partnerships with the library — (FY 16-17) Goal V: Improve collaboration and cooperation among library advocates and the community. Objective 1: Support collaborative efforts among the Library Advisory Board, the Georgetown Library Foundation and the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library. Strategies b. Facilitate an annual meeting for all library advocates — (FY 16-17) Page 18 of 55 Objective 2: Initiate new partnerships with nonprofit agencies, corporate entities, governmental agencies, schools, community organizations, and citizens. Strategies a. Establish relationships with other area libraries to share information and pool resources — ON GOING b. Establish contact with area businesses, industries, nonprofit and governmental agencies as potential partners for library programs — ON GOING c. Improve communications with local schools to coordinate resources and collaborate on projects — ON GOING Goal VI: Improve the effectiveness, productivity, and knowledge of Library Advisory Board members to allow members to make informed recommendations to the Georgetown City Council. Objective 1: Improve the Library Advisory Board members' knowledge of library issues. Strategies a. Hold meetings on a monthly basis —ON GOING b. Maintain a formal set of bylaws — ON GOING c. Provide an orientation for all new board members — ON GOING d. At least one member to attend a continuing education workshop and a Central Texas Library System meeting annually — ON GOING e. Hold an annual meeting with the City Council to discuss library issues — (FY 16-17) Objective 2: To create an effective advocacy program for the Library Advisory Board. a. Cultivate and nurture relations with all elected officials on all levels: local, state, and federal — (FY 16-17) b. Host more than one event to which elected officials are invited — (FY 16-17) c. Share information about Texas Library Association and American Library Association legislative issues whenever possible — ON GOING d. Insure that at least one member attends Texas Library Association Legislative Day — year ON GOING Page 19 of 55 Goal VII: Promote the arts and culture in the City of Georgetown and create opportunities for art in public places. Objective 1: To acquire public art for the new library. Strategies b. Solicit donations of art from local artists — ON GOING c. Commission works of art for City facilities ON GOING d. Establish a rotating art collection among the various art organizations in Georgetown — ON GOING Objective 2: Develop cultural programming at the library. Strategies a. Coordinate with Southwestern University, the Williamson County Historical Museum, Georgetown Heritage Society and other organizations to assist with cultural programming ON GOING b. Provide meeting room space for cultural events - ON GOING Page 20 of 55 GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics patron Visits Oct Nov Dec ,Jan Feb Mar Annual Total Current Year 26180 21672 23173 26830 17923 19129 132907 2014-2015 27404 25057 29346 22955 23173 24513 344433 2013-2014 26554 29893 24808 29552 28508 32771 361444 2012-2013 26729 27473 19786 27227 27534 32142 350225- 2011-2012 30822 27674 2499 35123 32409 47620 396094 2010-2011 31410 27524 28878 27363 29232 3169 362923 Circulation 2016 Annual Total Currant Year 43296 40638 38374 41608 39610 ' 43111 246336 2014-015 40634 41409 39820 41946 39834 4558 527987 2013-014 46597 42212 40366 4472 40648 46748 559209 012-2013 41909 42277 38971 44973 4088 4324 550683 2011-2012 4 280 42854 38880 44006 41925 45073 552032 2010-2011 40965 40697 35963 42919 40488 44139 527746 FY 2i11 *�-2016Statisties Children's Programs Annual Total Attendance 378 390 475 980 1018 1697 4938 Programs 6 5 4 7 6 9 37 Story Time Programs 16 18 18 24 22 22 120 Other (Tour, Movies, 4 3 2 4 4 4 21 After School Prograrr 4 3 3 4 4 4 22 Other Services ILL Ordered 47 30 24 28 47 37 213 ILL filled 32 28 20 17 34 5 136 j, ` temet usage (persons) 6verdrive 6224 5332 5260 6163 5691 6213 34883 usage (E-books) 2001 1975 2045 2313 