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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-13 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1177 K Idaho Road:• Regular Meeting June 13, 2002 A regular meeting of The Board of Trustees of Apache Junction Public Library was held June 13, 2002 at 6:03 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Roll Call Present Virginia Foat 'Barbara Mueting Barbara Gardner Beverly Kimball -Wright Theresa Nesser Stephen Flynn Staff: Pamela Loui, Library Director 1.Acceptance of Agenda: 2.Acceptance of minutes for May 9, 2002 regular Meeting: 3.Call to the Public: 4.Correspondence and Communications: Absent Pam Stoelk The question of accepting the agenda for the June 13, 2002, regular Meeting was placed before the Board and was accepted by general consent. The question of accepting the minutes for the May 9, 2002, regular Meeting was placed before the Board and was accepted by general consent. No response Theresa Nesser provided information on an upcoming event.There will be a Board Training and Strategic Planning event at the Gold Canyon Best Western on Saturday, July 13 th from 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.This training is provided for any individual who is currently on a Board or is interested in serving on a Board.Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 2 5.Librarian's Report: 6.Old Business: a. Pam reminded the Board members of the Special Board meeting to be held on June 27, 2002, to discuss and approve the Annual Report.Pam also invited the Board to join the Library in celebration of Flag Day, June 14 th from 2:00 — 5:00 p.m.There will be face painting, prizes and cake for everyone. Pam reported on the monthly report. Increases continue as items are added to the collection.Children's programs continue• with two regular story times and 41 in attendance. There were five baby times with 66 in attendance.One school visit included 103 attendees.There was one Parent/Child Workshop with 17 in attendance.There were 319 Summer Reading Registrations. Young adult programs included Teen Night with 56 attendees, one Teen Book Discussion with three attendees and one TAB meeting with six attendees.Teen summer reading registrations totaled 51. Adult events included three computer classes with 20 attendees.There were four sessions of the Writers Club with 18 in attendance.A "Potpourri" and "Mystery" Book discussion were held.The "Food for Fines" program brought in 1, 971 food items. Discussion on 2002/2003 Budget: The City Council held budget work sessions on June 3 and June 5.Everything the City Manager recommended for the Library budget Was left as requested by the Council at the end of the two work sessions, except that the Library book budget was recommended by Council to be increased by $5,000.00.Requests made by the Library that were not approved by the budget committee included the Digital Materials .Flow System, a system that would provide digital tags and eventually a self check system, and the, Library's request for an additional secretary. and half time Library Assistant I.A one half time position was City of Apache Junction Library Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3 b.OneBook AZ update: c.Summer Reading Program Update 7.New Business made full time and three nonclassified postitions were added in the City Manager's recommendation. Pam reported that the Apache Junction Library's OneBook AZ discussion had 5 attendees, typical for a book discussion held in April.The Library purchased 11 new copies of Animal Dreams that circulated 40 times. Pam reported on the Summer Youth events that have already taken place.Harry Potter 'day was a huge success.Kids participated in a game of quidditch and snitch relay and watched the movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."Arizona Diamondback organist Bobby Freeman presented a great show along with a surprise special appearance from Diamondback mascot, Baxter the Bobcat.Magician Craig Davis provided an exciting magic show that included juggling and fascinated the audience.Movies will be presented each Thursday during the summer.The movies "Atlantis," and "Cinderella II" have been big hits and provided a large turnout.Teen Night was presented on May 17th for teens 13 and older.The highlights were playing "The Weakest Link" game.The teens also • had board games and movies available. Members of the Apache Junction Writer's Club were judges of a short story and poetry contest at the recent "Teen Chat Café." Winners received $10.00 in gift certificates from Waldenbooks.Although the first summer Teen Book Discussion was not well attended, the teens expressed .their desire to continue with the program.More discussions are scheduled throughout the summer. a.Results of "Food for Fines"Pam reported that 1,971 items were Program -collected.This is 655 more then last year. Some patrons also brought food items to donate. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 4 8.Request for future agenda items:Old Business. 2002/2003 Blidget update Summer Program update New Business. Election of Officers Board Training Event Meeting,adjourned at 6:40 p.m.