2067 2224 12625 Overdrive usage(audiobooi 587 491 518 609 526 574 3305 Bookmobile circulation 2465 3054 2281 3090 2993 2948 16831 Volunteer Hours Adult 607.00 649,75 547.50 _ 599.50 691.00 70615 3801.00 Teen 58.50 90.75 45.25 7375 48,50 57:50 374.25 Community Service 0.00 39.75 43.00 49.25 15.25 14.75 162.00 Total 66550 780.25 635.75 722.50 754.75 778.50 4337.25 Registrations City Residents -new 224.00 164.00 153.00 192 00 200.00 213.00 1146.00 GIS© Kids' Cards 10.00 4.00 6.00 12,00 8.00 8:00 4&00 Non -residents -new 69.00 43.00 41.00 74.00 92.00 88,00 407.00 Total 30100 211.00 200.00 278.00 300.00 309,00 1601.00 Cash Receipts Fines/Misc. Revenue 2571.41 1886.80 18%32 1690.72 2258.12 2204.34 12461.71 Non-resident fees 2425.00 18%00 2050.00 2438,00 2980.00 255&00 142 8.00 Donations 144378 1856,66 2058,09 3659,71 335T90 2988.61 15364.75 Gifts/Memorials 1202.85 1800:00 2700.00 461.71 1020.00 180.00 7364.56 Meeting Room Use persons aftdg meetings 2943 2466 1835 2087 3083 3144 15558 Library Collection Changes Copies Added 963 720 734 956 1305 814 5492 copies Discarded 1865 444 595 1429 2192 841 7366 onatiins Added 101 59 30 108 324 - 70 692 Page 24 of 55 DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY February & March 2016 FEBRUARY- HIGHLIGHTS • Tickets continue selling for March 5 Gala. • February 2, artist Jimmy Dyer presented on Images of the Southwest. • Every Wednesday during February the library hosted book discussions on Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. • Every Thursday during February the library hosted Courageous Conversations about education, healthcare, public safety, and economic development. • The annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover took place on February 19. • February 21, the group Aidan provided live music to library patrons. • February 26, the library hosted a film screening for Selma. • Burton Anes provided a photography exhibit in the library's gallery during February. PATRON COMMENTS for February 2016 1. Patron comment: Need Morningstar (for Mutual funds) 2. Patron comment: Aidan Irish group "marvelous". Please bring back patron giving feedback. 3. Patron comment: Have tax signup list available 2 hours ahead. People wait and then when list is put out a new person comes in, 4. Patron comment: Gloria is my hero. Userful user. Page 25 of 55 MARCH- HIGHLIGHTS • March 5, 50th Anniversary Gala from 7-10 PM. • Spring Break activities took place March 14 — 18, which included a family - friendly library birthday party, art day, My Little Pony party, and Lego Day. • Franklin's Tower provided live music on Sunday, March 20. • The Central Texas Pastel Society provided art in the library's galleries during March. PATRON COMMENTS for March 2016 1. Patron comment: You should have more computers. 2. Patron comment: Would love to see a trade in your reading books. (Check with Belton Library on how they set up theirs) - I called the Belton Public Library to ask about this comment The Library Director told me they have a large number of donated paperback books that they "check out" using the honor system. People tell the staff at the front desk how many books they are checking out, so the staff can record the circulation, and then they are supposed to bring the books back when they are through reading them. Page 26 of 55 GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY DONATIONS -- February 2016 DONOR: DONATION 3 Anna Aiken $25 in Memory of Nelda Burson -child program needs April Morris c/o Yakka Energy, LLC $15 in honor of Robert Barber George & Barbara Brightwell $200 to pay for 18 copies of Just Mercy Cal. Lester Frazier $250 for staff Christmas party Judy & Don Parks 2 DVDs Unbranded & Touching the Wild Wayne Dawson $25 in honor of Central Texas Authors -fiction Jo Bass $25 in Memory of Richard W. "Dick" Erdenberger Tina Wall $20 in Honor of Gerry Sensabaugh Judith L. Welk $100 in Memory of Dick Erdenberger Greg Searson $100 in Memory of Dick Erdenberger Leslie Bradley $200 for Staff needs Page 27 of 55